Isoflavone may not help hot flashes - meta-analysis
Isoflavone supplementation does not help alleviate hot flashes for postmenopausal women, says a new meta-analysis.
Archives for May 8, 2006
EU artisan cheese makers push their products
A Euro-Mediterranean network for the protection, promotion and territorial development of Mediterranean artisan cheeses is bringing together diverse regions of Spain, Italy and France.
Chr Hansen launches 'natural' colours for soft drinks
Chr Hansen's new range of natural colours has been formulated to help transparent beverage manufacturers reinforce the sector's healthy image.
Garlic could lower cholesterol levels
Eating more garlic in the diet could decrease cholesterol levels and ease the burden of heart disease, says a joint Israeli-Polish animal study.
Scientists achieve allergen-free soy breakthrough
Researchers have isolated two Chinese soybean lines that can grow without the primary protein linked to soy allergies in children and adults.
Weekly comment
Chasing down obesity
It is time to admit that society is fighting a part-time battle against the bulge, willingly lambasting soft drinks, burgers and chocolate, while shuffling silently away from a fairly dismal exercise rate.
NIH to debate multivitamin/mineral science
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) are to convene an "impartial, independent" panel to review the available science behind multivitamin/mineral (MVM) effectiveness and safety to help consumers make informed choices.
Replace trans-fat and save thousands of lives, says review
Over a quarter of a million coronary heart disease events could be avoided by replacing trans-fats in foods, says a new review - calls that have been welcomed by a leading trans fat-free producer.
cGMPs publication date set for December 2006
FDA has finally announced that publication of current good manufacturing practice for dietary supplements has been set for the end of 2006, but past disappointments have led an industry organization to consider self regulation as an alternative.