Diet & Food
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Asian obesity needs redefining – professor
The definition of obesity is set too high for people of southern Asian heritage, researchers said last night. Read more
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Cancer patients may need obesity advice
People with cancer – or its early signs – should be given advice about their weight if they are obese, researchers warned today. Read more
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Commercial weight loss programmes ‘better’ than primary care
Commercial weight loss programmes are cheaper to administer and are more effective than primary care-based services, researchers say today. Read more
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How a little red wine may improve sleep
The so-called Mediterranean diet is known for its healthy properties – and now researchers say it may also deal with sleep disturbance. Read more
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English diet healthy?
The English may be regularly castigated for their unhealthy diet – but now researchers say it is relatively healthy. Read more
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Researchers close on ageing
Scientists say they have got a step close to finding out how to slow down the ageing process – by studying the effects of calorie restriction. Read more
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Red wine pill tested for obesity
A chemical found in red wine may prove a potent pill for people with obesity problems, Dutch researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Fizz link to violence
Teenagers who drink large numbers of cans of sugary, fizzy drinks may be prone to violent behaviour, researchers warned today. Read more
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Children happier but not healthier
British school-children are happier than they used to be – but not healthier, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Gene testing to boost male cancer treatment
Routine gene testing could help determine the best treatment for prostate cancer patients, researchers reported today. Read more