Diet & Food
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20 year study shows statin benefits
Statins significantly reduce death rates among people with high LDL levels and few other cardiovascular risk factors, according to the findings of a major UK study published last night. Read more
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Too many not young at heart, on-line test shows
A publicly backed on-line test of heart health has found thousands of people with a "heart age" ten years greater than their real age, according to figures published today. Read more
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Fat-carb risks re-examined
Dietary advice aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk should focus on carbohydrate intake rather than fat intake, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Aggressive LDL reduction backed at conference
Aggressive reduction of LDL cholesterol levels is safe – and reduces cardiovascular events, a major European conference has been told. Read more
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HDL not so healthy – study
High levels of high density lipoprotein, the supposedly healthy form of cholesterol, in the body are linked with significantly increased mortality risk, according to a Danish study. Read more
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Fitness not a full antidote for obesity – study
People who are "fat but fit" still face an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease, British researchers say today. Read more
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Web aids binge eating disorder care
Internet-based support can effectively help reduce the severity of binge eating disorder, German researchers have reported. Read more
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Coffee ‘reduces risk of death from all causes’
Coffee drinkers may live longer than non-coffee drinkers, according to the largest study yet on the effects of coffee drinking and mortality. Read more
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Vitamins D3 and D2 have different nutritional values
The nutritional values of the two types of vitamin D are significantly different, according to British researchers today. Read more
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Genetic study explains young adult obesity threat
Researchers in Bristol, UK, say they have used genetic analysis to show how obesity causes poor cardiovascular health in the young. Read more