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Polygeia
Jul 18, 20183 min read
A Nutritional Emergency: the food insecurity-obesity paradox
Key points Children lacking access to enough nutritious food remains a problem in the UK, despite government intervention This results in...
Polygeia
May 2, 20182 min read
Reducing red meat consumption: attacking two global dilemmas with one response
Key points Red meat consumption is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing more to climate change than the entire...
Polygeia
Apr 18, 20175 min read
The Negative Domino Effect: Why We Must Address the Role of Obesity in Cancer Development
Over the past few decades, researchers have discovered a strong association between obesity and the development of 13 types of cancers,...
Polygeia
Jun 6, 20164 min read
Taxing sugary drinks is not the cure-all for obesity, but it is a start
Falling in line with countries including Mexico, France and Norway, the UK Government has announced plans to impose a tax on beverages...
Polygeia
Apr 7, 20164 min read
Killing a Generation with Cheeseburgers
Obesity was first recognised as a disease by Hippocrates, who recommended dieting, physical exercise, and sun exposure as preventative...
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