FDA confirms current stand on mercury in fish
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement confirming that it has not issued a new advisory on methylmercury consumption, despite recent media reports suggesting otherwise.
Archives for April 14, 2003
Stronger 2Q sales at Northland
Cranberry juice manufacturer Northland Cranberries yesterday reported a rise in second quarter net income, boosted by higher sales of branded juice products and cranberry concentrate.
New model predicts cheese damage
Researchers at a Dutch university claim to have developed a model that predicts how cheese will change when a force is applied to it. The new model will help to predict how cheese will be damaged during the packaging or transportation processes.
Chromium deficiency behind obesity problems?
Americans may not be consuming enough of the mineral chromium, an essential mineral thought to enhance insulin sensitivity, according to research presented by chromium producer Nutrition 21.
Red grape juice may have anti-hypertensive effect
A daily glass of red grape juice may help men with hypertension lower their blood pressure, according to results from a preliminary study presented in the US last week.