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UK adolescents get two-thirds of daily calories from UPFs, says survey

Concerns over ultra-processed foods and effect on health have led some countries to introduce new labelling.

Is there any point in taking multivitamins? – podcast

Multivitamins are cheap, convenient, and provide a little bit of reassurance if our diet isn’t quite as healthy as we’d like. But a recent study of nearly 400,000 people spanning 20 years found they didn’t help users live longer, and in fact appeared to show a 4% increased mortality risk. 

Dried fruit consumption linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, study surprisingly finds

Contrary to existing concerns, consuming dried fruit appears to reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

Semaglutide linked to lower cognitive decline risk and reduced nicotine cravings

A study from the University of Oxford examined semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, better known under the brand names Ozempic or Wegovy.

Children in UK getting shorter due to malnutrition in ‘national embarrassment’

The height of children aged 5 has been declining since 2013 while Jamie Oliver, Gordon Brown and Leon co-founder Henry Dimbleby all call for next prime minister to ‘turn the tide on obesity’.

Carbs vs. fat vs. protein: Which one triggers more insulin release?

Carbohydrate intake has long been known to affect blood sugar levels, resulting in insulin release by pancreatic cells more than other nutrients. Novel laboratory research now suggests that individuals might actually exhibit unique insulin responses to different nutrients, with some showing larger reactions to proteins or fats.