Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis

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Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Oct 06,2009

Thermo Fisher Scientific Accelerates the Analysis of Antioxidants in Red Wine

Red wine is a highly complex mixture and a rich source of beneficial antioxidants. It contains natural compounds that may, if consumed regularly and in moderation, have a positive impact on human health.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Aug 11,2009

Chr. Hansen Donates Lab Equipment to Local Schools

A number of area schools were contacted to see if they would be interested in receiving a donation of these items for their science classrooms.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Aug 10,2009

Marine Microbes Creating Green Waves in Industry

Microorganisms account for more than 95 per cent of ocean biomass but relatively little is really known about them and their potential applications. The research team's search is for industrially relevant enzymes which will reduce waste and increase productivity in the manufacture of drugs and agrochemicals.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Aug 07,2009

Glanbia Opens New Collaboration Center

“The expansion of our Twin Falls R&D operation with the new Collaboration Center will speed the delivery of product prototypes to our customers, effectively reducing development time by almost 40 percent,” said Eric Bastian, Vice President of R&D.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Jun 26,2009

Institut Rosell-Lallemand and Sanofi Aventis Team Up to Launch Unique Intestinal Support Probiotic Formula in Belgium

Marketed by Sanofi Aventis through pharmacists as a food supplement, the probiotic is recommended for reinforcing or restoring the intestinal barrier and for fighting intestinal infections, in particular traveller’s diarrhoea.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis May 01,2009

EFSA Updates on its Work on Antibiotic Resistance Marker Genes

EFSA has asked the Panels to consider whether the minority opinions require further clarification of the current joint scientific opinion, and, if further scientific work is needed, what the nature of this work might be.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 19,2008

Probiotics are Effective, Researchers Say

The researchers concluded that the studies support the use of probiotics for avoiding diarrhea resulting from antibiotic use or from gastrointestinal viral or bacterial infections.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 19,2008

Study Finds Fast Food Meals Have Fewer Calories than from a Restaurant

Fast food was found to be more energy dense than food from a table service restaurant. However, Binkley found that fast food meals tend to be smaller.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 18,2008

Genes in Overweight People Respond Differently to Diet than Genes in Lean People

The discovery is interesting as it could lead to develop better dietary strategies for keeping slightly overweight people healthy for a longer period of time. More research will be needed to confirm and expand the findings.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 18,2008

Women Double Fruit, Veggie Intake with Switch to Mediterranean Diet Plan

Eating patterns in Greece and other Mediterranean countries traditionally have been high in monounsaturated fats, compared with the saturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. The Mediterranean diet is also rich in fruits and vegetables.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 15,2008

New Psychotherapy Has Potential to Treat Majority of Cases of Eating Disorders

This new "enhanced" form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-E) builds on and improves the current leading treatment for bulimia nervosa as recommended by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 10,2008

EHPM Welcomes EU Commission Report on Use of Bioactive and Botanical Ingredients in Food Supplements

The report, which was sent to all Member States and the European Parliament last week, states that no further harmonisation of bioactive and botanical ingredients used in food and nutritional products is necessary at this stage.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 08,2008

Selenium May Prevent High Risk-Bladder Cancer

In the entire study population, there was no inverse association between selenium and bladder cancer, but women (34 percent), moderate smokers (39 percent) and those with p53 positive cancer (43 percent) had significant reductions in bladder cancer

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 04,2008

Research Says One-Size-Fits-All Diet Cannot Solve Obesity Health Risk

The results of Lipgene, a five year EU research programme, show that personalised nutrition diets based on peoples genetic make-up will be the way of the future when tackling obesity and its associated health risks.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 03,2008

Ingredients Found in Grapes Could Be the Key to Living Longer

Scientists have discovered two ingredients found naturally in some food and wines and doctors say in a supplement formula, these ingredients may increase mitochondria and turn on longevity genes.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 01,2008

Fast Food a Potential Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s

The study results, published in a doctoral thesis from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet (KI), give some indications of how this difficult to treat disease might one day be preventable.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 01,2008

Valio Produces a Steady Stream of Doctoral Dissertations

The dissertations have augmented information concerning the effects on people of the most researched probiotic in the world, Valio Gefilus, and strengthened understanding about the different effects of different probiotic strains.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Dec 01,2008

Researchers Learn That Some 'Good Cholesterol' Isn't Good Enough

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 17 percent of all American adults have high total cholesterol, putting them at risk for heart disease.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Nov 28,2008

Researchers Discover New Molecule that May Stop Hunger After Fatty Meals

Shulman's team studied a family of lipids called N-acylphosphatidylethanolamines, or NAPEs, which are synthesized and secreted into the blood by the small intestine after fatty foods are eaten.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Nov 25,2008

Potassium Loss from Blood Pressure Drugs May Explain Higher Risk of Adult Diabetes

The drugs helpfully accelerate loss of fluids, but also deplete important chemicals, including potassium, so that those who take them are generally advised to eat bananas and other potassium-rich foods to counteract the effect.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Nov 21,2008

Bad Cholesterol Inhibits the Breakdown of Peripheral Fat – Study

The study and has been performed on cell cultures and tissues from humans as well as mouse models with different levels of LDL. The inhibitory effect was also shown to be dependent on LDL receptors on the surface of the fat cells.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Nov 20,2008

Broccoli May Lower Lung Cancer Risk in Smokers

Cruciferous vegetables have been shown to be protective in numerous studies, but this is the first comprehensive study that showed a protective benefit in smokers, specifically in former smokers, according to lead author Li Tang, Ph.D.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Nov 12,2008

Natural Products Association Responds to JAMA Report on Vitamin E, C Study and Cardiovascular Disease

"It references nine pooled studies that when using 700 milligrams per day of vitamin C showed a 25-percent reduction in the occurrence of cardiovascular disease (CVD); yet this study only used 500 milligrams per day."

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Nov 11,2008

New Study Finds Obese Women More Impulsive Than Other Females

Researchers found that obese women discounted the value of future rewards at a rate three-to-four times greater than that of normal-weight women, suggesting greater impulsivity.

Testing, Measuring, Lab Analysis Nov 11,2008

Soy Protein's Ability to Lower Cholesterol Confirmed

A new meta-analysis confirms that soy protein consumption can lead to a meaningful and significant reduction in blood cholesterol levels.