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New EU rules will help farmers prevent costly disease outbreaks

New EU rules will help farmers prevent costly disease outbreaks | CIHEAM Press Review | Scoop.it
A more streamlined approvals process for veterinary products in the EU, particularly those used for more uncommon species of farm animals or diseases, will make vaccines and veterinary medicines more cost-effective for smaller farming operations.
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Arab diets a matter of life and death - News

Arab diets a matter of life and death - News | CIHEAM Press Review | Scoop.it

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study, published in The Lancet, found that one in every five people worldwide dies from a poor diet. In 2017 alone, 11 million people succumbed to cardiovascular diseases, cancers and diabetes triggered by unhealthy eating, which has become the leading risk factor for death globally, ahead even of smoking. 

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PORTUGAL : Walking the Line in Vineyards

PORTUGAL : Walking the Line in Vineyards | CIHEAM Press Review | Scoop.it
Winegrowers, especially in France, are known to plant roses at the end of each row of vines. Roses are very sensitive to diseases and can alert winegrowers that something might be wrong in their vineyards.
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Study Says Cutting Saturated Fat Doesn’t Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Study Says Cutting Saturated Fat Doesn’t Reduce Heart Disease Risk | CIHEAM Press Review | Scoop.it
A study found that restricting saturated fat in the diet doesn’t protect against heart disease, reigniting the debate among doctors over the issue. Instead of concentrating on a single nutrient, the authors recommended a more holistic approach to health, which includes following the Mediterranean diet supplemented with large quantities of olive oil.
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