Diet & Food
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Diet not enough to combat child obesity
Encouraging children to eat fruit and vegetables is not enough to prevent obesity developing, according to British researchers. Read more
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Herbs and berries may combat diabetes threat
Eating herbs and berries and drinking red wine may provide powerful protection against developing diabetes, according to a major British study. Read more
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Diabetes causes found in junk DNA
British scientists are investigating so-called junk DNA to find new clues about the causes of diabetes, it was revealed last night. Read more
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Doctors launch campaign to cut sugar
A major world-wide campaign is being launched today to highlight the link between sugar consumption and growing rates of obesity and diabetes. Read more
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Fruit and veg for asthma
New links have been found between fibre in the diet and asthma. Read more
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Vitamin clue to child strength
Pregnant women who catch the sunshine may help their children be physically stronger, according to British researchers. Read more
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Vitamin E ‘benefits’ Alzheimer’s
Vitamin E may be effective at slowing the progress of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Call to avoid "fad" diets
Britons seeking to shed pounds gained over Christmas are being urged to avoid "fad" diets. Read more
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Peanut eating clue to allergy prevention
Women who eat peanuts during pregnancy may help their children avoid serious allergy, researchers said last night. Read more
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Planning vital for healthy eating
The best way to keep a healthy diet of at least "five a day" fruit and vegetables is to have a strategy, according to a new study. Read more