All University of Cambridge articles
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NewsUltra-processed foods responsible for majority of UK adolescents' calorie intake
New research from Cambridge and Bristol has found that roughly two-thirds of UK adolescents' daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods.
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NewsResearchers find flaws in pork labelling schemes
Pork labelling schemes are “not helpful” when it comes to helping consumers making informed buying choices, according to researchers from various universities.
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NewsDeprived areas have unhealthiest food options, claims research
University of Cambridge scientists leverage AI to assess menu healthiness across British food outlets, revealing disparities in deprived areas, posing a double burden.
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NewsDo conservation policies risk global biodiversity damage?
Two academics from the UK have warned that ‘green’ farming policies may accelerate global biodiversity loss.
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NewsDog health at risk from shotgun pellets in raw pheasant pet food
Researchers have studied samples of raw pheasant dog food and have claimed that “the majority” contained “high levels of lead”.
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NewsScientists make advancements in engineering crop research
Researchers have made “significant advances” towards understanding why certain crops are better at generating a higher yield than others.
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NewsStudy links fruit and veg supply issues to raised blood pressure
Researchers have claimed that lower income countries that have a reduced availability of fruit and vegetables are at risk of higher levels of raised blood pressure.
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NewsCarbon emissions from fertilisers could reduce by 80 percent by 2050
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have said carbon emissions from fertilisers could be reduced to one-fifth of the current levels by 2050.
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NewsUK soft drink taxes linked with decreased obesity in girls
A study has found there to be an eight percent reduction in obesity in girls coinciding with 2018 soft drinks industry levy.