See our new brief on Meat! Meat consists of the edible parts of an animal, and is a source of protein and micronutrients (e.g. iron, vitamins, choline). Meat can be...
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Our new brief on Dairy products is out. Dairy products include milk and most milk-derived products, such as yoghurt and cheese. These contain protein, calcium...

The European Commission’s evaluation shows EU tobacco rules have cut smoking and deaths, but the rapid rise of e‑cigarettes, heated‑tobacco products and nicotine pouches create challenges...
Sugars can impact health in various ways, including diabetes, blood glucose, weight, blood pressure, blood lipids, and dental health.
A JRC survey on decoding depression has recently been launched to better understand how people across the EU and globally find, evaluate, and use information about...
Sodium is an essential nutrient and is necessary for normal cell function and for neurotransmission. Most sodium is consumed in the form of sodium chloride ('salt'). Recommended intake levels are generally...
Yesterday, the European Commission recommended a revision of the Council Recommendation on smoke-free environments to better protect people from the effects of second-hand smoke and aerosols. The current Council Recommendation (2009/C...

Οn 18 September, JRC.F1 colleagues from the Health Promotion team presented and launched the Commission’s newest tool, the Food and Beverages Labels Explorer – or FABLE, at the final...
Last week was marked by two important events focused on improving mental health of Europeans: a Communication on a new Comprehensive approach to mental health and a High Level...

