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Call for superbugs to be listed as a cause of death
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is causing an increasing number of deaths every year. Lord Jim O’Neill said: “The case for having death certificates to include AMR as a cause of death is quite…
The rise of superbugs
In 1945, Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin, warned of the danger of over-reliance on antibiotics and the threat of bacteria developing resistance. Now, 74 years later, his fears have been…
Junk journalism
Dillon mentions cashew cheese and beetroot burgers – a bit upmarket for junk food! Cashews are highly nutritious, they are a great source of protein, energy, ‘good’ polyunsaturated fats, vitamin…
Dodgy dementia advice
So, more nonsense in the news today, this time we are being told we need meat and eggs to dodge dementia. Who’s making these claims – a Harvard nutrition scientist…
Scary dairy prostate cancer link
Researchers examined 47 studies published between 2006 and 2017, including over one million participants, looking at the effects of animal and plant-based foods on prostate cancer risk. Results showed that…
Lactose intolerance and cow’s milk allergy – not to be confused!
- Allergies
- Dairy
- Digestion
- Eczema
- Immunity
Lactose Intolerance After returning from the Beagle expedition in 1836, Charles Darwin wrote: “I have had a bad spell. Vomiting every day for eleven days, and some days after every…
Misleading meat advice
Controversial dietary guideline recommendations published in Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that adults can continue to consume red and processed meat at current levels without risking their health. This runs…
Vegan diet wrongly blamed again!
The article suggests Jaden was missing out on protein because he was following a vegan diet. All plant foods contain protein and it really isn’t difficult to get enough if you…
How can animal protein intake increase childhood obesity risk?
- Child Health
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Meat
- Obesity and Overweight
Vole pups born in the winter come out growing thicker coats. Vole mothers are able to communicate the season to their babies in utero and tell them to put a…