Why you might fall into a ‘food coma’ this Thanksgiving

Preparing for the day’s overindulgence?

Reducing salt intake may help protect kidney patients’ heart and kidney health

New research indicates that reducing sodium intake may provide kidney and heart benefits for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Fruit and veg give you the feel-good factor: New research suggests up to eight-a-day can make you happier

University of Warwick research indicates that eating more fruit and vegetables can substantially increase people’s later happiness levels.

Neighbourhoods with more takeaways amplify social inequalities in unhealthy eating and obesity

People who live or work near to a greater number of takeaway outlets are more likely to eat more takeaway food and to be overweight, but new research indicates that neighbourhoods that are…

Curcumin may help overcome drug-resistant tuberculosis

New research indicates that curcumin – a substance in turmeric that is best known as one of the main components of curry powder – may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Food insecurity linked to adolescent obesity, metabolic syndrome

New research indicates that household food insecurity dramatically increases the likelihood of metabolic diseases in children, with many showing chronic disease markers before they graduate from…

Food insecurity linked to adolescent obesity, metabolic syndrome

New research indicates that household food insecurity dramatically increases the likelihood of metabolic diseases in children, with many showing chronic disease markers before they graduate from…