Fruit and vegetables have little effect on cancer risk, study finds

Research points to weak link between five a day and protection against cancer

The Coco Pops ad Kellogg’s should be ashamed of

Jackie Schneider: A poster aimed at schoolkids for a cereal that is 35% sugar is not 'socially irresponsible', says the ASA, but parents know better

Jamie Oliver’s US critics

The residents of Huntington, West Virginia tell the Naked Chef to stuff his healthy eating advice

Student cooking offers food for thought

Whether it is during or after university, a diet of toast and noodles isn't the ideal way to nourish your brain – so a cookery course could teach you a few basics, says Louise Tickle

Pay up for that Pepsi

Peter Preston: Instead of a blanket hike on VAT, a targeted tax on fizzy drinks could raise money and save lives

Should you eat eggs when pregnant?

Following the clean-up of the British egg industry, is it still really necessary for pregnant women to avoid eating all but the most thoroughly cooked eggs?

Legislating against fast food makes sense, but without better education it might not be enough

Quiet intervention to reduce levels of fat and salt can be beneficial, but the biggest problem is our addiction to takeaways

Gardens: Herbs as healers

Grow your own first-aid kit and you can tackle all manner of minor ailments, from skin rashes to sore throats, says Jekka McVicar

Many soups have high salt levels, survey warns

Survey analysed 575 ready-to-eat soup ranges and found 99% contained more salt per portion than a packet of crisps

Hot dogs head foods that can choke children

Square hot dogs could save lives – but would anybody buy them?