Chinese medicine put to the test
An innovative approach to test Chinese herbal medicine using Western research methods has been devised by oncologists in Hong Kong to evaluate the role of herbal medicine in a conventional treatment programme.
Archives for October 20, 2002
Successful weight-loss programme?
Study results presented this weekend at the American Dietetic Association's annual meeting showed that patients with type 2 diabetes who used calcium-rich meal replacements in conjunction with a prescription appetite suppressant lost more weight over...
Mead Johnson launches lactose-free formula
Bristol-Myers Squibb company Mead Johnson Nutritionals has submitted its intent to launch its latest product, Enfamil LactoFree Lipil infant formula, to the US Food and Drug Administration. The company is aiming to introduce the new formula across...
Botanical given benefit of the doubt
Britain's Alzheimer's Society has published what it claims is the biggest review to date on the use of ginkgo biloba for the treatment of dementia. It said there is promising evidence that taking ginkgo biloba can improve memory for people with...
Indian firm enters sports nutrition market
Sports supplements may be a very new concept in India, but Mumbai-based company Plethico Pharmaceuticals has launched what it claims is India's first international level protein supplement for sports nutrition.
Herbals to promote bone strength
A recent study conducted by herbal and supplement maker OCT USA found that two of its herbal extracts have a positive effect on bone metabolism. The company said they could be used by women to protect against the bone-wasting disease osteoporosis.