Diet & Food
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Fruit juices have too much sugar – study
Some fruit juices and smoothies contain nearly five teaspoons of free sugar, researchers warned today. Read more
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Increased vitamin C in diet linked to cataract reduction
Increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables rich in vitamin C could help to reduce the risk of cataracts by as much as one third, a study has revealed today (24 March, 2016). Read more
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Type 2 diabetes ‘reversed’ by diet
A study of a very low calorie diet has found it has the potential to reverse type 2 diabetes – but is challenging for patients. Read more
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Salt down – but not enough
Britons have cut their salt consumption in the last decade – but not by enough, according to public health experts. Read more
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Public needs more fibre – new guidelines
Five-a-day does not provide enough fibre, according to new guidelines published yesterday by Public Health England. Read more
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No benefit from hypoallergenic formula milk
Formula milk intended to cut the risk of eczema and allergies is not effective, researchers say today. Read more
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Six cups of coffee a day ‘ lowers MS risk’
Drinking six cups of coffee a day could reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis by nearly one third, thanks to the neuroprotective properties of caffeine, according to Swedish research. Read more
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Limited support for maternal vitamin D
Pregnant women may help their babies by taking vitamin D supplements during the winter, researchers report today. Read more
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No vitamin D protection against infant asthma
Supplementation with vitamin D during pregnancy has no beneficial effect on asthma in the child, according to a Danish study published last night. Read more
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Anti-craving hormones to be tested
Hormones that could reduce cravings for food, tobacco and alcohol are to be tested in a British research project. Read more