Diet & Food
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Weight gain in pregnancy leads to high birth weight babies
Mothers-to-be who gain too much weight in pregnancy are likely to give birth to heavy babies who are themselves at risk of obesity in later life, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Chilli peppers may be good for blood pressure
Chilli peppers might set your mouth on fire, but they could be of benefit for people with high blood pressure, research has revealed. Read more
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Dozens of cholesterol genes found
An international study has uncovered 95 genetic variants that could help scientists fight heart disease, it was announced today. Read more
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No benefit of B vitamin pills for stroke patients
Vitamin B supplements do not benefit stroke or heart attack patients, according to research published today. Read more
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Global focus on breastfeeding rates
Breastfeeding holds the key to saving the lives of millions of children, the World Health Organisation said today. Read more
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Drug combination found to reduce body weight
A combination of two drugs may be an effective treatment for obesity, researchers have reported. Read more
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Calcium supplements linked to heart risk
Taking calcium supplements may be linked to an increased risk of heart attack, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Women urged to seek healthy lifestyles
Many female deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, a new study suggests. Read more
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Eat for one, pregnant women told
Pregnant women in Britain are being urged to stop "eating for two" as part of a drive, launched today, to reduce obesity among mothers and their children. Read more
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Formula milk row 30 years old
Efforts to create a global marketing code for formula milk have spent 30 years stuck in controversy, an expert claims today. Read more