Archives for February 8, 2006

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Low fat diet 'has no effect on heart risk'

By  Stephen Daniells

Eating less fat and more fruit and vegetables has no effect on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), claims a long-term dietary intervention study claimed to be the largest ever conducted - a conclusion that is inconsistent with earlier research.

Abnormal hormone may contribute to obesity, study

By  Lorraine Heller

New research reveals that an abnormal brain hormone may increase the risk of obesity, findings the scientists say could lead to the development of a drug to treat certain cases of obesity.

Broccoli and soy could cut cancer risk

By  Stephen Daniells

Compounds found in broccoli and soy may help protect against certain cancers that affect over two million new people every year, according to a cell culture study.

Latin company starts sterol, tocopherol production

By  staff reporter

Argentina's Advanced Organic Materials claims to be Latin America's first manufacturer of tocopherols and sterols, since it started to produce and commercialise the ingredients at the end of last year.

Tests reveal diet benefits of new potato variety

By  Jess Halliday

A new variety of potato has been shown to contain significantly less carbohydrate and calories than the average spud, presenting an alternative to dieters and disuading them from avoiding potatoes altogether.