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The European Commission’s own advisory body “Science Advice for Policy by European Academies” has recommended the use of economic incentives to encourage healthier diets.  (Source: Pixabay)
Healthy Diet

Can a Shift in Food Tax Save Lives?

A new study has revealed that if tax is removed from healthy foods and levied on unhealthy foods that have a negative impact on the environment, it can lead to environmental and human health benefits which means that fewer people would die prematurely each year.

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The presence of bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle was first confirmed in early 2024, renewing urgent concerns for animal and farm worker health and the dairy supply chain.  (Source: Storyblocks)
1.5 Million Dollar Grant

Addressing Bird Flu in Dairy Cattle

A hefty grant of 1.5-million-dollars has been secured by researchers from the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine in order to work on collaborative projects aimed at understanding disease transmission and mitigating the impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on dairy herds and the broader agricultural industry.

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