More evidence that low-calorie sweeteners are bad for your health
Studies show that artificial sweeteners can raise the risk of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, including stroke.
Getting more cobalt-containing foods in your diet could reap antioxidant and anti-inflammatory rewards for your health.
Coffee and caffeine aren’t the same thing and whether coffee makes you run faster and lift heavier could come down to having the right genes.
Everyday products such as shampoo, lotions, cleaning products and paint now contribute as much to urban air pollution as emissions from vehicles, say researchers.
People with the highest levels of perfluorinated chemicals in the bodies may find it hard to lose weight and may regain weigh more quickly after weight loss. So how do we avoid them?
People whose diets are high in “ultra-processed” foods may also have a significantly higher risk of cancer, according to a major new study.
More than half of the food eaten in UK households is ‘ultra-processed’ – a category of food that includes ready meals, biscuits, crisps, burgers and chicken nuggets, instant soups and noodles, ready-made pizzas and pies.
For ex-smokers, a diet rich in fruits such as apples and tomatoes could help restore lung damage caused by smoking.
If all you want for Christmas is a good night’s sleep, try putting a pair of special blue light blocking glasses on your wish list.
Two new studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can improve gut health, and therefore overall health, whether or not you change your diet.
Ensuring you get enough nutrition – and an adequate number of calories – at breakfast can promote long term health.
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