Diet & Food
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Anaphylaxis pen redesign call
Emergency injector pens – issued to people at risk from allergies – have failed to reduce the number of deaths from food reactions, experts warned yesterday. Read more
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Fat threat to liver
Fat is a bigger threat to the liver than alcohol for the majority of men, according to two Swedish studies. Read more
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Office workers get heart protection
British office workers have enjoyed a massive reduction in risk of heart disease in spite of putting on weight in the last 25 years, researchers report today. Read more
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New dairy diet heart link
A diet high in phosphate chemicals may contribute to the development of heart disease, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Copper urged to block food bug
Caterers might need to start serving their salads in copper dishes with copper cutlery. Read more
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New superbug found in milk
Britain’s rural communities may be at risk from a new strain of the superbug MRSA that is found in cow’s milk, experts warned today. Read more
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Teenage iodine problem
Most teenage girls in Britain are not drinking enough milk to maintain their iodine levels – putting their future families at risk, researchers warned today. Read more
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Sleepless children face weight problems
Young children risk becoming overweight by the age of seven if they do not get enough sleep, a study has claimed. Read more
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High calcium may not protect bones
Women who increase their calcium intake may not be protecting themselves from bone fracture or osteoporosis, say researchers. Read more
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Fish cooking method can affect heart risk
Not all fish are created equal when it comes to their heart benefits, researchers said last night. Read more