Diet & Food
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No benefit of probiotics on colic
Infants with colic may not benefit from so-called probiotics – yoghurt type foods aimed at replenishing gut bacteria, according to a new study. Read more
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Vitamin D benefits still unclear
A major review on the health benefits of the sunshine vitamin, D, has found no clear positive effects, researchers say today. Read more
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Seven fruit and vegs give most benefit
People should eat seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables daily to gain the greatest protection against heart disease and cancer, researchers say today. Read more
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Overweight the new ‘normal’
Being overweight is becoming the new "normal," according to England’s chief medical officer. Read more
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Organic food does not prevent cancer
Eating organic food may feel healthy – but it does not cut the risk of developing cancer, according to the findings of a major study today. Read more
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DNA test to spot children at weight risk
A simple DNA test could be used to predict which five-year-old children will put on weight, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Eating ‘little and often’ not helpful
Eating small, frequent meals is not a very effective method for weight loss, researchers say today. Read more
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Genes affect fried food risk
Genes may play a role in determining whether fried food makes someone fat, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Fats and oils in diet not so different – study
The effects of different kinds of fats and food oils on health may have been exaggerated, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Pregnancy obesity warning on screening
Growing rates of obesity among pregnant women may hamper efforts to use ultra-sound to monitor the health of babies, researchers have warned. Read more