Eat seasonal & local from farmers’ markets throughout England this summer
For many people a visit to their local farmers’ market, which have remained open during lockdown remains one of the highlights of their week. In...
Nutrition
The Nutrition category explores the role of food and nutrients in supporting health, wellbeing and disease prevention. It offers evidence-based guidance on dietary patterns, nutrient needs and practical approaches to eating well, while also examining emerging research and common misconceptions. From tips for balanced meals to insights into the relationship between nutrition and long-term health, this category helps readers make informed choices that support both body and mind.
Food safety risks posed by COVID-19
Many people woefully ignorant about food safety risks posed by COVID-19. A new study conducted by researchers from University College London has identified potentially harmful...
Sun Awareness Week
This week (4-10 May) is Sun Awareness Week, which encourages people to regularly self-examine for signs of skin cancer and teaches everyone about the dangers of...
Healthy nutrition during lockdown
The global lockdown has caused widespread panic and anxiety all over the world. Adapting to a significantly new lifestyle under quarantine can be challenging, to...
A happy gut is an anti-inflammatory gut
Study discovers the link between an the anti-inflammatory gut and seratonin. The scientific journal, Cell Metabolism publishes this April, the latest findings from Professor of...
How vitamin C can protect against the risk of coronavirus
Few weeks ago Italy went into government-imposed lockdown as the coronavirus epidemic finally – and inevitably, perhaps – hit European shores. The World Health Organisation...
Mercury can Attenuate the Beneficial health Effects of Fish
Higher serum long-chain omega-3 fatty acid concentration, a marker for fish consumption, was beneficially associated with cardiac performance in middle-aged and older men from eastern...
Queen’s Research Develop Tool to Tackle Diet Epidemic in India
New research led by Queen's University Belfast aims to better understand the link between diet and disease in India. A disproportionately high number of premature...
Healthy Ageing Psychology Research
Researchers from Northumbria University are asking adults aged 65 or over to spare some time to help with their latest research into reducing loneliness in...
Queen’s Nutrition Scientists Selected for International Research Projects
Two scientists from the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast have been selected to participate in pioneering, international research in the...
