One in seven adults are reportedly addicted to ultra-processed foods
An analysis of 281 studies from 36 different countries, published in the BMJ, states that the way some people consume UPFs ‘meets the criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorder.’
Did you know that, given the option, most rats will choose sugar instead of cocaine?
This is according to an
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Exclusive – How Wawa Gatheru is closing the climate movement gaps
In 2021, the environmental justice activist founded Black Girl Environmentalist to centre Black girls, women, and gender-expansive people in the climate movement while shifting inequitable power structures that create barriers to access. We spoke to her about what this involves. Wanjiku (Wawa) Gatheru has made it her mission to guarantee...
UK ministers set to ban single-use vapes over child addiction fears
UK ministers are reportedly poised to announce a nationwide ban on single-use vapes in the coming week. With their considerable ecological impact considered in discussions, the chief concern is that children are becoming addicted. Your local off license is about to become a lot less colourful in the coming weeks,...
Shouting at kids increases their risk of mental health issues by 50%
New research claims that shouting can be as damaging to children’s development as sexual and physical abuse. It warns that young people exposed to hostile parenting early on are more likely to self-hr, use drugs, and commit crimes. According to a recent study published in Science Direct, shouting at, denigrating,...
Is it surprising that Gen Z is giving up on higher education?
Surveys conducted last year reveal that only half of Gen Z say they are interested in pursuing a four-year degree after finishing high school. Looking at the big picture, is this truly surprising? Imagine you’ve just graduated from university, one of the biggest accomplishments of your life so far. Now drowning...
The first-hand reality of trying to get justice for rape
One of the primary purposes of the English legal system is to ensure justice is served to those who break the law, including cases involving rape and sexual assault. But for many, the justice system is failing. After five years of trying to bury what happened to her, Ciara...
Bill Gates backs plant-based meat companies as ‘the future’
The billionaire has invested in multiple plant-based meat companies, including Impossible, Beyond Meat, and Upside Foods. Despite this, he acknowledges that getting most people to adopt veganism is unrealistic. Over the years, Bill Gates has become known for his philanthropy, climate advocacy, and financial generosity for projects working to create social change. He has dedicated large portions of his wealth to improving public health by supporting research and development for...
Almost one in three female surgeons have been sexually assaulted
Representing a ‘#MeToo moment’ for the NHS, a recent survey has uncovered a pattern of female trainees being abused by senior male surgeons during the past five years in operating theatres across the UK. Almost a third of female surgeons in the UK have been sexually assaulted by a colleague during the past five years, a recent survey – which is the largest of its kind – has revealed. Published in...
Unpacking the controversy around celebrity charity organisations
Committing to donating a sum of money isn’t the same as donating it directly. Acknowledging this difference can tell us a lot about how celebrities and multinational companies ‘give back’. ‘We’ve committed to donating X amount to X cause,’ is a phrase often used when celebrities and multi-national companies announce their involvement in charitable work. And while we tend to feel that all is good and well in the world whenever...
UN judge urges UK to address slavery reparations
Patrick Robinson has said payment to countries impacted by transatlantic slavery is ‘required by law’. A UN judge sparked national outrage on Tuesday after statements made about UK slavery reparations. Patrick Robinson, a judge at the international court of justice, said the UK can no longer ignore growing calls for reparative payments over the long-standing cultural, social, and economic impacts of transatlantic slavery. ‘They cannot continue to ignore the greatest atrocity,...
