Does alcohol have medicinal properties
Most often, people drink alcohol to “forget their misery” (Proverbs 31, 6). Alcohol is widely believed to have a variety…
Category: Food and Drinks
Ramadan coincides with the World Cup… but there’s no problem
The last time Ramadan and the World Cup clashed was in 1986. The World Cup and Ramadan fought last in 1986. Before…
After the pandemic, we’ll return to an airline industry that is very different
American Airlines has suspended the flight of three-quarters of their long haul international flights. Airlines are not new to experiencing significant…
How Scottish Salmon – and public health
It would be not very pleasant if the Scottish government made such a major decision without having a full and…
Ways parents can improve their child’s eating habits
Early childhood is when eating habits are formed. Researchers have found that eating habits can persist into adolescence and even into…
Full-fat milk may be OK for healthy people
The earlier recommendation that only low-fat dairy products be consumed for heart health has been changed. What’s the story behind this latest…
What to eat and what to avoid
A healthy diet is important in reducing the risk of gout and managing it. Cherries, milk products, coffee, and vitamin…
Did the festive snack violate EU law
It was a combination of prosecco and pink powdered peppercorn that was designed to delight consumers during the 2018 Christmas…
A soda a day keeps the doctor in pay: soft drinks and diabetes
Drinking one can of soft drink a day is linked to a 20% increase in the risk of developing diabetes.…
Strategies to cope with extreme heat
Heat is generated by the body’s metabolic processes and the surrounding environment. The skin then loses it through sweating and…