Archives for March 23, 2004

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Food allergies now believed to affect 1in 25 Americans

A new study released today at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual conference reveals the scale of food allergies in the US. This potentially life- threatening condition affects roughly 11 million Americans, says the study, with...

Moderate drinking lowers CVD risk?

Light to moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in men with high blood pressure, according to new research.

Texas academia investigate health-nutrition link

Nutritional oils company Spectrum Organic Products invests in linking clinical studies to nutrition and its role in health, funding the first annual nutrition and health conference at the university of Arizona. Underpinning the event - food choices...

Scientists probe drug-supplement interactions

The growing use of dietary supplements has caused alarm in recent months among the medical community who fear dangerous interactions with prescription medicines. But a new study concludes that most potential drug-supplement interactions are not serious.