Diet & Food
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Risk factors main cause of young coronary artery disease – conference
Only a minority of young patients with coronary artery disease are victims of genetics, according to analysis presented at a major conference. Read more
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Urgent funding needed for safe water services
International organisations have come together to call for greater investment to deliver water and sanitation services in the world’s poorest countries. Read more
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Omega-3 supplements do not prevent diabetes
Consumption of fish oils and other omega-3 fats has no impact in preventing the development of type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Genes and apps could limit health check invites
The NHS could seek to cut the cost of screening middle-aged adults by using apps and AI, it was announced today. Read more
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Call for sugar-free schools
All schools should be sugar-free to prevent rising rates of serous tooth decay, surgeons say today. Read more
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Hormone combination offers weight loss hope
A hormone treatment could be as effective as gastric bypass surgery in achieving weight loss, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Dark chocolate ‘may relieve depression’
Eating dark chocolate may relieve depressive symptoms, according to the first study of its kind that examines the association with depression according to the type of chocolate consumed. Read more
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Salt regulation changes linked to disease rise
The end of government regulations on salt content in food is linked to thousands of extra cardiovascular disease and stomach cancer cases in England, it was claimed today. Read more
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Healthy lifestyle could reduce genetic risk of dementia
Living a healthy lifestyle could reduce a person’s genetic risk of dementia by almost one third, the first study of its kind has revealed. Read more
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Cancer risk from obesity rising
The cancer risk from obesity is growing every year and is overtaking other major risk factors, such as smoking, according to Cancer Research UK. Read more