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Yoghurt: Scientists finally work out why it’s so good for us

Yoghurt really is good for you. Probiotics, such as yoghurt drinks that contain live ‘friendly’ bacteria, can make your gut more efficient, and may help ward off problems such as diabetes and obesity... more>

The Sunshine Vitamin: It’s good for your heart, too

Yet more good news for sun worshippers and those who eat plenty of oily fish: the vitamin D derived from either activity reduces your risk of heart disease and increases your survival chances if you h... more>

The Best Breakfast: Eating oatmeal reduces cholesterol, and much more

Eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every morning could be about the healthiest start to the day you can have, a new study has discovered. The whole-grain cereal can reduce cholesterol levels, and... more>

The Milk Diet: Lose weight, but increase your cancer risk

People impressed by the milk-only diet adopted by one obese man, who shed 70kg (11 stone) in a year, may want to think twice before they try it. Taxi driver Adrian Webb weighed 280kg (44 stone) when... more>

The Best Post-Christmas Diet: Eat dark chocolate to improve your heart’s health

If you’re trying to wean yourself off the excesses of the Christmas period, a modest amount of dark chocolate every day could be the healthiest way to do it. more>

Sunblocks: Have they finally found the world’s most effective sun cream?

Researchers believe they may have discovered the ultimate sunblock – an extract of broccoli sprouts. more>

Mediterranean Diet: It can increase your chances of living longer

Eating a ‘true’ Mediterranean diet can increase your chances of living longer. You are 22 per cent less likely to die from any disease, and it can even help repair some of the damage done if you’re a... more>

Living Longer: Being slightly overweight may help

Want to live a long time? Well, don’t be overweight, underweight or obese. Any one of these will shorten your days, a study has concluded. more>

Vitamin Wars: EU sets ‘safe limit’ at two carrots

Most of the bog standard vitamins you see for sale in the health shops and in the weekend newspapers are pretty ineffective – usually because the dosages are far below anything that would make any dif... more>

Long-haul Flights: What are your chances of DVT?

If you regularly take long-haul flights, what are your chances of developing life-threatening DVT (deep vein thrombosis)? And who is most at risk? more>

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