Natural health sites blame Google ‘censorship’ for plummeting web traffic
The owners of a number of leading natural health websites are blaming a new Google algorithm for plummeting site traffic.
Report highlights how medicines, lifestyle and diet are “killing” women’s nutrient levels
A new report highlights the extent to which medicines, lifestyle and poor diet are “killing” vitamin and mineral levels, leading to potentially serious health issues for women.
French study links soft drinks and fruit juice with raised cancer risk
A study published by The BMJ shows a significant association between higher consumption of sugary drinks – including fruit juices – and and an increased risk of cancer.
Here come the hyperfoods: Scientists want to harness cancer-beating molecules in foods
Scientists at Imperial College London have used sophisticated machine learning and ‘food mapping’ techniques to show how disease-fighting molecules in fruit and vegetables act in similar ways to cancer drugs.
Australia’s Blackmores appoints former P&G and Nestlé exec as new CEO
Leading Australian supplements brand Blackmores has appointed former Proctor & Gamble and Nestle executive Alastair Symington as its new chief executive officer.
Entries open for inaugural ESSNA sports nutrition awards
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has announced that entries are open for its first awards, designed to celebrate outstanding brands, organizations and ambassadors in the sports nutrition sector.
Homeopathic industry mobilises to save France’s €127m reimbursement scheme
In France and across Europe, the homeopathic industry is mobilising to persuade the French Government to reject the recommendation of its top health agency to end state reimbursement of homeopathic…
Packaging squared: Nature’s Way unveils sustainable packing solution
Leading US-based VMS brand Nature’s Way has unveiled a new line of sustainable packaging for its herbal range consisting of over 300 SKUs.
Collagen supplement reduced facial lines and wrinkles
In a new study, dietary supplementation with BioCell Collagen was shown to significantly reduced facial lines and wrinkles, while increasing skin elasticity compared to placebo.
More turmeric supplements withdrawn as hepatitis cases rise
Italy’s Department of Health last week withdrew further four turmeric-based food supplement products from sales, as recent cases of hepatitis in the country rose to 20.