Banning psychoactive substances is not enough, we need education
The prohibition of psychoactive substances has been a common strategy employed by governments worldwide to address the associated risks and…
Category: Food and Drinks
The secret to South Korea’s COVID success? Combining high technology with the human touch
South Korea’s success in managing the COVID-19 pandemic has been attributed to a combination of advanced technological innovations and a…
Big Food lobbying tip of the iceberg exposed
The influence of Big Food in shaping policies, regulations, and public perceptions surrounding food and nutrition is a multifaceted and…
Fructose ruling means dodgy health claims are easier to make
The European Union’s (EU) recent ruling on fructose and health claims has sparked discussions about the regulations surrounding health claims…
Antimicrobial resistance is a silent killer that leads to 5 million deaths a year
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a severe global threat, causing an estimated 5 million deaths annually, and if left unchecked, this…
Environmental pollution’s impact on maternal health encompasses a complex interplay between environmental contaminants and the well-being of pregnant individuals
Explaining this multifaceted relationship requires insights from an expert in environmental pollution and maternal health: Understanding Environmental Pollution: Environmental pollution…
A sin tax on sugary drinks unfairly targets Indigenous communities instead of improving health
A sin tax, often imposed on sugary drinks to discourage consumption due to health concerns, has been a subject of…
It doesn’t mean that adults should drink this to prevent disease
A woman claimed that she prolonged her father’s lifespan for more than an year by feeding expressed milk to him. Human milk…
Do we consume too much Arsenic in our food
Should we be worried? Were we not protected by federal regulations? No, we’re not. As in many other countries, in…
Cannabis legalization celebrates first anniversary in Canada
Health Canada data shows that July’s legal recreational and medical sales totaled 11,387 kilograms (dry cannabis) and 9,854 liquid litres (cannabis…