The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of a qualified health claim for reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) on conventional foods that contain eiscosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 fatty acids.
Diageo PLC has announced executive committee changes after creating a new pan-regional organization comprising North America, Europe and International regions.
A carefully controlled animal study provides clear evidence that a low-glycemic-index (low-GI) diet can lead to weight loss, reduced body fat and reduction in risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Researchers at the University of Arizona are cross-breeding rice found in Thailand to produce new strains that would be more drought-tolerant, disease-resistant and have higher yields.
The European Commission (EC) has issued a report on the functioning of the current system of minimum excise rates for alcohol and alcoholic drinks in the EU.
The heart health benefits from fish like salmon and mackerel seem to be weakened when farm-raised fish are fed vegetable oil instead of fish oil, new research indicates.