Ginger and chili peppers could combine to cut cancer risk: China research
New research from China suggests the pungent compound in ginger, 6-ginergol, could counteract capsaicin's potentially harmful effects.
Archives for September 11, 2016
UN unveils action plan to tackle southeast Asia’s malnutrition double burden
The United Nations health agency has called for a whole-of-society approach to address the double burden of malnutrition which affects populations across southeast Asia, particularly women and girls.
Revealed: How Traditional Chinese Medicine plant compounds kill cancer cells
A complex mix of plant compounds derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine works to kill cancer cells, and researchers from Australia have shown how.
Australian nutraceutical firm APM taken over in A$90m deal
Australian food packaging firm Pact is to acquire specialty nutraceutical manufacturer Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (APM) for A$90m.
Decoding the secrets of Japan’s fucoidan-rich seaweed
Researchers have begun to decode the genetic secrets of mozuku, a famous fucoidan-rich Okinawan seaweed linked to health and longevity.
UK youngsters still consuming twice as much sugar as they should be
Young children are drinking more than double the amount of sugar they should be – although consumption of sugary drinks has fallen, according to a UK-wide dietary survey.
Danish brown algae could prolong shelf life and improve taste
Danish bladderwrack seaweed contains antioxidants which could prevent fatty acids from becoming “rancid” in food products, a new paper suggests.
Growing-up milk and supplements backed for infants: Danone study
Achieving nutritional adequacy for infants is “almost impossible” without using young-child formulae and supplements, according to diet models created by Danone-backed researchers.