Human Health Archives - Page 53 of 114

Jul 31 2015 | Faunalytics

Study of Current and Former Vegetarians and Vegans: Qualitative Findings

Lapsing vegetarians and vegans need better information about health and food choices, as well as more social support, to stick to their ethical diets. READ MORE

Jul 27 2015 | karol orzechowski

Using Animals For Infection Studies: Is it Ever Justified?

Even some scientists on the "pro" side of the animal experimentation debate recognize the ethical dilemmas with animal experiments and qualify their opinions very carefully, especially in relation to studies examining infections. READ MORE

Jul 23 2015 | karol orzechowski

Microbes in Deli Meats May Be Linked to Higher Worker Mortality

Deli workers are dying at a "high rate" from diseases related to microbes present in meat products, which may cause long-term infections. READ MORE

Jul 21 2015 | karol orzechowski

Animals Used in Research – 2014 USDA Report

Animal use in experiments in the U.S. is down 6% from last year, to 834,453 - the lowest number on record. READ MORE

Jul 17 2015 | karol orzechowski

Companions During Wartime: Dogs Adopted During Deployment

Some soldiers in the field will go to extraordinary lengths to help stray dogs, and even bring them back home, though the relationship is likely to be mutually beneficial. READ MORE

Jul 14 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Psychology of ‘Sustainable’ Food Choices

If we want consumers to make more "sustainable" food choices, we need to let people know what's in it for them too. READ MORE

Jul 12 2015 | karol orzechowski

Being Veg Shrinks Your Carbon Footprint and Lengthens Your Life

A study of more than 73,000 participants finds that mortality rates are nearly 20% higher for non-veg folks, and their carbon emissions increase by a third. READ MORE

Jul 7 2015 | karol orzechowski

Veg Diets are Healthier, and Promoting Them Pays Off Long-term

Better health results can be achieved if health workers promote veg diets over meat-based diets, even if people sometimes "cheat." READ MORE

Jul 3 2015 | karol orzechowski

Compromise and Consumers: Beyond Regulations

Consumers might select products that are better for animal welfare if they are presented with a range of options, so they can choose between ethics and price. READ MORE

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