Tag: wellness
Europe: Broccoli specie found to lower bad cholesterol
A variety of broccoli has been bred to contain higher levels of a compound called glucoraphanin.
This broccoli, called Beneforté, is now being grown commercially in...
Europe: Understand context on food classifications, says IFR
The International Agency for Research on Cancer's (IACR) announcement that processed meat is a cause of cancer, and that red meat is a probable...
Americas: Time, place, season influence snack choices, finds report
Consumers’ tastes for savory and sweet snacks is determined by the time of day, and better-for-you snack consumption is predicated more by place, according...
Americas: Powdered cranberry combats colon cancer in mice, find researchers
Researchers fed cranberry extracts to mice with colon cancer and found that the tumors diminished in size and number.
They say identifying the therapeutic molecules...
Europe: DSM participates in World Osteoporosis Day
DSM celebrated World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, 2015 by being an official nutrition supporter of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).
This has included support...
Europe: EFSA shares finding on isoflavones, post-menopausal women study
A comprehensive review of the available scientific evidence has revealed no indication that isoflavones at levels typically found in food supplements cause harm to...
Europe: Calculator shows 89% of users need more calcium
New findings released on World Osteoporosis Day by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show that 89% of those who used the new IOF Calcium...
Americas: Excessive alcohol use burdens US economy
Excessive alcohol use continues to be a drain on the American economy, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Europe: Frutarom Health exhibits in Fi Europe
Frutarom Health will present healthful ingredient solutions, showcasing concepts geared toward the growing demand for cognitive performance, energy and well-being at Fi Europe from...
Asia Pacific: Vitamin D lowers lung cancer risk, finds study
A new research paper examines the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of lung cancer, in particular, among patients with vitamin D...