Dr Dillner’s health dilemmas: should I take antioxidant supplements?

Oxidation in our bodies is a normal process but produces molecules that can damage our cells. What's the best way to minimise the damage?

Most eight-month-old babies consume too much salt, report says

Study warns that 70% of infants consume high levels of salt in processed food, with cow's milk and bread two main concerns

Fast-food study finds calories count for little for most customers

Labelling on food deters only a minority of people from the more fattening choices on the menu, research finds

Comment is free readers on… giving up an unhealthy habit

The people's panel: Five readers share their thoughts on who or what pushed them to change their addictive behaviour

Tough action needed for better public health

Nudging people towards healthier lifestyles has been shown to be unlikely to work. So it's time for some radical action by ministers

Alexis Gauthier puts calorie counts on the menu

But do diners at Michelin-starred restaurants really want to know how many they're consuming?

Why I’m standing by our study of dietary health claims in newspapers

Ben Goldacre responds to criticism of research into the validity of dietary health claims made in UK newspapers

Ben Goldacre’s study of dietary news should be taken with a pinch of salt

James Randerson: Research claiming that up to 72% of dietary health claims reported in UK newspapers are based on flimsy evidence is itself unreliable

A bucket of chicken? That’s a proper guilty pleasure

Bad food most definitely has its place, writes Jay Rayner

Dream meal: Food to make you sleep

Armed with a secret ingredient, a top chef has come up with a 'sleep menu'. But does it work?