Archives for February 25, 2002

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Mood-enhancing ice cream brings a smile to British faces

Scottish ice cream-maker Mackie's is launching the world's first ever mood-enhancing ice cream, according to a report in Scotland on Sunday. The company, based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland has added the essence of an orchid , native to Alaska, US, to a...

Vitamin C reduces the risk of early-onset cataract

An American study has found that the daily intake of vitamin C has an important role in preventing cataracts. Cataracts are present in 45 per cent of people older than 75 years, and their removal is the most commonly performed surgical procedure among...

Birth defects linked to obesity

Birth defects, premature birth and other severe health problems in tomorrow's babies are being linked to the soaring rates of obesity among women of childbearing age, according to a new report released by the US' March of Dimes Task Force on Nutrition...

BotanicLab releases official statement about PC SPES

BotanicLab has released an official statement on the current status of the product, PC SPES, the prostate health product that was voluntarily recalled in early February, which has now been recalled in two other countries.