France launches controversial school vending machine ban
All vending machines are now banned from schools across France in an attempt to tackle child obesity fears, but the move remains controversial amid industry accusations of heavy-handedness.
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Pomegranate extract could slow cartilage loss in arthritis
Pomegranate fruit extracts have been shown to block enzymes that contribute to cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis, a condition that currently has little perspective for treatment.
Chr Hansen opens world's biggest dairy cultures plant
Danish company Chr Hansen has shored up its lead in the dairy cultures business after doubling capacity at its plant in France, now said to be the world's largest.
Bakery survives low-carb fad with healthier alternatives
The reaction of the bakery industry to the considerable threat posed by low-carb diets last year could prove a lesson for many other sectors.
Vitamin D boosts NSAID cancer-fighting power
Low doses of the active form of vitamin D and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs act as a powerful combination to halt the growth of prostate cancer cells, say US scientists.