Bird flu lockdown
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- H5N8
- Pandemics
Poultry farmers in the UK are now facing strict lockdown measures to try and control the spread of avian influenza. Those not complying face up to three months in prison or unlimited fines.
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Poultry farmers in the UK are now facing strict lockdown measures to try and control the spread of avian influenza. Those not complying face up to three months in prison or unlimited fines.
Last week the government increased the risk of bird flu hitting the UK from low to medium. This week it has arrived – not just in one, but in two UK locations.
The government have raised the risk of bird flu hitting the UK – it’s time to end factory farming.
Getting enough sleep is vital for good health and reduces the risk of many common diseases, keeps your brain and digestive system healthy and supports your immune system. However, many of us are falling short. What can you do to get a better night’s sleep and can any foods offer help?
Use your voice to say no to an animal carcass site!
It feels like déjà vu. The Daily Mail is the latest paper to jump on the vegan-bashing bandwagon by suggesting that veganism could trigger eating disorders; as Cheltenham Ladies’ College introduces blood tests to monitor the health of their vegan students.
Vegans ‘have the worst diets and are less likely to cook from scratch’ say the Sun headlines this week. We decided to do some digging.
Mad Cow Disease (BSE – Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) could be threatening your life and the government now admits it.
News headlines today say that honey may be a better treatment for coughs and sore throats than antibiotics – which are usually useless for treating a cough! So is there any truth behind the hype for honey?
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