Diet & Food

  • Ban sports supplement sponsorship call

    Sporting organisations are giving "unwarranted credibility" to energy drinks and supplements by allowing them to sponsor events and teams, it was claimed today. Read more

  • Apps and olive oil for weight control

    Everyone should be encouraged to keep active and eat a healthy diet – not just the overweight, according to new UK guidelines issued today. Read more

  • Roasting may trigger peanut allergy

    Dry-roasted peanuts may be tastier than normal peanuts – but they are also more likely to trigger the development of serious allergies, researchers revealed today. Read more

  • Berry to boost cancer care?

    A berry found in North America could improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments, British researchers reveal today. Read more

  • One in 500 have low-fat gene

    Some people have a rare gene that "dramatically" cuts the level of fats in the blood, researchers reported last night. Read more

  • High fat dairy may prevent diabetes

    People who eat and drink high fat dairy products may be protecting themselves against diabetes, researchers have revealed. Read more

  • ‘Fat shaming’ part of obesity problem

    “Fat Shaming” – discriminating against people who are overweight or obese – has been shown to be “part of the obesity problem and not the solution”, according to experts. Read more

  • An apple a day…

    Simply eating one item of fruit a day may be responsible for cutting the risk of heart disease and stroke by 40%, researchers reported yesterday. Read more

  • Tea best for heart?

    Tea may be one of the best drinks to prevent heart disease – while energy drinks should be avoided, according to new findings. Read more

  • Salt link to MS?

    Excessive consumption of salt is known to be linked to high blood pressure – but it may also aggravate problems for people with multiple sclerosis, doctors warn today. Read more