Diet & Food
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New backing for sugar taxes
A new alliance is launched today to help combat the epidemic of obesity in the UK. Read more
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Obesity rates grow among 11-year-olds
The number of children who are obese when they leave primary school in England continues to increase, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Folic acid policy failing to stop neural tube defects
Encouraging pregnant women to take folic acid has not led to a reduction in neural tube defects in Europe, researchers say today. Read more
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Coffee link to reduced risk of premature mortality
Drinking three or four cups of coffee a day is linked to reduced risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and neurological diseases, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Mouth cancer incidence increases
Lifestyle changes may be contributing to growing rates of mouth cancer in the UK, experts warned today. Read more
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Fish oil limited benefits for depression
Fish oil supplements have been said to be good for depression – but there is a lack of evidence to support these claims, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Low-fat not the best way to diet – study
Low-fat diets are not the best way to lose weight, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Meat link to cancer claim – WHO
Processed meat, such as bacon, ham and sausage, is carcinogenic to humans while pure red meat is "probably" able to trigger cancer, World Health Organisation experts said yesterday. Read more
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Metabolic syndrome "simplistic"
The idea of a metabolic syndrome that precedes diabetes may be unhelpful and "simplistic", British researchers say today following a major analysis of the evidence. Read more
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UK should reduce sugar consumption – official report
The government should take action to reduce Britain’s "excessive" consumption of sugar, its public health advisers said yesterday. Read more