Do Antibiotics In Animal Feed Pose A Serious Risk To Human Health?

As fears rise over antibiotic resistance, two experts on bmj.com today debate whether adding antibiotics to animal feed poses a serious risk to human health…

Vitamin A Supplements For Children – 600,000 Lives Could Be Saved Per Year

According to a study published on bmj.com today, children in low and middle-income countries should receive vitamin A supplements to prevent death and illness. Researchers believe further trials to be unethical as the effectiveness of vitamin A supplementation is extremely well documented and press the need to provide supplements for all children at risk of deficiency to policymakers…

Salt Reduction Measures Must Be Taken By Health Policy Makers, Say Experts

Experts on bmj.com today say that health policy makers and governments worldwide must find an appropriate solution to reduce salt intake to save most lives and public money in shrinking economies. Studies have proven that reduced salt intake saves costs…