Diet & Food
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Study backs vitamin D to prevent infection
Low levels of vitamin D may help explain the spread of colds and flu during the winter, according to a major international research project published today. Read more
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How saturated fat may trigger liver disease
A single large helping of saturated fat leads to fat accumulating in the liver and to metabolic changes, according to a German study published last night. Read more
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Simple test that could check patient’s diet
A urine test could be used to check patient claims about the quality of their diets, researchers report today. Read more
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Gastric bypass beneficial to severely obese teens
Gastric bypass surgery can help severely obese teenagers maintain their weight loss, although they may need to undergo additional procedures to deal with complications, two studies reported today. Read more
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Diet role in elderly brain health
Elderly people may make a big contribution to their brain health by eating a healthy diet, according to a Scottish study. Read more
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Fish oil-heart benefit backed
A new review of the evidence to date confirms previous findings that increasing omega-3 intake in the diet may well be beneficial for the heart. Read more
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Sweetener study sparks concern
Senior paediatricians have urged parents not to be deterred by a study claiming that low-sugar drinks offer few benefits for health. Read more
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Middle-aged are unhealthy – Public Health England
Only one in six of England’s middle-aged people are leading a healthy lifestyle, according to Public Health England. Read more
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Cured meat-asthma link found
Eating large amounts of cured meat may trigger the worsening of asthma symptoms, either directly or via increased body mass index, researchers say today. Read more
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Very low lipid target "effective"
Using medication to reduce adult lipid levels to those of a new-born baby is an effective way of treating cardiovascular disease, British researchers have claimed. Read more