Medical ice cream could ease chemo's side effects

(Reuters) UPDATED 2009-11-02

Researchers in New Zealand are developing a medical ice cream that they say may help relieve some of the more troubling side effects of chemotherapy. The ice cream--called ReCharge--incorporates some active dairy bacteria that some researchers believe can help relieve diarrhea, lost appetite, and anemia in cancer patients. Read full story >

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Medical ice cream could ease chemo's side effects

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