The 25th China-U.S. Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade was successfully held in Chicago, the United States, on December 16-18, 2014. Consensus has been reached by China and the United States as follows: Export Control: The ministries ...
New research claims to have found that eating more calcium or taking calcium supplements is unlikely to help prevent fractures or osteoporosis in the elderly. Lead scientist, Dr Mark Bolland from the University of Auckland, says the ...
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Temperature controlled packaging supplier Pelican BioThermal, has launched its new single use shipper system Chronos Express. The new product is the latest addition to the range of temperature-controlled packaging services of Pelican ...
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Clear Labs, the new standard for molecular food quality, launched from stealth today and announced a $6.5m Series A financing round with participation from Khosla Ventures and Felicis Ventures, among other strategic investors. Clear Labs ...
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Drinking alcohol while pregnant is common, ranging from 20% to 80% among those questioned in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, reveals a study of almost 18,000 women. The research found in Volume 5, Issue 7 of BMJ Open and lead ...
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When you’re having trouble sleeping, light is the last thing you assume you need. But according to a pilot study attempting to solve insomnia among lung cancer patients led by University at Buffalo sleep researcher Grace Dean, light ...
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Poultry-based ingredients producer IDF has launched frozen and dry bone broth ingredients that claim to have additional health values. "It's no secret that people are increasingly seeking wellness from within, feeding their bodies for ...
According to the statement released by Chinese scientists, a traditional Chinese medicine, named Kanglaite Injection has been approved by FDA. The drug contains anticaner compounds extracted from the seed of coix and has been used as ...
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Cromwell Polythene has launched a new packaging division, and announced changes in its sales force in the UK. The packaging arm of Cromwell will supply general purpose bags, including food grade polythene bags and liners, and a range of ...
Imagine clothing which shapes your body as well as makes your skin shine. Combining the concepts of beauty, fashion and wellbeing, Emana and Calzedonia have come up with shaping products which make women feel better as well as ...
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Consumption of high-fat yoghurt and cheese are linked to a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as a fifth, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden. High meat consumption, on the other hand, is linked to a ...
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Symplicity Spyral Multi-electrode Renal Denervation Catheter (Image courtesy of Medtronic) The medtech giant isn’t giving up yet on renal denervation, if a new announcement is any indication. Chris Newmarker Medtronic is ...
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Next big thing: ‘Nordic Diet’, Researchers show health benefit for the obese without weight loss The Nordic diet may reduce the bad effects of obesity, even without weight loss, according to a study led by the Institute of ...
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Protanica-fortified Heartbar oatmeal squares, Heart Brand Foods’ newest heart-healthy snack bars, were launched at Natural Products Expo West held last week. The latest formula now contains a sustainably harvested, organic and ...
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