A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help ward off the development of short sightedness (myopia) in children, while a high intake of saturated fats may boost the risk of the condition, finds research
People who regularly consume caffeine are usually in a better mood after a cup of coffee or another caffeinated drink—an effect that is much more pronounced in the morning than later in the day. This
Preterm babies with very low birth weight who received a probiotic alongside antibiotics had fewer multidrug resistant bacteria and a more typical gut microbiome, a study shows. The paper published in Nature Communications is the
Eating three servings of French fries a week is associated with a 20% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but eating similar amounts of potatoes cooked in other ways – boiled, baked or mashed
Taste and price, rather than calorie content, seem to be the key considerations for those ordering takeaways online, despite calorie labelling legislation designed to help consumers make healthier food choices, suggests an analysis of survey
Researchers found that children whose mothers had higher vitamin D levels while pregnant tended to perform better on cognitive tests assessing skills like problem-solving and processing new information at ages 7 to 12. However, vitamin
The consultation was about Welsh Government plans to update food and nutritional regulations and guidance for school food based on the latest dietary recommendations. The updated approach aims to: Help all children access the food
A higher intake of ultra processed food (UPF) is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, suggests research published online in the respiratory journal Thorax. Further research is warranted in different population groups, but
A report published by the Northern Health Science Alliance’s Nutrition North network paints a stark picture of the state of nutrition in the North of England and calls for urgent support and investment to address
SACN and COT noted that, based on the data available at the time of publication of the report, no almond, oat or soya drink available in the UK is nutritionally equivalent to cows’ milk. The
