Diet & Food
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Yoghurt may help prevent bowel cancer
Men who eat yoghurt at least twice a week appear to have a reduced risk of developing adenomas in the bowel, researchers report today. Read more
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Red wine compound investigated for hypertension care
A compound produced by fruits in response to injury or attack could hold the key for to new treatments for hypertension, researchers report today. Read more
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Dementia prevention guidance released
New global guidelines set out how the public can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Read more
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A million have untreated hypertension before 45
More than a million people under the age of 45 have untreated hypertension, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Glasgow hears about world obesity challenge
Health care agencies overwhelmingly underestimate efforts made by the obese to lose weight, according to a new international study. Read more
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Doubts over peanut immunotherapy
So-called immunotherapy has often been hailed as a cure for peanut allergy – but international studies show it does in fact increase rates of anaphylaxis and allergic reactions, according to a new analysis. Read more
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New genetic variants linked to obesity
Scientists working on weight-loss therapies have been investigating receptors on cell surfaces called G protein-coupled receptors. Read more
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Statins failing half of patients – but do they take them?
Half of patients prescribed statins do not achieve the necessary “healthy” cholesterol levels after two years of treatment, according to a new observational study. Read more
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Risk from promotional food offers
People who take advantage of supermarket special offers on food face increased risk of obesity, researchers warn today. Read more
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Coffee compounds could inhibit prostate cancer – lab study
Compounds found in coffee could inhibit prostate cancer, a European conference is to hear today. Read more