Diet & Food
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Slimming pills warning
Many innocent-sounding slimming products sold on-line contain dangerous medicines, UK regulators have warned. Read more
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Good news for vindaloo fans
Researchers say they have found new evidence that a curry spice could help combat male cancer. Read more
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Obesity drugs backed
Anti-obesity drugs can make a major difference in helping assist people to lose weight when they make lifestyle changes, according to British researchers. Read more
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Solid food weaning ‘best’
Parents may do better for their infants by weaning them with solid food rather than with pureed food, British researchers report today. Read more
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Consuming fish during pregnancy ‘improves’ baby brain power
Eating fish during pregnancy could bolster the infant’s intelligence, according to early findings from a major European study. Read more
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New tomato prostate cancer link
British researchers have made new discoveries showing how the redness in tomatoes may protect men against cancer, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Pregnancy health threat to baby heart
Women who are careless with their health in pregnancy create an increased risk of their baby having heart problems, researchers warn today. Read more
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Oils neutralise heart risk from fried food
New research, published today, contradicts the widespread advice to avoid fried foods in order to protect the heart. Read more
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Cancer link to processed meat, claim
Having too much processed meat, such as sausages and bacon, in the diet may increase the risk of cancer of the pancreas, according to research published today. Read more
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Sunshine vitamin call
Europe needs a concerted drive to improve vitamin D levels to boost bone health and prevent a range of diseases, experts say today. Read more