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Gluten sensitivity symptoms not always tied to gluten – small Australian study
Numerous people may be following a gluten-free diet, possibly unnecessarily, say experts after a study suggested that many with self-declared gluten sensitivity experienced symptoms...
Seed oil ‘bashing’ baffles nutrition scientists
Critics – wellness gurus, internet “influencers” and even politicians – are coming out of the woodwork to slam seed oils, even though many of...
Yoghurt may help ward off colon cancer risks – US study
Eating at least two servings of yoghurt a week may help protect you from cancer in a particular part of the colon, suggest scientists – as...
Veganism has major benefits, reduced disease risk – global analysis
A vegan diet can potentially transform your gut and metabolism, and slash your risk of chronic diseases, according to recent research, with scientists suggesting...
Babies' reduced sugar intake leads to lower later chronic disease risk – UK study
Children whose sugar consumption was restricted during their first 1 000 days after conception had up to 35% less chance of developing type 2...
MIND diet slows cognitive decline for women, black people – US study
Sticking to the MIND diet for 10 years produced a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing thinking, concentration and memory problems,...
Warning after six-month-old babies put on diets
An Australian obesity expert has slammed the current fixation with “ideal” weight ranges, which he warns is driving poor advice that includes putting children...
Too much sugar can age you faster – US study
Findings from a recent study highlight the importance of reducing daily sugar consumption, with scientists finding a link between diets with lower sugar consumption...
Ultra-processed food linked to higher death risk – 30-year study
A three-decades’ long study has concluded that although higher consumption of most ultra-processed foods is linked to a slightly higher risk of death, it...
Can consuming olive oil help reduce dementia?
Harvard University researchers recently suggested that adding just a spoonful of olive oil to your diet every day not only provides powerful health benefits...
Food emulsifiers tied to type 2 diabetes risk – French study
French researchers have identified seven food additive emulsifiers found in ultra-processed foods – including some in previously regarded ‘healthy foods’, like plant-based milk –...
The missing link between junk food diets and cancer
Scientists believe they have uncovered a missing link between how eating junk food increases the risk of cancer, after a study looked at the effect of methylglyoxal...
Diet change better at relieving IBS than medicine – Swedish trial
Adopting either a low FODMAP diet or one that was low in carbohydrates but still high in fibre relieved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms...
Does what you eat affect your brain health?
Researchers, who have long been interested in finding out what diets optimise brain function, which is affected by dietary patterns and food choices, have...
Swopping eggs for nuts could cut CVD risk – German review
Scientists say that what you eat for breakfast could reduce your risk of heart attack and strokes – if, for instance, you swop an egg for...
Bread and cereal not tied to higher disease risk, suggests global UPF study
A recent study has found no link between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – including bread and cereal – and an increased risk of suffering a...
Ultra-processed foods should be labelled ‘addictive’, say scientists
People might change their diets if some foods were labelled as “addictive”, says a group of international scientists, whose estimates suggest that one in...
US analysis finds millions of people superfood-sensitive
Nearly 30m Americans are sensitive to some of the most common nutrient-rich foods, including chia seeds, cranberries and green tea, and could suffer from various...
Vegetarians have higher risk of bone fracture – UK study
While not eating meat is a popular dietary choice and may offer several health benefits, researchers are still seeking to understand the potential risks...
Half of obese teens on Wegovy return to normal weight – STEP TEENS trial
In what researchers describe as unprecedented, the drug Wegovy (semaglutide) reduced the weight of nearly 50% of teenagers “to a level below what is...
More seaweed and soya may slow NAFLD – Japanese study
Following a Japanese diet of seaweed, soy foods and seafood, can help slow the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in people with...
Meat, eggs, milk healthier than plant-based foods – UN agency review
A major review undertaken by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), looking at 500 papers to analyse the benefits and risks of animal...
Daily cup of blueberries boosts memory and cognitive health – UK study
One cup a day of wild blueberries can speed up reaction times, strengthen short term memory and improve executive function, as well as provide...
Mediterranean diet benefits high risk people – global review
Following a Mediterranean diet, with or without added exercise and physical activity, can lower the risk of a heart attack, stroke or early death...
Double heart disease risk with low carb, high fat diet – Canadian study
Scientists carrying out an observational study concluded that following a keto-like low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet, is linked to an increase in LDL levels and a...
Activists flag serious health risks as sugar tax increase is delayed again
There’s been an outcry after the government announced a delay in the “sugar tax” increase in last week’s Budget speech, with health experts and...