Breaking Diet & Weight Loss News

• Sugar 'should be controlled like tobacco'

  The amount of sugar in the population's diet should be controlled in the same way as tobacco to protect public health, it has been...

• Decaffeinated coffee 'may improve memory function'

  People with type-2 diabetes may be able to improve their memory by drinking decaffeinated coffee as part of their daily diet, a study...

• People-pleasers 'more likely to overeat'

  People who go out of their way to make others feel comfortable in certain social situations often end up overeating, a study suggests.
  
  Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in the US discovered that some people eat in response to...

• Diet soft drinks linked to heart risk

  People who regularly consume diet soft drinks may be harming their health, new research suggests.
  
  Scientists at the University of...

• Cutting calories may be best weight loss approach

  Cutting back on calories appears to be one of the best ways to lose weight, regardless of what food groups the calories come from, research...

• Dairy products 'may support weight loss'

  People who include dairy products in their daily diet plans may find it easier to...

• Doctor's weight may influence obesity diagnosis

  People with an overweight doctor may be less likely to receive advice on their own weight, research has found.
  
  A study at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that doctors with a normal body mass index (...

• Study supports low alcohol intake for heart health

  A study looking at the relative risks and harms associated with moderate alcohol consumption has concluded that a small amount of alcohol is likely to be beneficial for most people.
  
  Experts at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health...

• Daily glass of milk 'may benefit the brain'

  People may be able to boost their memory and brain function by drinking a glass of milk each day, new research suggests.
  
  Scientists at the University of Maine studied more than 900 people, aged 23 to 98 years, who were given a series of...

• New campaign aims to increase bowel cancer awareness

  The first ever national cancer campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer has been launched in England today (January 30th).
  
  Care services minister Paul Burstow said the 'Be Clear on Cancer' campaign will use...