This week I cover the impacts of meat and alcohol consumption on health outcomes and hope to dispel the myth that plant-based diets are expensive. —

This week I cover the the impact of lifestyle factors and type 2 diabetes on the risk of cognitive decline, the importance of fibre for improving health outcomes and some depressing data on the state of our food system in the UK. —

This week I have a cancer-related theme. A plant-based diet, along with other healthy lifestyle habits, plays a key role in preventing cancer and surviving well after a diagnosis of cancer. —

This week my review is dedicated to type 2 diabetes, a condition that is of rising global concern, yet the vast majority of cases could be prevented or reversed. —

Half way through the year and COVID-19 has finally come to our house. I have therefore summarised my top studies of the year so far. —

This week I cover studies on diet, lifestyle and cognitive decline, plant-based diets and gastrointestinal cancers, vitamin and mineral supplements for disease prevention and the UK Government policy paper on food. —

This week I cover a new study on dairy and prostate cancer risk, diet and healthy ageing, TMAO concentrations and health outcomes, nut consumption and kidney disease and time-restricted eating after cancer treatment. —

This week I review studies on low-carb diets and diabetes, phytochemicals and osteoarthritis, benefits of ginger and a guidance from the UK Government supporting health professionals to advocate for climate friendly policies. —

Dr Shireen Kassam May 22nd 2022, for the Eco Medics Conference — In this talk I cover the following: Our food system is at the centre of several major global crises, including climate, biodiversity loss, health, soil and ethics. The food system produces around 35% of greenhouse gas emissions, with animal agriculture contributing more than half. In addition, animal agriculture is…