Diet & Food
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Europe needs fish to prevent depression – study
Europeans might improve their mental health by eating more fish, according to a new analysis today. Read more
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Body fat may prevent arthritis
Extra body fat may help men avoid rheumatoid arthritis, according to a Swedish study. Read more
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Saturated fats link to organ inflammation
New findings show how people with very high levels of saturated fat in their blood could be susceptible to inflammation and tissue damage. Read more
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Fizzy drinks linked to cardiac arrest
There appears to be a significant link between consumption of carbonated drinks and out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, according to a new study. Read more
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Time for "high fat Mediterranean diet"
The standard low-fat, low-calorie advice routinely provided to diabetics, among other patient groups, is not effective at reducing illness or death, a cardiologist claimed today. Read more
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Aspirin may protect obese against cancer
People who are overweight may cut their risk of cancer by taking regular aspirin, researchers said last night. Read more
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Trans fats the real heart threat?
Natural saturated fats may not be a major threat to heart health, researchers say today. Read more
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How gastric bypass burns energy
Patients who undergo gastric bypass gain an unexpected bonus from the procedure, according to a Swedish study. Read more
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Obesity acceptance triggers weight gain
People with weight problems are often accused of being in denial – but accepting the problem may lead to more weight gain, according to a new study. Read more
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Daily drink guidelines "irrelevant"
UK guidelines on healthy drinking are ignored by most people as "irrelevant", researchers say today. Read more