Calcium supplements seen to have no effect on body fat
Eating more dairy foods, but not calcium supplements, could reduce body weight and body mass, claim researchers from Denmark.
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New trial to test how fish oil helps children's behaviour
Fish oil supplements will be given to a group of children with learning and behavioural difficulties in a new study to find out if the omega-3 fatty acids can improve their condition.
Advertising rap for traditional Chinese medicines
The UK's Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld complaints over claims made in advertisments for the services in a traditional Chinese medicine clinic - the third such adjudication in recent months.
Obese in denial over cancer risk
Many obese and overweight people in the UK are unaware that they could reduce their risk of developing a number of forms of cancer by losing weight, indicates a survey by Cancer Research UK.
Food makers see cost savings in microencapsulation
The increasing economic viability of microencapsulation technology has led to significant interest within the food and beverage industry.