Archives for May 23, 2004

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Green tea could prevent cancer of the oesophagus

Green tea may help to lower the prevalence of oesophageal adenocarcinoma, one of the fastest growing cancers in western countries, said researchers speaking at a meeting on digestive disease in the US last week.

Low-carb competition puts Atkins under pressure

Atkins Nutritionals, the business created to support the diet plan developed by Robert Atkins, says its reputation and science is being ripped off by new diets, based on reducing carbohydrates.

Fast food consumption increases obesity risk

Nutritionists and health food campaigners have been saying it for years, but now a new study from the US Department of Agriculture has confirmed it: people who eat fast food have a greater calorie intake than those who do not, and therefore have a...