Diet & Food
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Teenage obesity as dangerous as smoking
Obese teenagers suffer as much damage to their health as someone who smokes ten cigarettes a day, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Sunlight vitamin may combat flu
A large-scale study has found the so-called "sunshine vitamin" Vitamin D may help arm the immune system against colds and flu. Read more
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Fast-food outlets linked to stroke
Risk of stroke seems to be linked to the number of fast-food restaurants in a neighbourhood, researchers reported today. Read more
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Mediterranean diet may protect brain function
New evidence has come to light on the benefits of eating a so-called "Mediterranean diet". Read more
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Mums-to-be must improve lifestyle habits
Very few women follow healthy lifestyle recommendations before they get pregnant, researchers warned today. Read more
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Maternal obesity a problem – new findings
Growing levels of obesity among women of child-bearing age pose a major risk to the next generation of babies, researchers warned today. Read more
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Study finds no benefit from multivitamins
Multivitamins do not seem to reduce the risk of cancer for postmenopausal women, new results indicate. Read more
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Genes link Vitamin D and sunlight to MS
Taking vitamin D during pregnancy may be important in lowering the risk of a child developing multiple sclerosis, according to a genetic study published yesterday. Read more
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When green tea harms cancer patients
Green tea has become a popular health drink said to be rich in vitamins and healthy plant chemicals. Read more
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World campaign against obesity
Obesity was the theme of World Cancer Day yesterday – as new evidence showed public ignorance of the link between weight and cancer is worldwide. Read more