Chinese herb fights prostate tumors
The Chinese herb Scutellaria barbata has been found to slow progression of prostate tumors in mice, suggesting potential chemopreventive effects in humans.
Archives for November 3, 2003
Omega-3 eggs offer alternative to fish
Belgian company Belovo is introducing eggs to the US market said to have more than 17 times the omega-3 fatty acid content of regular eggs.
Tests reveal problems with combo joint health supplements
A review of almost 50 glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM supplements shows that some are unlikely to help patients with joint disease as they do not contain sufficient amounts of the declared ingredients.
Canadian minister welcomes US mad cow decision
At the end of last week the USDA published a proposed rule aimed at ending the ban on imports of Canadian cattle under 30 months old, deemed to be at low risk for mad cow disease.