Diet & Food
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Fruit that may help repair ex-smokers’ lungs
A diet high in apples and tomatoes could help to restore lung damage caused by smoking, a new US study has suggested. Read more
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Healthy diet could reduce MS symptoms
People with multiple sclerosis may suffer fewer symptoms if they eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Read more
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Weight loss support beats diabetes
An intensive weight management programme can lead to remission of type 2 diabetes in up to half of patients, researchers report today. Read more
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Fake diet pill sales rife in UK – regulators
Warnings have been issued about the dangers of fake slimming pills after one third of dieters admitted to buying pills online, with many suffering side effects such as bleeding. Read more
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Obesity threat to cardiovascular health – especially in UK
The world’s wealthiest countries have successfully reduced deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke – but this is under threat from rising rates of obesity, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Moderate coffee drinking more beneficial than harmful
Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day is more likely to be a benefit to health than harmful to it, according to the latest study of the beverage published today. Read more
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Obesity outcomes improved by diet plans
Low-fat weight loss interventions can be effective at reducing mortality among obese people, according to a new Scottish analysis. Read more
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Assisted reproduction boost from vitamin D
High levels of vitamin D may contribute to success in assisted reproduction treatment, researchers say today. Read more
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Underweight link to early menopause
Women who are or have been underweight face an increased raised risk of experiencing an early menopause, researchers report today. Read more
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Child obesity problems grows
Efforts to reduce child obesity are failing, according to new figures showing an increasing problem amongst school-starters. Read more