Vitamin D cuts risk of severe asthma attack
Taking a vitamin D supplement in parallel to asthma medicine cuts the risk of a severe asthma attack, a new study has found.
US bans antibac soaps as evidence linking them with drug-resistant infections...
The US Food and Drink Administration (FDA) has banned the sale of antibacterial soaps, saying industry had failed to prove they were safe to use over the long term.
Beauty Shortlist Awards 2017 goes international
The sixth annual Beauty Shortlist Awards 2017 are now open for entries, and for the first time they are accepting submissions from global beauty...
Anti-inflammatory diet reduces depression risk in women
Researchers from the University of South Carolina and the University of Queensland find that an anti-inflammatory diet may reduce depression in women.
camexpo 2016 to showcase latest innovations in nutrition
With nearly 40% of camexpo attendees citing ‘diet and nutrition’ as their main business focus, this year’s show will feature even more new innovations and educational content for nutritional therapists.
Supplementing with vitamin D while breastfeeding also boosts baby’s status
A randomized controlled trial has found that women who take high dose vitamin D supplements during breastfeeding also increase the vitamin D status of their infants.
OTB and Tesco partner on #OrganicUnboxed giveaway throughout Organic September
The Organic Trade Board (OTB) and Tesco are partnering to offer an #OrganicUnboxed giveaway during Organic September.
Putting ‘Trust’ in Face Matters
Sally Curson, founder of Face Matters - a British award-winning skincare range developed to help women embrace ageing - has been invited by the...
Eco beads for beauty formulations
After microbeads made headlines after ministers in the UK backed a ban on their use in personal care products due to their environmental impact,...
Mediterranean diet “better than statins” at treating heart disease
In one of the first large studies of the Mediterranean diet as a ‘treatment’, Italian researchers have shown that a diet rich in vegetables,...
Vegans should take vitamin B12 supplement ‘permanently’
People following a vegan diet should “permanently take a vitamin B12 supplement’ says the influential German Nutrition Society (DGE) in a new position paper.
Fresh faced award winners
Winners of the 2016 Beauty Shortlist Awards have been announced, with a raft of both new and experienced brand names and products on the...
100% vegan supermarket GreenBay opens in London
GreenBay, a brand new 100% vegan grocery store, has opened in West Kensington, London.
Combined HRT triples breast cancer risk, study shows
The effect of combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in increasing a woman’s risk of breast cancer is likely to have been underestimated by a number of previous studies, according to a new prospective study.
PM “absolutely not interested” in tackling obesity crisis
Health experts have savaged the Government’s long-delayed national obesity plan, which was finally unveiled last week (18 August).
Goodfayre takes ethical shopping to Salisbury
Ethical retailer Goodfayre is opening its doors in Cross Keys Shopping Centre, Salisbury, on 9 September 2016, following a successful pop-up trial in May.
Government is responsible for making food fair, say consumers
92% of UK shoppers think food companies should ensure food production is fair and sustainable, with 85% believing Government should be responsible for this.
Independent retailers underusing the internet
Independent retailers are underusing the Internet in their business with wholesalers and suppliers, a new survey has found.
Diapharm achieves DCP registration in seven countries for multi-herb THMP
Seven EU member states have approved a new traditional herbal medicinal product (THMP) containing St John’s wort and Black Cohosh.
Waitrose becomes first supermarket to cut plastics in key beauty products
Waitrose has pledged that by this September no branded cosmetic products will contain microbeads (its own-label range never has) in order to reduce plastics...