Eating strongly colored vegetables and fruit such as carrots and plums makes people more attractive, according to a new British study.

Black raspberries are highly effective in preventing colorectal tumors in two mouse models of the disease, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago study.

Scientists in Japan have discovered that tomatoes contain a nutrient, which could tackle the onset of vascular diseases. The research has revealed that an extracted compound, 9-oxo-octadecadienoic, has anti-dyslipidemic affects.

Taking the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexanoic acid (DHA) might offer a new way of protecting against traumatic brain injury (TBI), suggest animal experiments.

DSM to Buy Martek December 21/Amsterdam/ADP News Netherlands -- Dutch chemical group DSM has offered $1.09 billion (829 million euros) to buy U.S. nutritional ingredients maker Martek Biosciences. The deal

The state Of Washington issued the following press release: Dannon will pay $21 million to settle allegations of illegal advertising brought by 39 attorneys general who could not digest the company's claims about the degree to which its Activia yogurt can improve regularity.

Natunola Health Biosciences Inc. contracted with PRPR Proactive Products Inc. Led by Wayne Miller, PRPR Proactive Products will provide sales execution, strategic sales and marketing consulting services.

Life expectancies are increasing around the world, resulting in a higher number of women reaching menopause. As they age and estrogen declines, women experience climacteric complaints and hot flashes, which may be accompanied by weight gain and skin wrinkling and, in later years, osteoporosis and atherosclerosis.

Ingredia Nutritional, experts in developing milk protein products, has just launched its innovative proteins and hydrolysates range: Nutritional Solutions. This range of proteins offers additional and improved ways of incorporating protein within products for end-market consumption.

Research supports new health advantages for well-established vitamins, minerals, pre- and probiotics, and omega fatty acids. Such health conditions range from weight management and eye health to cognition and cancer risk reduction.