Published: Aug 16, 2012

Hong Kong has issued a health alert, cautioning parents not to give their babies six powdered infant formulas imported from Japan as they have low iodine levels, which could lead to adverse health effects.

Published: Aug 15, 2012 By: Shane Starling

Krill specialist Aker BioMarine is looking at expanding production after its Q2 results showed operating revenue growth of 23% from NOK87m (€11.91m) in Q2 2011, to NOK107m (€14.65m) in Q2 2012.

Published: Aug 15, 2012

DuPont Nutrition & Health claims that a new study has demonstrated the satiating effect of its polydextrose ingredient, with participants eating less food at a subsequent meal after consuming the low-calorie soluble fiber.

Published: Aug 15, 2012

Supplements of soy isoflavones may help reduce body weight and improve the metabolism of glucose, according to a new meta-analysis of suitable studies with non-Asian women.

Published: Aug 15, 2012

The New South Wales Food Authority has released a statement to confirm the safety of Nestle’s infant formula after allegations were made against Nestle’s NAN H.A 1 Gold.

Published: Aug 14, 2012

Cocoa flavanols can improve mild cognitive impairment, according to new research funded by chocolate giant Mars.

Published: Aug 14, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

A combination of aged garlic extract and coenzyme Q10 may improve vascular health by improving the function of the cells lining the blood vessels, says a new study with LA County firefighters.

Published: Aug 14, 2012 By: Shane Starling

A three-year EU project is targeting the typical 50%+ wastage in fish and grain stocks as a source of proteins and antioxidants that can be used to tackle malnutrition in the developing world as well as deliver green, cost-effective nutrients.

Published: Aug 14, 2012

The levels of iron and vitamins in blood may have a radical effect on the physical performance of adolescents, according to new research.

Published: Aug 14, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Consumption of polyphenol-rich grape may offer heart health benefits for men with metabolic syndrome, according to new research data.

Published: Aug 14, 2012 By: Mark Astley

The New South Wales (NSW) Food Authority has confirmed the safety of a re-formulated Nestlé infant formula product following consumer complaints that the new recipe was making children ill.

Published: Aug 14, 2012

Hong Kong plans to soon introduce laws on nutritional labeling of baby food, in response to the recent report that imported infant formula from Japan contained less iodine than recommended.

Published: Aug 14, 2012

The Food Standards Agency is reminding consumers, especially pregnant women, about the dangers of ingesting clay, clay-based ‘detox’ drinks and supplements.

Published: Aug 10, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

Hong Kong plans to test babies over concerns two brands of Japanese infant milk formula were iodine-deficient.

Published: Aug 10, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Consumption of one glass of grapefruit juice per day may allow cancer patients to take lower doses of certain drugs that are used to fight the disease, suggest researchers.

Published: Aug 10, 2012 By: Mark Astley

Nestlé Australia has ordered tests on its recently re-formulated Nestlé NAN H.A. 1 Gold infant formula after it received a number of complaints from parents that the 'new, improved' product was making their children ill.

Published: Aug 09, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Children who consume a healthy diet during childhood may have slightly higher IQ scores than those who are fed on diets of unhealthy diets of ‘junk food’, according to new research.

Published: Aug 08, 2012

Vitamin D deficiency is very common among children with critical illnesses, and it is associated with worse outcomes, according to new research.

Published: Aug 08, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

The iodine status of children in New Zealand has been improved with the mandatory use of iodised salt in commercial bread since 2009, but many remain mildly deficient in this essential nutrient, new research suggests.

Published: Aug 07, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Increased intake of carotenoids from the diet may improve measures of asthma in asthmatic adults, says a new clinical trial.