Fruit and veg “have little to offer”?!?
Earlier this year, a group of scientists upped the recommended daily fruit and veg target from five servings to eight after a study…
Could air travel be making you sick?
Nearly all of us suffer the effects of jet lag after a long-haul flight. It’s no surprise that travelling from one time zone…
Cancer experts issue updated dietary guidelines
Today cancer experts have issued new warnings about the links between red and processed meats and bowel cancer, while also emphasising that “the evidence that…
Why we need a tax on junk food
The UK government heavily taxes cigarettes and alcohol. For example, around 80% of the price of a pack of cigarettes is tax, and…
Five everyday things that harm children’s health
Infant formula Countless studies have shown that children who are breastfed long term have better physical and mental health, fewer illnesses and infections, and…
Think doctors know about nutrition? Think again
Because we all know that nutrition affects health, most people naturally assume that it is something doctors must undergo extensive training in. The reality?