Diet & Food
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How bariatric surgery cuts melanoma risk
People who undergo bariatric surgery face a "distinct" reduction in risk of developing malignant melanoma, according to a new study. Read more
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Malnutrition’s many forms hitting developing countries
The world is facing a multiple malnutrition problem caused by obesity, poor quality diet and under-nutrition, the World Health Organisation warns today. Read more
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Exercise labels on food may improve choices
Food packaging labels should show how much exercise is needed to burn off the energy content, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Bariatric surgery leads to heart improvements – conference
Obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery could also reverse subclinical heart dysfunction, a conference has heard. Read more
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Bariatric surgery effective for over-65s
Bariatric surgery is an effective procedure for patients over the age of 65, a UK conference has heard. Read more
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Calorie labelling has small impact – is it enough?
Policy-makers should not be deterred by evidence of the limited impact of calorie labelling in fast food outlets, British experts said today. Read more
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Hope for diabetes incidence reduction
Annual incidence of type 2 diabetes may have peaked following increasing efforts to tackle obesity and unhealthy eating, a conference heard today. Read more
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Pregnant women mostly overweight
The majority of newly pregnant women are now recorded as overweight or obese, according to a new analysis of maternity care in the UK. Read more
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How vegetarianism affects health
Vegetarians and pescatarians enjoy low coronary heart disease risk – but may face increased risk of stroke, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Lifetime benefits of healthy cholesterol and blood pressure quantified
People with genetically low cholesterol and blood pressure levels enjoy significant lifetime protection against cardiovascular disease, according to the findings of a major study unveiled yesterday. Read more