More than two-thirds of parents admit to feeding their children junk food as a ‘reward’ for good behaviour, a recent study has discovered. Acco...

American researchers have discovered that those who have a soy protein-rich diet reduce the amount of ‘fatty deposits’ that accumulate around the ...

Japanese inventors have designed a hi-tech (and slightly bonkers) device that claims to help people lose weight – and it involves a pair of ‘slimm...

According to recent research by Bupa, Brits are heading towards a potential bowel cancer epidemic, as 60% admit they’re not eating their five-a-day....

An American doctor has sparked a potentially dangerous diet trend by creating a drastic, quick fix weight-loss programme that involves the dieter feed...

Women who eat a high-fibre diet increase their protection against cardiovascular disease, a recent study has claimed. Swedish scientists from Lund ...

A handful of nuts a day really does keep the heart doctor away - as ‘tree nuts’ help prevent heart disease, obesity and diabetes, a recent study h...

As if a slice of cheese-drenched pizza wasn’t calorific enough, Pizza Hut have unveiled its latest stuffed crust upgrade – the ‘Pizza Dog’, co...

Japanese food company Suzumo has unveiled its latest gadget in the sushi-making process – the ‘SushiBot’. These robotic sushi roll creators a...

Forget fad diets - the most effective way to lose weight is by simply eating less fat and taking more exercise, a study has found. The "not rocket ...

Couldn't resist that super-sized chocolate egg, unlimited supply of mini eggs washed down with a hearty lunches with friends and family this Easter? ...

Scientists have already proved that a glass of red wine can be good for the heart but now they’ve found another benefit that could keep you healthy ...

Men who eat a flavonoid-rich diet are 40% less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease later in life, claims a recent study. Researchers from Harva...

Shopping at Lidl may provide fat discounts but is also associated with pounds that are better shed than saved, a study has shown. Customers of cut ...

With the hay fever season under way, a recent study has discovered that Brits are sneezing, coughing and spluttering their way through millions of pil...

Swedish researchers claim they’ve found an alternative treatment to ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that doesn’t involve poppi...

A (large) spoonful of sugar can prove fatal, a leading doctor in the US has warned, as it can have the same effect on the body as poison when eaten in...

A gene that helps beat type 2 diabetes has been discovered in the body's fat cells, according to a group of scientists. Researchers from the Harva...

If you can’t wait for your pizza delivery to come when hunger strikes, fear not, as a one-tap pizza delivery fridge magnet has been created – and ...

Drugs that affect the brain's "biological clock" may help combat obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes, early research suggests. Two synthetic mol...

Green tea has long been known for its weight loss properties but now health experts are touting green coffee as a slimming aid rival. A team of res...

People who love a spicy curry could be eating their way to a healthy heart, researchers have discovered. Scientists from the Chinese University of...

Far from piling on the pounds, a chocolate habit can help keep you slim, new research suggests. Just in time for Easter, scientists have announced ...

Served by the bucket-load, dripping in butter, popcorn was once seen as little more than junk food for peckish cinemagoers. But lately the snack h...