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1st December is World HIV/AIDS Day

There are now 33.4 million people living with HIV, according to 2008 figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). An estimated 2.7 million were newly infected with the virus and two million died of AIDS the same year. Sub-Saharan Africa remains the region most heavily affected by HIV. In 2008, sub-Saharan Africa accounted for read more ...

Sugar and Diabetes – Challenging the Myth

Believe it or not, sugar can be eaten by people who have diabetes. In recent years, scientists have learned that eating some sugar does not usually cause problems for most people who have diabetes as long as it is part of a balanced diet. Anyone with diabetes can fit foods with sugar into their eating read more ...

Reading Labels for your Child

Food labels are often not ideal when you are comparing it to what your child needs.  The reason for this is that food labels are calculated based on what adults need to eat. In terms of energy, your child’s needs have to be based on your child’s age and activity levels and whether your child read more ...
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