Japan in brief
Japan awards first patent to resveratrol for sleep improvement
Melinjo resveratrol has become the first product in Japan to receive a patent in Japan for sleep improvement.
Archives for October 21, 2014
Australia
Forget five: Eight fruit, veggie portions a day makes people happier
Fruit and vegetables have been identified as a vital key to mental well-being by researchers in Queensland, challenging nutritional recommendations around the world.
People in Karachi condemned to consume unhygienic meat, says Pakistan experts
A former secretary general of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has roundly condemned environmental health controls at the main slaughterhouse for Karachi, the country’s largest metropolitan area and home to more than 20 million people.
Feature - China
Comfort and convenience behind the rise of China's new coffee culture
Once upon a time there was China tea. If you were Chinese and liked hot drinks, the local tradition in tea led the way. If you preferred coffee, especially the brewed kind, you were plain out of luck, as until recently, Nescafé was one of the very few...
Australia
Sushi on a roll as Aussies favour health over spring rolls
Sushi’s popularity is on the rise while spring rolls appear to be gradually falling out of favour in Australia, new figures reveal.