Health

Once-controversial British chef Marco Pierre White has given his seal of approval to plant-based eating. The declaration follows a five-stone loss after eating vegan for nine months. Despite recording numerous benefits, the multiple…
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Signed up to Veganuary to try eating vegan for 31 days (and hopefully for longer)? A bit confused about how to whip up quick and easy meals on your new diet? Don’t fret, we at Green Queen are here to help with 6 must-haves to stock your…
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The nonprofit Switch4Good pranked Starbucks in early December. Together with the Yes Men, they issued a fake press release on behalf of the coffee conglomerate. The release claimed that Starbucks would be dropping its plant milk surcharge…
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By Beth Parkin Farming animals for food is responsible for around 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If left unchallenged, the influence of this industry alone would probably make it impossible for the world to meet its target of…
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Just how bad is the air pollution in Hong Kong? And what can be done about it? Here's everything you need to know. In 2019, the American Women’s Association (AWA) of Hong Kong hosted a panel talk on air pollution in the city at…
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Geltor has announced the upcoming release of a product range developed in collaboration with collagen aficionado and K-Beauty influencer Sally Olivia Kim. Kim was appointed Geltor’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence in October. As yet, little is…
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Illinois-based Roquette has leveraged its expertise within the plant-based pharmaceutical excipients industry to bring a brand new animal-free softgel solution to market. Lycagel Premix has been formulated using the company’s pea starch…
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A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has revealed that eating mushrooms could lower the risk of depression. Sampling data from more than 24,000 adults in the US, between 2005 and 2016, researchers from Penn State…
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New research suggests that the type of fat matters when it comes to its impact on cardiovascular health. According to a new study, it’s not just about the amount of fat consumed in one’s diet, but where this fat comes from when it…
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By: Marco Springmann Many people are choosing to make the switch to plant-based diets for many reasons – including as a way of cutting their climate footprint or to be healthier. Yet there’s long been the notion that…
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Older adults who consume a vegan diet take 58% fewer medications than meat-eaters, finds a new study. The research, which compared the dietary patterns and the number of pills seniors take regularly, also found that plant-based diets were…
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By Cara Korte World leaders will turn their focus to gender Tuesday at the U.N. global climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. Globally, women are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than men, as they make…
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Plastic pollution in the atmosphere can worsen symptoms of diabetes and allergies, new research has found. The study, which is still ongoing, also revealed how tiny plastic particles released into the air could inflame arthritis and…
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Leading health experts say there is a “fundamental need” to “rapidly evolve” towards plant-based and other alternative protein.
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CALF is a new database of laws relating to farmed animals that helps policymakers and advocates build a more sustainable food system.
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Biomilq, the female-led biotech developing lab-grown breastmilk, has secured $21 million in a Series A round with backing from Bill Gates.
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Three new studies have linked plant-based diets to better urological health in men, reduced risk of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. 
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Here are 16 easy digital detox habits that you should try to maintain to keep yourself and your planet healthy. It's easier than you think.
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Is CBD legal? Here's everything you need to know about CBD benefits and side effects and its legal standings in Hong Kong.
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Meat consumption in the UK has fallen by 17% over the decade, but bigger cuts will still be needed for the country to meet its climate goals.
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Should you drink from a copper water bottle? What are the benefits to your health? What about the side effects?
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