Heart risk of high protein diets
For middle-aged men, eating higher amounts of protein was associated with a slightly elevated risk for heart failure than those who ate less protein, according...
Nutrition
The Nutrition category explores the role of food and nutrients in supporting health, wellbeing and disease prevention. It offers evidence-based guidance on dietary patterns, nutrient needs and practical approaches to eating well, while also examining emerging research and common misconceptions. From tips for balanced meals to insights into the relationship between nutrition and long-term health, this category helps readers make informed choices that support both body and mind.
Growing vegetables helps children choose healthy diet
Sensory-based food education, like baking and growing vegetables, given to 3–5 year-old children in the kindergarten increases their willingness to choose vegetables, berries and fruit,...
Doctor wins Gold at Chelsea
Rebecca Wallersteiner pours accolades on the dazzling ‘The Seedlip Garden’ by Dr Catherine MacDonald – a celebration of Modern and Apothecary – a Gold Medal...
Autism is not linked to eating fish in pregnancy
A major study examining the fish-eating habits of pregnant women has found that they are not linked to autism or autistic traits in their children....
Blueprint to beat cancer
Lifestyles featuring little exercise and lots of fast and processed food are fuelling overweight and obesity, resulting in dramatic increases in cancer rates worldwide, according...
Fish oil does reduce joint pain
Taking fish oil supplements could help reduce the pain of patients with osteoarthritis, a new study in Rheumatology reports. In the largest, most up to...
Bowel cancer charity awards grants
Bowel Cancer UK and Beating Bowel Cancer is funding six bowel cancer research projects totaling nearly £440,000, part of the charity’s investment to support research...
Popular diabetes drug may not reduce risk of death
One class of drug used to treat type 2 diabetes may not reduce the risk of death when compared with placebo, suggests new findings. But...
Understanding eating disorders
Researchers have moved a step closer to understanding eating disorders - a move which could ultimately lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the conditions....
The critical role of phyto-nutrients
Phyto-nutrients are a broad range of micro-nutrients that are found in plants. They collectively play a critical role in plant health and protecting them against...
