All Health articles – Page 52
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ArticleScotland appoints Masterchef star as first national chef
Gary Maclean will promote homegrown food and advocate locally-sourced and healthy diets to Scots
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ArticleCheaper fruit and veg 'could prevent 23k deaths a year'
Deaths from diabetes, stroke and other cardiovascular disease can be prevented by cheaper fresh produce, new study finds
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ArticleGlyphosate renewal ‘a relief’ for growers
Growers welcome reauthorisation but long-term science-based approach to regulation is needed to allow growers to plan with certainty
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ArticleEU reaches decision on glyphosate renewal
European Commission Appeal Committee ends impasse, approving a five-year renewal by 18 votes to nine
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ArticlePesticide use has risen 'up to 18 times'
New data obtained by the Soil Association claims that active ingredients used on potatoes and onions has risen over past 40 years
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ArticleChildhood Obesity Strategy back under fire
One year after the launch of government plan, critics continue to argue it is not strong enough
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ArticleUS consumers don't eat their greens
Just one in ten Americans eat the daily recommended amount of fresh fruits and vegetables, new report finds
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ArticleBrexit fallout mushrooms
A raft of mushroom growers have gone out of business since the referendum and further casualties look likely, but a positive health message and rising sales offer some hope
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ArticleScottish growers form honeyberry PO
A new producer organisation in Scotland will aim to build a supply group and grow awareness of honeyberries
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ArticleNew environmental watchdog planned after Brexit
Gove announces plans for independent body to ‘hold powerful to account’ amid concerns Brexit could remove environmental protections
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ArticleUK will back further ban on neonics, says Gove
Minister has reversed previous stance of Defra after new report finds risks to bees are greater than previously understood
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ArticleFarmers’ unions call for glyphosate renewal
UK unions urge EU to renew glyphosate’s licence for maximum period of 15 years as debate over its health risks continues
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ArticleThe Greenery gives recipe ideas a spin
New online slot machine makes it easier for Verse Oogst box scheme customers to find inspiring meal ideas
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ArticlePesticides in produce linked to infertility
New US study suggests women are less likely to get pregnant with IVF if they eat more fruit and vegetables high in residues
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ArticleLe Tissier goes organic
New organic delivery service for time-poor customers delivers first box to football legend Matt Le Tissier
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Article‘Work with NHS to tackle health crisis,’ says EAP head
Steven Munday of English Apples and Pears says industry should unite and work with government departments to tackle obesity and diabetes
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ArticleFoodservice firms make veg pledges
Bidfood, Sodexo and Greggs among companies promising to include more vegetables in their meals
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Article‘Make school dinners compulsory to fight obesity’
Food poverty campaigner Kathleen Kerridge says all school children should be fed school meals to ensure a healthy, nutritional diet
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Article‘Prescribe vegetables, not pills’
Growing number of doctors are writing ‘veg prescriptions’ as specific health benefits of a plant-based diet gain more traction
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ArticleTesco signs NFU Fruit & Veg Pledge
Retailer has become the first of the big four to pledge long-term stability and support for British fresh produce sector