Maintaining a healthy lifestyle-specifically, a diet rich in fibre but light on red/processed meat, regular exercise, not smoking, and sticking to a normal weight-is linked to a significantly lower risk of diverticulitis, finds a large long term study, published online in the journal Gut. What’s more, these 5 components seem to offset the effects of inherited…
Adopting multiple healthy habits can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, yet new research reveals that managing body weight remains the key driver, especially across different ethnic groups. Study: Prospective association of a Lifestyle Risk Factor Index with type 2 diabetes in the Multiethnic Cohort. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock In a recent study published…
Up to 80 per cent of children from low-income families living in Hong Kong’s subdivided flats are suffering from various degrees of insufficient nutrition intake, a study has estimated, with researchers urging authorities to step up education over proper diets. The figure emerged from a study that saw 589 children aged two to 11 from…
Up to 80 per cent of children from low-income families living in Hong Kong’s subdivided flats are suffering from various degrees of insufficient nutrition intake, a study has estimated, with researchers urging authorities to step up education over proper diets. The figure emerged from a study that saw 589 children aged two to 11 from…
Even when restaurants want to serve healthier food to kids, hurdles like picky eaters, food waste, and profit margins can get in the way. This study reveals the tensions and the opportunities for healthier family dining. Study: Restaurants Offering Healthier Kids’ Menus: A Mixed-Methods Study. Image Credit: Irina WS / Shutterstock Children are more likely to develop…
The United States and Britain announced on Thursday that they had reached a deal that would reduce tariffs on some imports, such as steel, cars and ethanol, and deepen the economic relationship between the two countries. There was plenty of mutual congratulating between President Trump in the Oval Office and Keir Starmer, the British prime…
ADVERTISEMENT The UK has put a temporary ban on travellers from Europe (including returning British citizens) bringing meat and dairy products into the country. The restrictions came in on 12 April in response to the uptick in cases of foot-and-mouth disease on the continent. Visitors in possession of banned items will have to surrender them…
Spend any time on a farm and you soon appreciate the grit required to land that sirloin on your plate. From fencing and drenching to battling storms, environmental regulations, labour shortages and high interest rates — farming is heavy weather. For the red meat sector, the headwinds are getting stronger. There are four storms. AdvertisementAdvertise…
We spoke with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rawlings, who says it may take until the summer to see the effects of the Trump administration’s new plan to bring down egg prices. Rawlins says the USDA has *** 5 point plan bringing more hens into repopulating flocks, removing red tape to help the industry grow, considering temporary…
You’ve learned since childhood that choosing foods like fresh vegetables and whole grains is part of a healthy lifestyle. But knowing which foods to avoid can be just as important as filling your plate with vibrant veggies and lean proteins. In fact, steering clear of some foods can help you reduce your risk of developing…