Research Checks interrogate newly published studies and how they’re reported in the media. The analysis is undertaken by one or more academics not involved with the study, and reviewed by another, to ...

People make decisions about what to eat based on their beliefs and backgrounds, including health, political, environmental, cultural, or religious ideals. For some people, that carries over into what ...

Recently, there’s been a trend of people wanting to feed their pets a diet that follows their own dietary preferences — which often means a meat-free diet. Vets have long maintained that feeding cats ...

Cats are obligate carnivores. That means that they can’t derive all their essential nutrients from plants. “Because they have a fairly precise, consistent diet, they've lost some ability to consume ...

You love your cat so much that you just want to give him the absolute best. And to get the most out of your years with your BFF, it’s so important to keep him happy and healthy. That’s why choosing ...

Q: "Is an iodine-restricted diet more effective than a raw diet for hyperthyroidism? What supplements should my cat be taking to support hyperthyroidism?" A: A balanced raw diet will provide your cat ...

Adelaide University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Research Checks interrogate newly published studies and how they’re reported in the media. The analysis is undertaken by one or ...