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Science Writer & Editor

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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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A steel tray of bacon.
News

To Prevent Diabetes and Colorectal Cancer, Americans Could Cut Down on Processed Meat, Say Researchers

Reducing intake of processed meat products like bacon, salami and corned beef by a third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 years, according to researchers from the University of Edinburgh.
A screenshot from the infographic showing a person in PPE placing a beaker in a water source.
Infographic

Emerging Contaminants in Water: Type and Testing

Water, water, everywhere, and every drop tested via a mass spectrometer. Such is the dream of many a water analyst.
A burger in a pan.
Article

Is Plant-Based “Fake” Meat Good for Your Health?

Are fake meats the healthy, greener alternative to the fatty flesh of cows and pigs? Or are they just another counterfeit component of the West’s new detrimental diet? Technology Networks asked the experts to find out.
Fried small fish in a bowl. Slice of lemon on the side.
News

Eating Small Fish May Prolong Life in Women

Japanese women who regularly eat small fish whole have lower levels of mortality than women who don’t, according to a new study.
A hand over a bowl of raspberries, blueberries and yoghurt.
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Proportion of US Adults Eating "Ideal Diet" More Than Doubles, But Remains Under 2%

After analysing thousands of dietary records, researchers found that a significantly higher proportion of US adults were now eating a healthier diet. But these nutritional gains aren't evenly spread.
Crisps/chips.
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Ultra-Processed Foods and Alcohol Contribute to 2.7 Million Deaths in Europe a Year, Says WHO

In a new report, the health organization calls on governments to combat the lobbying and commercial influence of “harmful” industries to protect the health of future generations.
Bits of chocolate stacked.
News

Dark Chocolate May Pose Slight Heavy Metal Risk to Children

The findings appear to stand in contrast to the well-publicized results of a 2023 Consumer Report, which concluded that a third of chocolate products tested contained harmful levels of lead and cadmium.
Vacuum-packed sausages
News

Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Insomnia Risk

Ultra-processed food could be behind the insomnia experienced by one third of adults, according to a new study.
A hand holding a fish oil tablet.
News

Fish Oil Supplements May Increase Stroke Risk in Healthy Adults

The researchers say their findings suggest that fish oil supplements may have different roles in the progression of cardiovascular disease depending on the health of a person.
Keto diet food from above.
News

Keto Diet May Age Organs

Following their findings from mouse experiments, researchers have encouraged humans following the ketogenic diet to take intermittent breaks.
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