Leading baby food brands making high-sugar meals, study finds

Food from brands such as Ella’s Kitchen and Heinz are often nutritionally poor, researchers say

Is it true that … drinking green tea burns fat?

Caffeine can increase fat oxidation, but the best way to change your body composition is to consume fewer calories and do more exercise

Is it true that … potatoes are bad for you?

Spuds have a reputation for causing spikes in blood sugar, but it all depends on the variety and the way it is prepared

‘It’s less intimidating, less vulnerable’: why cooking in company helps us to talk

The pressure’s off when we’re not staring at each other, we can relax and have a nice chat. By Alim Kheraj

Is beef tallow really safe for your health and skin? We asked the experts

Robert F Kennedy Jr and social media influencers are proponents of the ingredient – but is it worth the hype?

A tub a day: might eating yoghurt help you live longer?

When the world’s oldest woman passed away at 117, much was made of her three yoghurts a day diet. But what role does yoghurt actually play in longevity?

Is it true that … eating yoghurt can heal your gut?

Fermented foods like yoghurt, kefir and kimchi can help improve gut health, but for healing, you might need to see a dietician

The best Mother’s Day gifts in 2025: 68 thoughtful ideas for £50 and under they’ll love

From a reading light to a gardening knife, a meditation cushion to a birthstone ring, these fun, and often useful, gifts tick every box

A moment that changed me: Crohn’s left me in constant pain. An operation restored my appetite for life

Eating with my family was a source of joy and pleasure until illness ravaged my digestive system. After my stoma was fitted, everything tasted amazing again

Is apple cider vinegar actually good for you?

People have sworn by the health benefits of apple cider vinegar for millennia. But what does the science say?