Mercury exposure may be a risk factor for autoimmune diseases in women

Mercury exposure – even at levels considered safe – may raise the risk of autoimmune diseases in women of reproductive age, according to new research.

Cooking unlocks calories in fat-rich foods

Humans crave fatty foods because they are calorie-dense – a survival advantage inherited from early man. Now, a new study shows cooking unlocks calories in fat-rich foods.

Confessions of a chocoholic: BHF survey reveals almost half of UK adults have lied to their partner about how much chocolate they’re eating

Almost half (43%) of UK adults have lied to their partner about how much chocolate they’re eating, according to new figures released as part of the new British Heart Foundation (BHF) DECHOXTM…

UK advertising regulations are still failing to protect children online, say heart charity

The British Heart Foundation has criticised a new report for allowing advertisers to continue to target junk food marketing at children online.