health

  • A plan for the land

    A plan for the land

    England’s first ever land use framework aims to maintain domestic food production while freeing land for nature, development and energy. Can it carry off such a delicate balancing act?

  • Intensive chicken production risks breaking welfare laws 

    Intensive chicken production risks breaking welfare laws 

    Animal welfare campaigners have warned chicken farmers they could be breaking the law by rearing fast-growing breeds. The Humane League UK (THL UK) has sent letters to 1,600 chicken farmers across the UK along with the four largest poultry producers…

  • More cancers linked to poor diet

    More cancers linked to poor diet

    The link between poor diet and cancer has become even more compelling after a panel of experts concluded that obesity is a risk factor in eight more cancers than previously thought. The study, carried out by scientists convened by the…

  • News in review – health, bees, milk, water and sugar updates

    HEALTH. OBESITY has been in the news again this week. New research suggests the obesity crisis could be partly driven by women having fewer children as first born children are 29% more likely to be overweight as adults. Meanwhile, according…

  • Lack of exercise may be responsible for twice as many deaths as obesity

    A BRISK 20 minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual’s risk of early death, according to new research published this week.                           The study…

  • Research reveals top consumer trends for 2014

    LEADING MARKET research company Mintel has released its consumer market trends predictions for 2014, outlining four key areas likely to impact the UK.   Mintel’s latest report examined the areas of commercial opportunity for brands in the coming year, and…

  • Europeans live longer thanks to environmental policies

    SUCCESSFUL ENVIRONMENTAL policies have resulted in reduced exposure to harmful environmental contaminants in air, water and food. As a result, Europeans are generally enjoying longer and healthier lives.   However, some contaminants are still a problem, and several new health…

  • Parallel Lines: Could there be a relationship between Obesity and Food Waste?

                  I hope I’m not overstepping my mandate here, but I cannot help but feel that the strong correlation between obesity and food waste just has to be faced.   According to the World…