Diet & Food
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Fast food link to depression
Eating fast food significantly increases the risk of becoming depressed, researchers have claimed. Read more
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Scientists seek ‘feel full’ foods
A major European project will develop and test new food products that can control the appetite in a bid to find new ways of tackling the epidemic of obesity, it has been announced. Read more
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Low-carb warning on diabetes
People with diabetes should not be tempted to use low-carb diets to manage their weight, a researcher has warned. Read more
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Doorstep pizza’s salty problem
Takeaway pizzas may be piling on the taste by piling on the salt, researchers warned today. Read more
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Vitamin E no influence on women’s heart failure risk
A new study suggests that vitamin E supplements do not help prevent women developing heart failure – nor do they worsen the risk. Read more
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Diet link to MS prevention
Wine, fish and coffee seem to help people with one kind of multiple sclerosis, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Diabetes link to white rice
People should switch to eating wholegrain rice because consuming white rice regularly can “significantly increase” the risk of developing diabetes, it was claimed today. Read more
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How fizz and burgers damage heart
New findings, reported last night, show how too much red meat and too many sugary drinks can damage health. Read more
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Ham link to lung disease
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to deteriorate and need hospital treatment again if they eat too much cured meat, according to a Spanish study published yesterday. Read more
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Danger from uncessary selenium supplements – expert
Selenium supplements could be harmful for people whose levels are already high enough, experts warn today. Read more