Archives for September 24, 2002

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Family unit to promote good health

The days when the family unit gathered around the breakfast table to share the first meal of the day are fast disappearing into the history books. What is the impact of this movement in society on the overall diet of family members? A group of French...

FDA finds commissioner, finally

A White House health policy adviser on the American President's Council of Economic Advisers has been chosen to fill the role, empty since January 2001, of commissioner for the US Food and Drug Administration.

Ginger honey remedy counters morning sickness

A new study suggests that Ginger Honey Tonic, a potency-assured formulation manufactured by New Chapter, is a safe and effective way to treat nausea and vomiting associated with morning sickness.

Manufacturers tackle trans fatty acids

Food manufacturers are increasingly coming under pressure from consumer groups for the use of trans fatty acids, a type of fat linked to heart disease, in foods. Groups, both in Europe and in the US, are committed to seeing manufacturers tackle the...

Better nutrition advice urgently needed

Nutrition counselling can make a difference in the health of high-risk patients, yet it takes place in a minority of primary care visits, according to a new study in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Daisy could hold secret remedy for psoriasis

A tropical daisy could be the answer for patients with skin disorders, according to research presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference in Manchester, England this week. Researchers hope that the plant, which is a traditional Indian medicine,...