Brazilian city rolls out new menu for school lunches in fight against obesity

Schools in Rio de Janeiro have banned ultra-processed food and put classic…

Climbing stairs linked to living a longer life

People who climb stairs can reduce their risk of dying from any…

Blood clots can be an extremely rare side effect of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 jab as vaccine withdrawn worldwide

Excessive blood clotting is an “extremely rare potential side effect” of the…

Study shows outdoor physical activity can combat type 2 diabetes and depression

Regularly doing physical activities in natural environments can prevent the development of…

Stress and depression linked to air pollution could impact heart health

A study has revealed the dual threat posed by air pollution –…

Scientists develop experimental type 1 diabetes drug which shields insulin-making cells from immune system attack

Research into an experimental type 1 diabetes drug has shown that it…

Feeling angry associated with higher risk of sudden heart attack and stroke

People who experience brief moments of anger are at an increased risk…

Loneliness can trigger sugar cravings

Feeling isolated plays a key role in eating unhealthy food, researchers have…

Low and high glycaemic index diets improve endurance performance

People following a low or high glycaemic index (GI) diet are more…

Siblings with unique gene mutation offer important opportunity for diabetes research

A gene mutation seen for the first time worldwide in two siblings…