Archives for December 2, 2002

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Mercury in fish linked to heart attack

People who eat fish with a raised mercury content run a greater risk of coronary heart disease than previously thought, an international team of researchers reports in the recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Peanut butter cuts diabetes risk

People who regularly eat peanut butter or nuts can significantly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health. Researchers found that consuming one tablespoon of peanut butter or 28g...

AkPharma supplement found effective

The calcium glycerophosphate dietary supplement Prelief is shown to significantly improve quality of life for patients suffering from symptoms caused by an overactive bladder, according to new study data from manufacturer AkPharma.

USP sets up botanicals panel

The United States Pharmacopeia has set up a new advisory panel on botanicals. The panel will advise USP's dietary supplements and botanicals expert committee on historical background of botanicals, identification, global regulatory status, good...