Public Health

Study finds that plant-based meat isn’t nutritionally equivalent to real meat

Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular. Approximately 6% of US consumers are now vegan, which is six times higher than…

3 years ago

Second-generation vaccines crucial to beating pandemic around the world

The news that late-stage trials of German biotech firm CureVac’s Covid-19 vaccine yielded only 47% efficacy has been met with…

3 years ago

Fake vaccination survey scams are on the rise

As more people become vaccinated, officials have warned consumers that scams involving fake vaccination surveys are becoming much more common.…

3 years ago

The pros and cons of a plant-based diet

It’s estimated that 6% of US consumers now say they’re vegan. This is six times higher than in 2014 when…

3 years ago

Report shows that over 60% of Nestle products are unhealthy

In an internal presentation, food and beverage company Nestle said that over 60% of its products are considered “unhealthy” using…

3 years ago

Rejigging tobacco strategy is essential to Europe’s fight against cancer

Recently-released data from the European Cancer Organisation makes for concerning reading: as the Covid-19 pandemic rocked health systems across the…

3 years ago

New therapeutics offer fresh hope in fight against Covid-19

In a global first, a US-Australian partnership has reported the development of an antiviral therapy, based on gene-silencing RNA technology,…

3 years ago

Nestlé’s Wunda ‘milk’ highlights shortcomings of Nutri-Score system

Nestlé’s new alternative ‘milk’ product, made from yellow peas and branded as Wunda, has ruffled feathers among the Italian food…

3 years ago

Study shows that eating more fruit and vegetables could reduce stress

Stress management is a priority for many people. Although it’s a natural response to pressure, over time, chronic stress can…

3 years ago

YouTube launches campaign to encourage young people to have COVID-19 vaccine

YouTube has launched a campaign in the UK alongside the National Health Service (NHS) to encourage young people to get…

3 years ago