Archives for September 16, 2009

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American heart disease risk increases, reveals study

By David Visick

The number of American adults considered 'low risk' for heart disease has fallen below 10 percent, according to a new study, which places the spotlight on the growing need to address the risk via nutrition.

Weight Watchers sues Nestlé over trademark use

Weight Watchers International sued Nestlé on Wednesday, claiming that the world’s largest food company has misused its logo and points system to promote its own frozen foods brands, say newswire reports.

Chocolate may ease migraines: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements of cocoa may repress inflammatory responses in the brain linked to migraines, suggest results from an animal study.

Special edition: Market insights

F&S: Food-drug borderline – approach with caution

By Deborah Cross, Frost & Sullivan

Manufacturers of functional foods and supplements risk losing time, money and brand integrity if they don’t get their marketing story straight. Frost & Sullivan takes a look at the dangers of crossing into the realm of drugs as part of a NutraIngredients...