Archives for February 24, 2003

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Melon rinds to treat arginine deficiencies

Could a cure to sickle-cell related deficiencies lie in the rind of the honey-like bounty of Mediterranean summers ? Scientists in the US would have us believe so with new research that suggests melon rinds contain citrulline, an amino acid that plays...

Brain food and fats

Europe continues to assess the role that diet can play in keeping our minds healthier for longer with the launch of a new study in Germany.

Impact of coffee litres on pregnant women

Pregnant women who drink more than eight cups of coffee a day could be increasing the risk of their child being stillborn, according to research from Denmark reported in this week's BMJ.