Scientist shortage threatens UK research
Britain is failing to recruit enough world-class scientists because the country's education system is not up to the job, the UK's Confederation of British Industry has warned.
Archives for August 13, 2006
The obesity blame game- reader feedback
Last week's comment on the food industry's role in the rising obesity epidemic has generated a flood of responses from readers agreeing with or disputing our position that the industry deserves a break. Some of the comments received are published below.
US: Bottled water pulled in bromate scare
Bottled water containing cancer-causing bromate above the level allowed by America's food safety watchdog has been pulled from shelves by one of the country's upmarket retailers.
Different omega-3s offer varied heart benefits
Eating a diet rich in the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), may positively affect 'bad' cholesterol levels in the elderly, says a study from the Netherlands.
CLA offers benefits to diabetics, says new study
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), common in dairy products, are showing promise improving insulin action and decreasing blood glucose levels, according to both rat and human studies.
Latex threat - it's all hype, says group
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is pushing ahead with product testing methods after scientists found new ways to detect latex allergens in food packaging.