Zinc levels rising in infants, above TUL
More than a third of pre-school children assessed in a new study had zinc levels above the recommended upper levels, report researchers, who warn that increasing intakes may become excessive.
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Low vitamin D levels increase risk for falls
Vitamin D deficiency is a significant risk factor for falls and injuries in elderly women living in residential care in Australia, a Melbourne University study has found.
Europe's food industry steady
In the wake of terrorist attacks in the US on September 11, 2001 Europe's manufacturing industries have taken a knock but figures released this week reveal that the food industry is managing the course, registering a 'light growth' in 2002.
Canada health authority warns against sildenafil
Health Canada has now issued two warnings against a supplement contaminated with the drug sildenafil, known under the brand name Viagra.
New formulation keeps optic nerve healthy
A nutraceutical product said to help prevent glaucoma, the third largest cause of blindness in the world, has been launched by ScienceBased Health in America.
High glycemic foods, sucrose linked to birth defects
New research finds that a mother's diet rich in certain sugars could be strongly associated with risk of birth defects in offspring, even among non-diabetic women.