Archives for September 5, 2007

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Popcorn brands ban diacytel

By  Charlotte Eyre

Two of the largest US popcorn makers have removed diacetyl from their brands, as doctors report that the chemical may now cause a fatal lung disease in consumers as well as factory workers.

Study pits fruit juice vs sugar drinks for insulin resistance

By  staff reporter

A new epidemiological study indicates that people who consume 100 per cent fruit juice instead of sugary drinks have a reduced risk of insulin resistance, providing more argument for long-term studies using direct measures.