Diet & Food
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Smoking gene link to weight loss
Heavy smokers may be successful in staying slim – but not in improving their health, according to a new genetic analysis. Read more
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Cancer risk from female obesity
Women who are obese face a 40% increased risk of developing a range of cancers, researchers warn today. Read more
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How healthy living may stave off dementia
A programme of healthy eating guidance, exercise, and brain training, can help stave off dementia, the results of a unique two-year trial have found. Read more
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Fat converting drug for weight loss?
Scientists have discovered that a novel drug can change one type of bodily fat into another and might help trigger weight loss. Read more
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How high-veg diet is good for heart
A near vegetarian diet can make a massive difference to the health of the heart, British researchers reported today. Read more
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Cut down sugar – WHO
Sugar should not represent more than 10% of daily energy intake, according to global guidelines published yesterday. Read more
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‘Moderate’ coffee consumption reduces heart attack risk
Moderate daily coffee consumption could help to prevent coronary calcium, a build-up of which leads to heart attacks, according to a study published today. Read more
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Weight loss surgery increases pregnancy complications
Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery and go on to become pregnant should be given extra care by their health services. Read more
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Coffee could reduce MS risk
Drinking coffee could help to lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis, it was claimed last night. Read more
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Peanut cure for peanut allergy
Children who consume peanut foods when they are weaned are unlikely to develop allergy to the nut, British researchers reported last night. Read more