Sugar: a debate that needs to be settled
Yudkin’s book (and his reputation) dropped in popularity because the evidence he presented was not convincing. In the last decade,…
Author: Jodie R. Palacio
Taxing sugary beverages makes us drink them less
A tax of this kind would raise the prices of soft drinks and juices, as well as other sugary beverages,…
Why cancer patients will not find a cure by drinking human milk that they buy online
Scientists at Lund University, Sweden, made a lucky discovery in 1995 while searching for new antibiotics. The scientists found that altering the protein…
How U.S. chemical warfare in Vietnam unleashed a slow-moving disaster
Using a variety of defoliants, the U.S. military also intentionally targeted cultivated land, destroying crops and disrupting rice production and…
Taxing junk food to combat obesity is not as simple as you might think
Is it really that simple? In 2018, a levy was imposed on sugary beverages in the UK, which led drink…
Can eating foods that are “ultra processed” cause cancer
The headlines and articles distorted the findings of the study by suggesting that the foods studied are actually increasing cancer. The…
Foods to avoid at the supermarket
All five of these foods are high in added sugars or saturated fats. The kilojoules in discretionary foods are high,…
The truth about sugar and your teeth
World Health Organisation (WHO) has been consulting on draft guidelines for sugar intake, which propose lowering the daily recommended intake to combat…
Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health
Africa faces a growing threat to its public health due to the influence and dominance of the Big Sugar industry.…
How the homeless create homes
Homelessness, a complex social issue, often pushes individuals to improvise and create homes through unconventional means. Despite lacking stable housing,…