Food and Health

Reading Time: < 1 minute The ultra-processed food takeover of our supermarket shelves has reached a crescendo. Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s a dilemma most people face but can never seem to get a straight answer when searching online — what foods are…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Bournvita has become a household name over the years. Since its development in the 1920s, the chocolate malt drink is being marketed…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables can slash the chances of miscarriage by up to 61 per cent, research suggests….

Reading Time: < 1 minute Historically, seeing a child with type 2 diabetes would have been almost unheard of for a paediatrician like me. Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute They’re branded as healthy alternatives, with claims of being high in fibre or packed with vitamins on their packaging. Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute You’ve heard of artificial sweeteners, but a new proposal could thrust artificial salt into the spotlight. Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Intermittent fasting – one of the most popular celebrity dieting techniques – could trigger fertility problems, research suggests.   Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Certain brands of fresh ready-to-eat salads that include chicken or ham may also contain lettuce contaminated with listeria, Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute By now, anyone embarking on a weight loss journey knows the basics — avoid junk food, sugary sodas and candies. Read More