A large study found that three servings of French fries per week were linked with a 20% higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Boiled, baked and mashed potatoes were not linked with the same significant ...

Ultra-processed foods may affect focus and mental processing, even in people who otherwise eat fairly well. Researchers from Monash University, the University of São Paulo and Deakin University ...

A new mouse study suggests fructose sends a weaker fullness signal than glucose. Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center looked at how the two sugars communicate with the brain through the ...

A small clinical study found that a short-term low-calorie fasting-style diet reduced markers of gum disease inflammation. The fasting group showed lower inflammatory markers in both blood and gum ...

The UK has approved its first GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet for weight loss and weight management. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has authorised a semaglutide tablet under the ...

A new study suggests the same habits that protect the heart may also help reduce type 2 diabetes risk after menopause.

A phase 3 trial found that retatrutide significantly reduced HbA1c and body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes. The weekly injection acts on three hormone pathways, GLP-1, GIP and glucagon. The ...

They ferment fibre and other food components that escape digestion in the upper gut. In doing so, they produce short-chain fatty acids, which can be absorbed and used by the body. The researchers ...

Tea is one of the nations favourite drinks and research suggests its also a healthy drink. Tea brings a number of health benefits including improving insulin sensitivity.

A mouse study suggests inhaled CBD may reduce inflammatory activity in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers ...