Diet & Food
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Brits fail to slim
Hospitals continue to admit growing numbers of patients for treatment for obesity – while there is no sign of the UK population slimming, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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New pregnancy coffee warning
Chocolate and cola may be off the menu for pregnant women – as well as coffee – following the findings of Scandinavian research revealed today. Read more
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Folic acid may prevent autism
Women are encouraged to take the vitamin folic acid in pregnancy – and a new study suggests it may help prevent autism. Read more
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Calcium linked to heart death
A high calcium intake may be linked to women facing an increased risk of serious heart disease, researchers warned today. Read more
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Natural extracts halt Alzheimer’s disease
Extracts of green tea and red wine may help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, new research indicates. Read more
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Using oil not fat not enough – experts
Switching from fats to cooking oils may not be enough to protect the heart, researchers warned today. Read more
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Vegetarians enjoy heart protection
Vegetarians enjoy a massively reduced risk of developing heart disease compared with others, according to findings from a major European project reported last night. Read more
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Fruit and veg that protect against devastating disease
Red, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables may help prevent the development of motor neurone disease, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Pregnancy vitamin cleared of cancer link
Adding the vitamin folic acid to flour to protect pregnant women does not make any difference to cancer risk, British researchers said today. Read more
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Viagra may burn fat
The use of Viagra may be giving men a second, unexpected, boost – around their waists, researchers say. Read more