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Leo is a science writer with a focus on environmental and food research. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Newcastle University and a master's degree in science communication from the University of Edinburgh.


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Published Content
Total: 145
Toddler bemused in supermarket.
News

A Toddler’s Sugary Diet May Raise Their Lifetime Risk of Diabetes

According to a new study, the amount of sugar a child consumes in their first 1,000 days could determine their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes decades later.
A photo of Chiara Dall’Asta next to a bottle of milk and almonds.
Article

Cataloging the Mycotoxins in Plant-Based “Meats” and “Milk”

Ahead of her RAFA presentation, Technology Networks caught up with Professor Chiara Dall’Asta to discuss whether plant-based substitute products pose a mycotoxin risk.
Coconut oil in a jar, next to a coconut.
Article

Coconut Oil and Your Health: The Good and the Bad

A majority of Americans believe coconut oil is healthy. The thing is, according to many cardiovascular researchers, it isn’t.
Older person eating jam on toast.
News

Humans’ Ability To Digest Carbs Predates the Agricultural Revolution

Humans have been primed to enjoy carbohydrate-rich foods for a lot longer than previously thought, according to a new study.
Bugs in chopsticks.
Article

Westerners Still Don’t Want To Eat Insects – But Their Pets Don’t Mind

The pet food and agricultural sectors appear to find insect protein more palatable than restaurant diners do.
Olives and olive oil.
News

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Slows Memory Decline in Down Syndrome Mouse Model

The researchers noticed that, compared to the control group, the mice given the oil showed significant improvement in learning and spatial memory.
A stream of foam on leaves.
Article

How To Test for PFAS: A Q&A With NIST’s Jessica Reiner

Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Reiner to find out the considerations analysts should have when testing forever chemicals, how to prepare a sample and what the future holds for this burgeoning field of chemistry.
Chili peppers in a row.
News

Your Hot Sauce Expectations Affect How Spicy a Dip Tastes

In the novel experiment, participants underwent a brain MRI scan while being sprayed with water and low- and high-intensity hot sauces.
A baby/toddler is fed a spoonful of porridge/cereal
News

UK Toddlers Get Nearly Half Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Foods

Toddlers in the UK get a substantial and concerning portion of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a new study.
A cappuccino in a cup.
News

Fizzy Drinks and Coffee May Raise Stroke Risk, But Tea and Water Could Lower It

While moderate coffee consumption appears to come without risks, a habit of more than four cups a day seems to confer a stroke risk in older caffeine drinkers.
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