Trans fats harm the heart
New evidence to suggest that a diet high in artery-clogging trans fats could accelerate the development of cardiovascular disease comes from a recent study in the US.
Archives for April 20, 2004
Soy chips to aid weight-loss
From health to weight-loss, following findings from a small study, US soy food maker Revival Soy claims its soy chips snack can be used in combination with a healthy diet to shed the pounds.
Tomatoes to reduce tumours in women?
Lycopene, the tomato-derived antioxidant thought to fight prostate cancer, may also help to inhibit benign tumours of the uterus, which cause painful symptoms for millions of women, say researchers, reports Dominique Patton.
Light shines on action behind foodborne disease Listeria
Delving into the mechanism behind the potentially fatal foodborne disease Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes), French scientists report their findings this week on how two mammalian proteins are 'hijacked' by the disease.