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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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Newcastle University  


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Published Content
Total: 165
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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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News

Yes, Plant-Based Diets Really Are Better for Your Health, Review Finds

After reassessing 48 previously published papers on the health effects of plant-based diets, researchers from the University of Bologna concluded that such lifestyles reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers.
A person sprinkling salt.
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Regularly Salting Your Food Could Increase Your Risk of Stomach Cancer

In a new study, participants who said they regularly salted their food were 41% more likely to develop stomach cancer than those who left their saltshakers untouched.
A wooden spoon filled with olives and olive oil.
News

A Daily Drizzle of Olive Oil May Lower Your Dementia Risk

Harvard researchers found that participants who regularly consumed olive oil were less likely to die from dementia than their animal-fat-frying counterparts.
A bowl of falafel salad.
News

Plant-Based Diet Can Reduce Severity of Colorectal and Prostate Cancer

Two separate papers both concluded that plant-based diets may minimize cancer progression.
Heavy Metal Analysis In Food infographic snippet
Infographic

Heavy Metals Analysis in Food

Download this infographic to explore the health detriments caused by the "big four" heavy metals, which foods are prone to contamination and how to test for heavy metals.
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News

Cranberry Extracts Boost the Gut Microbiome

Researchers show that cranberry extracts can boost the number of Bifidobacterium bacteria in a person’s gut.
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News

Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle Can Offset Genetic Risks by 60%

The first-of-its-kind study assessed the health data of 353,742 people from the UK Biobank to determine how their lifestyle habits and genes affected their health.
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Article

Red Wine and Your Health: The Good and the Bad

Is there any truth to the common belief that red wine is the "good" alcohol?
A cannabis farm and a picture of Dr. Schlag
Article

Overcoming Drug Propaganda to Lead Europe’s Largest Medical Cannabis Trial: A Q&A With Dr. Anne Katrin Schlag

Dr. Schlag, acting CEO of Drug Science, discusses how the research group's work rises above traditional drug messaging.
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