NCCAM streamlines quality aspect of funding review
The standard of NCCAM-funded research looks set to rise, and the funding approval procedure simplified, thanks to the formation of a new working group specifically focused on quality.
Archives for February 7, 2006
Low fat diet recommendation for type-1 diabetics
People with type-1 diabetes should switch to a low-fat diet, scientists have recommended after showing that the metabolism of a diabetic heart is affected by high blood fat levels.
Negativity remains over omega-3, says Frost
Omega-3 may be a hot topic on everyone's lips, but the industry still needs to overcome negative perceptions about traditional sources such as oily fish, according to research analysis by Frost and Sullivan.
Chromium supplement offers diabetes hope - animal study
Researchers have reported how chromium picolinate improves muscle sensitivity to insulin in obese, insulin-resistant rats - findings that could have implications for diabetic humans.
Fears for small companies in EFSA funding row
The suggestion that EFSA may require companies to pay fees for the processing of dossiers required under EU legislation has raised fears over the financial burden this would place on small and medium enterprises in the health and nutrition sector.
More evidence of null link between coffee and colorectal cancer
Drinking as much as six cups of coffee per day has no effect on the risk of colon or rectal cancer, according to Swedish researchers, adding to evidence that coffee and the cancer are not linked.
New oat variety boasts high cholesterol-lowering beta-glucan levels
A new oat variety containing high levels of cholesterol-lowering beta-glucan has been developed, meaning that food manufacturers could soon offer whole oat products that pack the same health benefits as ordinary oats into smaller portions.