Archives for May 11, 2006

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Guest article

Doctor warns against 'standard' infant formulas

By  Laird Harrison

Parents should avoid infant formulas made from intact proteins, a Stanford researcher told doctors assembled at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies.

Orange juice may protect against osteoporosis

By  Stephen Daniells

Drinking more orange or grapefruit juice may reduce bone loss and decrease the risk of osteoporosis in later life, suggests an animal study from Texas.

FDA blackballs green tea heart health claims

By  staff reporter

The evidence that green tea could benefit heart health are "supportive" but not "conclusive", said the FDA, leaving the door open to backing such health claims in the future.