Diet & Food
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Sugar tax could be part of obesity plan
British government advisers are to investigate a sugar tax – as well as new restrictions on advertising to children – as part of a drive to tackle obesity, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Lithium in drinking water?
The metal lithium could be added to drinking water to help cut suicide rates and improve the public mood, according to psychiatrists. Read more
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Soy food may boost men
Men with a common form of diabetes can be put on a high soy diet without it affecting their masculinity, British researchers have found. Read more
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Warning on fat-burning drug
A toxic “fat-burning” chemical is becoming increasingly popular with body-obsessed Britons, doctors warned today. Read more
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How sunshine vitamin prevents death
The link between levels of vitamin D – which is generated by sunshine – and death from all causes is "remarkably consistent" across different countries, researchers say today. Read more
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Soy cancer protection hope setback
Soy-based foods offer no protection against cancer of the lining of the womb, researchers say today. Read more
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Chicken liver key food poisoning source
Chicken liver – often used in pate – is a key source of food poisoning, according to an analysis by UK public health experts published yesterday. Read more
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Protein may prevent stroke
Diets high in protein may help prevent strokes, researchers say today. Read more
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Red meat breast cancer link
Women who eat large amounts of red meat may face an increased risk of developing breast cancer, researchers warned today. Read more
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Tomato pill’ clue to healthy heart
A daily “tomato pill” could improve blood vessel function of people with heart disease, researchers announced today. Read more