Archives for August 5, 2001

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Benefits of low cholesterol in elderly questioned

It is the general belief today that low blood cholesterol is key in reducing cardiovascular disease. This opinion has now been challenged by data from the Honolulu Heart Program, a large epidemiological study of cardiovascular disease.

Low trans-fat margarines

Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service have developed a new process to produce foods with lower content of trans-fat acids.

ConAgra fights Danone over product name

ConAgra Foods Inc., the second-biggest U.S. food company, is to sue French company, Groupe Danone SA's Dannon to block it from using the name "Snack Pack" for its yoghurt containers.