Diet & Food
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Child food supplements have limited benefit for malnourished children
Energy dense food supplements can benefit malnourished children in some ways but they may not prevent acute malnutrition, researchers have warned. Read more
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Body fat location linked to diabetes risk
Fat around the abdomen is a key factor in increasing diabetes risk, experts warn today. Read more
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Industrial fat target for Euro-heart campaign
Levels of a dangerous industrially produced fat in European foods are falling – but are still too high, researchers warned today. Read more
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Kidney stone epidemic warning
Europe is facing a surge in kidney stone problems, urologists warned today. Read more
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Obesity in the genes?
Obesity may largely be in the genes, an expert claims today. Read more
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Red wine best without alcohol?
It may be the red in red wine and not the alcohol that is good for the circulation, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Weight-loss beliefs jeopardise anti-obesity drugs
Psychological problems may prevent weight-loss drugs from being effective, researchers have warned. Read more
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Fitness fatness links queried
Many people who are obese have no greater risk of heart disease or cancer than people of normal weight, researchers said today. Read more
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Chocolate protects against stroke – research
Eating chocolate of all kinds may help men to reduce the risk of having a stroke, Swedish researchers reported last night. Read more
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Crash diets work – study
Crash diets or fasts have long-term benefits, Scottish researchers said yesterday. Read more