Archives for July 9, 2009

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Bran may slash hypertension risk: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of whole grains, and bran in particular, may reduce the incidence of hypertension in men, according to new findings from Harvard.

Almost 25 percent more foods labeled as humane, says survey

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The availability of humanely produced food products in US supermarkets has risen by nearly a quarter since last year, according to a survey from The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA).

Calorie restriction leads to longer life: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Restricting the amount of calories we consume, while avoiding malnutrition, may extend lives and reduce the risk of chronic disease, suggest results from a monkey study.

US leads in lycopene launches

By Lorraine Heller

The United States continues to be the most dynamic market for lycopene products, demonstrating a steady stream of activity over the past five years, according to product launch statistics.