Popular spices may stop cancer growth
Ginger and chilli peppers may inhibit the growth of certain cancers, said scientists at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Archives for April 4, 2006
FSA recommends mandatory folic acid fortification for bread
The Food Standards Agency will tomorrow recommend mandatory folic acid fortification of bread in the UK, in an effort to reduce the incidence of pregnancies affected by neural tube defects (NTDs).
EC food industry urges multi-factor approach to obesity
The current obesity crisis can only be tackled through a greater understanding of all the related factors and an acceptance that a lack of physical activity could be a major contributor.
Calorie-restricted diet could slow aging
Restricting your intake of calories may not only help people live longer, as well as losing weight, say the scientists behind a clinical trial.
PacificHealth sees calmer waters ahead in 2006
After a tumultuous 2005, PacificHealth Labs looks to be sailing towards a steadier year, thanks to a strategic shift and the sale of its sports drink intellectual property.
Leatherhead offers omega fatty acid analysis
Leatherhead Food International is offering a new analysis service to help food manufacturers develop products with added omega-3 and to aid quality control.
Choose soy food over supplements, says cancer review
A review of 18 studies has led researchers to claim that soy products may protect against breast cancer, but that consumers should be wary of high-dose supplements - conclusions that have been questioned by an industry association.
Marinova seeks nutraceutical partners for fucoidans
Australian marine therapeutics company Marinova is opening a facility dedicated to the extraction of fucoidans from macroalgae, and is seeking to extend their use in the nutraceutical companies.