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Could caterpillars be the new beef?

Could caterpillars be the new beef?

A new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) calls to eat more insects. Edible insects are now being aggressively promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. 2 billion people eat insects but the report says it’s not enough.  The world’s food supply needs to double by 2050 to feed the projected population growths.

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Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China - update

22 April 2013 - As of 22 April 2013 (18:00CET), the National Health and Fami...

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World Health Day 2013

World Health Day 2013

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April and highlights a priority area of...

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:42 )

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Obesity swallows hunger as world’s top health problem

Obesity swallows hunger as world’s top health problem

The global obesity epidemic is a problem that threatens a lot more than one...

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Sugar piling up excess weight

Sugar piling up excess weight

A new inclusive study published by the British Medical Journal investigated...

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Huge 'holograms' created for doctors
Two junior doctors develop giant 3D animations of human body parts to make medics' lectures more memorable.
AUDIO: A life logged by apps
Masters Student Sarah Watson is using 12 phone apps to monitor her daily life
Baby success for new 'safer' IVF
In a world first, a healthy baby has been born using a "safer" new IVF method.
'Quiet epidemic' of UK male cancer
Action is needed to fight a "quiet epidemic" of oesophageal cancer, which is on the rise in the UK, particularly in men, say cancer experts.
Does a child die of hunger every 10 seconds?
Is it true that a child dies of hunger every 10 seconds?
Pregnancy drinking confusion warning
Confusing messages about how much alcohol is safe to drink in pregnancy is making it difficult for the NHS to tackle substance misuse, experts warn.

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