Diet & Food
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Asparagus link to breast cancer
An amino acid found in many common foods could aid breast cancer metastasis, according to British researchers. Read more
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Folic acid in bread to protect babies?
There is no risk of overdosing the public with folic acid through fortification of flour, experts say today. Read more
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Probiotics for healthy pregnancy?
Probiotics could help lower the risks of preeclampsia and premature birth, Swedish researchers say today. Read more
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TV addiction plus adverts triggers junk food habits
Teenagers who watch hours of commercial television – with advertising breaks – tend to snack on large amounts of junk food and drink, according to a major UK analysis today. Read more
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Risky fat linked to sedentary time
New links have been found between long periods of sedentary time and fat deposited specifically around internal organs. Read more
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Obesity prevention gene found in Pakistan and Greenland
A newly analysed gene is linked to the risk of obesity via the malfunction of a protein controlling appetite control, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Baby ban on eggs and peanuts until six months
Babies should not be fed hen’s eggs or peanuts between four and six months of age, a UK government body review has concluded. Read more
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Resolutions may trigger risk-reducing behaviour change – study
Sticking to New Year resolutions to lead a healthier lifestyle helps individuals reduce the risk of developing cancer, according to Welsh researchers. Read more
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Medical tales of common home products
Misuse of household products and home remedies – and the occasional cure – have fuelled thousands of medical reports in the last ten years. Read more
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Use home-made popcorn, not crisps – parents advised
Public health experts today launch a bid to change the way children snack – in a move that would see the end of ice-creams and packets of crisps. Read more