Larger-sized portions, packages and tableware lead to higher consumption of food and drink, Cochrane review finds

A new review has produced the most conclusive evidence to date that people consume more food or non-alcoholic drinks when offered larger sized portions or when they use larger items of tableware.

Mediterranean diet with olive oil linked to reduced risk of breast cancer

A study in Spain cautiously suggests that a Mediterranean diet with olive oil may help prevent breast cancer, compared with a low-fat diet.

When eating fish is a health hazard

Fish farmed or caught near the world’s great industrial growth areas run the risk of spreading toxic contamination up the food chain and poisoning consumers.