I tried an anti-inflammatory diet for a week. This is what I learned
The principle is simple – eating healthy with an emphasis on whole grains, vegetables and heart-healthy fats
Ozempic or Wegovy can be a godsend, but their non-medical use is alarming
Semaglutides are powerful drugs that carry risks, not tools for rapid weight loss, says professor of public health Devi Sridhar
Cash incentives may help men lose weight, research finds
Men with obesity offered incentives and sent healthy-eating tips in Game of Stones trial found to have lost most weight
Soya, nuts and yoghurt: the diet tweaks that can ease the symptoms of menopause
It’s crucial to look after your gut microbiome. So avoid ultra-processed foods, eat healthily and try blueberries, and beetroot for help with hot flushes too
The truth about protein: how to get enough – at every age
We need protein to build muscle, produce hormones, regulate mood and appetite, and strengthen bones. But how much, and what kind, should you eat every day?
‘It’s eating what the sea provides’: Galicia’s Atlantic diet eclipses Mediterranean cousin
In Fisterra in north-west Spain, a diet rich in seafood, fruit and vegetables survives, and has been found to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart-related conditions
Knuckle-cracking is fine – and bad weather doesn’t make arthritis worse: nine myths about your joints busted
Research shows how to avoid joint pain through healthier living and eating, so stop worrying about rain and take vitamin D
Intermittent fasting: what is it, how does it work – and is it right for you?
From the 5:2 diet to Rishi Sunak’s 36 hours of abstinence, IF has taken off, with claims that it will make you fitter, smarter and even younger. What do the experts say?
I found out the hard way the secret of Sunak’s Monday blunders – a 36-hour fast
Admire his discipline if you must, but should a PM make vital decisions when he’s starving?
The real meaning of Rishi Sunak’s 36-hour fasts? ‘I’m a terrible PM but I’d be a fantastic tech bro’
Voters may not care about Sunak’s ability to go without food – but employers will lap it up when he’s looking for work in Silicon Valley, writes Coco Khan