Archives for March 13, 2002

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Oestrogen can slows development of atherosclerosis in women

Women who take oestrogen may decrease their risk of developing atherosclerosis - the progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries - according to new research published in the March issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism...

Wild Oats promotes 5% Days

Wild Oats Markets, a leading US-based natural and organic foods retailer, has announced that it is to donate 5 per cent of all its sales on Monday 18 March to local non-profit organisations.

Nature Made to take the USP test

Pharmavite, maker of Nature Made vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements, will become the first participant in a programme designed to build consumer confidence in dietary supplements

Quercetin: the real story?

Just because most of the evidence supports the benefits of quercetin as an antioxidant does not mean that research into its potentially harmful aspects should be dismissed.

US launch for green tea group

Ito En, the world's largest supplier of green tea leaves and green tea beverages, has hired the New York-based McDevitt advertising and marketing agency to handle the launch of its products in the US.

Welsh organic farming under threat

The future of the organic farming industry in Wales is under threat because supermarkets are importing cheap overseas produce, according to a BBC Wales investigation. Many organic farms may be forced to close unless the major UK retail chains start to...