UK expert warns of folic acid risk
As the UK considers whether to fortify flour with folic acid in a bid to improve the health of the nation, not everyone is convinced of the benefits of such a move.
Archives for April 11, 2002
Pfizer supports cactus-based drug
An appetite suppressant which is made from a rare cactus plant has won new backing from the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.
Positive benefits with vitamin D supplements in elderly
A recent clinical review draws together the growing body of evidence which points to the benefits for the elderly if they maintain their vitamin D levels - notably, better muscle strength and a lower risk from falls.
Muscle pill to the rescue of couch potatoes everywhere
A pill which could help build muscle without the need for exercise could be more than just a pipe dream following research from Duke University and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the US which has shown how muscle cells are...