Broccoli compound could prevent breast cancer
Researchers in the US have developed a new compound, designed from a known anti-cancer agent found in broccoli, that shows potential for preventing breast cancer.
Archives for August 18, 2002
Naturade 2Q down on last year
California-based Naturade, the marketer of soy protein products, posted a decrease of 24 per cent in net sales for the second quarter, and an operating loss of $0.7 million (€0.7m).
Metabolife response
Nutritional supplement maker Metabolife has issued a statement responding to calls for an investigation into reports of side-effects caused by its ephedra products.
Herbal tablets linked to lead poisoning
A medical investigation of chronic lead poisoning in a woman, who gave birth at an Adelaide hospital in Australia, has found it was caused by imported herbal tablets.
Keep your spirits up - drink Cognac
Red wine in particular has benefited from scientific evidence that it is good for the heart, but little has been said about wine-based drinks such as Cognac. But one company, Pierre Boullmer Estates, is focusing on the health benefits of the spirit in...
Controversial Thai herb promoted by government
Thailand's Health Ministry has selected a controversial herb as one of four herbs being promoted as Thai traditional medicine.