Energy drink aims to 'shock and awe'
The Beverly Hills Cola Company has launched a low-price energy drink which it is hoping will challenge market leader Red Bull.
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DASH diet to control blood pressure
Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, known as the DASH diet, is one of the most effective ways of controlling and reducing blood pressure, say reseachers.
NBTY to continue aggressive expansion strategy
Marketer of nutritional supplements NBTY, which has boosted its wholesale business with recent acquisitions, reported a 10 per cent rise in sales for the second quarter to $278 million. The firm said it is to continue with its expansion strategy in...
Healthier chocolate sauce?
Da Vinci Gourmet, maker of flavored syrups for specialty coffee and tea drinks and sodas, is introducing a sugar-free, low carbohydrate chocolate sauce.
Folic acid may play role in prevention of Down's syndrome
An adequate intake of folic acid during pregnancy, believed to protect against neural tube defects (NTDs) in babies, may also help prevent Down's syndrome, researchers report in The Lancet this week.