Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Neanderthal leftovers
- Evolution
Many think our hunter-gatherer ancestors show that we were designed to eat meat, but the research tells a different story.
Chicken Dinner – the Consequences
- Bird flu
- Broiler chickens
- Chicken
- Zoonoses
Poultry farming is a major driver of bird flu and wild bird losses
Is Drought Increasing?
- Climate Crisis
- The Environment
Scientists say that drought is now 20 times more likely because of the climate crisis
Where did covid come from?
- Covid-19
- Zoonoses
Evidence suggests that covid came from animals with the origin of this spill-over, from wildlife to people, occurring via the wildlife trade.
Meat Increases Risk of Diabetes
- Diabetes
- Meat
Meat increases the risk of diabetes while vegan diets tend to lower it.
Plant-Based Diets Improve Cancer Prognosis
- Cancer
- Vegan diets
Research suggests that higher intakes of plant-based foods are linked to an improved prognosis for cancer survivors.
Combat the cost of living
- Vegan diets
Contrary to what some would have us believe, vegans spend less money on food.
Healthy plant-based diets reduce risk of breast cancer
- Breast cancer
- Vegan diets
Plant-based diets reduce risk of breast cancer
Dairy increases risk for prostate cancer
- Cancer
- Cow's milk
- Dairy
An increasing body of evidence shows that cow’s milk and dairy products may increase the risk of prostate cancer
Vegan diet for weight loss and lower blood sugar
- Obesity and Overweight
A healthy vegan diet can help you lose weight and lower your blood sugar levels
