Diet & Food
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Peanut pregnancy link reopened
New findings today reopen claims that peanut allergy may be triggered when a pregnant woman consumes the nuts. Read more
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Green tea fails Tokyo test
Green tea is often touted as a miracle beverage, able to bestow great health – but a new study says it cannot protect against breast cancer. Read more
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Lifestyle plea to cut bowel cancer
Bowel cancer rates could be cut by a quarter by improving lifestyles, according to a major new analysis published today. Read more
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Warning issued over unlicensed herbal weight loss products
A UK watchdog is urging dieters to stop taking unlicensed Payouji tea and Pai You Guo Slim Capsules because of health concerns. Read more
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Fish oil no good for maternal blues
Taking fish oil supplements in pregnancy does not reduce levels of post-natal depression – or help children’s cognitive and language development, according to new findings. Read more
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Spring pregnancy linked to food allergy
The season in which a woman begins her pregnancy may be linked to the development of food allergies, researchers said today. Read more
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Vitamin may deter brain disease
Elderly people who have low levels of vitamin B12 may face an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Genetic clues to childhood obesity
Idleness, poor food and inactivity have been blamed for childhood obesity – but now researchers say that sometimes genes may be involved. Read more
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Pregnancy calcium supplementation protects child teeth
Giving pregnant women calcium supplements can protect against their infants developing dental decay, researchers claimed yesterday. Read more
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Vitamin fails to save life
People who take folic acid supplements will not protect themselves against dying from heart disease or cancer, researchers reported last night. Read more