Weight gain associated with high intake of ultra-processed foods

A high consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) often leads to weight gain,…

Unhealthy diet triggers faster biological ageing among young people, twin study shows

Twins following a poor diet in young adulthood are at risk of…

Cannabis use associated with reduced brain function

Frequently using cannabis can trigger cognitive decline, latest evidence has unveiled. Researchers…

Traffic delays associated with eating more fast food

People who get stuck in traffic delays are more likely to eat…

Plant-based foods can reduce cancer risk

A diet rich in plant-based foods can combat the development of cancer,…

Iron overload more common among East Asian populations

People of East Asian ancestry are more likely to have elevated iron…

High intake of ultra-processed foods associated with lower grades in school

Adolescents regularly consuming ultra-processed foods are more likely to have lower grades…

Microplastics more common in human brains than in kidneys and livers

The human brain tends to contain more tiny plastic particles compared to…

Carnivore diet leads man to develop yellow nodules on hands, feet and elbows

Yellowish nodules have appeared on a man’s hands, feet and elbows as…

Scientists discover brain cells that signal when to stop eating

Researchers have identified a group of specialised neurons in the brainstem that…