Nutrition

Some people loathed the bitter taste of Brussels sprouts as children. But the humble vegetable has been the subject of a decades-long breeding programme to banish the bitterness.

Brown fat burns energy when we are cold. Now scientists are trying to harness its powers to fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Drugs like Ozempic have allowed many people to lose weight they were unable to shift before. Could a diet have the same effect without the need for a prescription?

Some people report experiencing more vivid dreams within days of reducing their caffeine intake. What's going on?

Some scientists argue that a low-salt diet is just as dangerous as high salt consumption. What's the reality?

Most of us know going to bed on a full stomach can affect our sleep. Changing what we eat and the time of day we eat certain foods can help us sleep better.

Vitamin supplements can be an efficient way to add vitamins lacking in our diet. But they're not a silver bullet.

We’ve all heard that healthier, fitter people don’t skip breakfast. But does that mean breakfast makes us healthier and thinner – or is it something else?