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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...