Green tea in smoking-related bladder cancer trials
Green tea extract is being tested by UCLA cancer researchers to see if combined with a molecularly targeted therapy, it will prevent the recurrence of bladder cancer in former smokers.
Archives for July 7, 2004
Drinks industry shows mixed reactions to government claims
Two suggestions by the British government this week have prompted a mixed reaction from the drinks industry there. Moves to relieve the financial burden associated with the proposed introduction of tax stamps were broadly welcomed, but the suggestion...
Milk, dietary calcium may protect against bowel cancer
Higher consumption of milk and calcium is associated with a lower risk of bowel cancer, according to a major study based on 10 different trials.
'Jazzing up' whisky's image?
Glenfiddich, the Scotch whisky maker, is hoping to rejuvenate its image by promoting the 'nu jazz' music scene alongside the drink itself - a gamble which the company hopes will give a more youthful image to what has traditionally been viewed as a...
Scottish team to look at science behind Atkins
Scottish scientists are to carry out a major study to uncover the key to the popularity of the much-hyped Atkins diet.