On the pulse: a chef, a football manager and a TV star track their heart rates
What does a stressful job do to you? We asked people including Sam Allardyce, Kirsty Wark and Angela Hartnett to wear a heart rate monitor for a day to find out
Childhood obesity strategy delayed further, government admits
Campaigners say delay in publication is ‘unforgivable’ and fear tax on sugary drinks will be rejected
Rising to the nutrition challenge: South Africa’s new obesity research centre
As obesity rates in South Africa increase, the Action centre aims to raise awareness of this overlooked health issue and help battle the bulge
Organic consumers avoiding processed and red meat, sales show
Data on British buying habits in 2015 reveals a move away from products such as sausages and bacon in favour of fish and poultry
How can business tackle double burden of obesity and undernutrition? – live chat
Join experts in the comments section of this page on Wednesday, 24 February, 1-2pm GMT to discuss the role of food companies in improving public health
Is it worth it? Bulletproof coffee
If you only drink this coffee in the morning and only eat between 2pm and 8pm, you’ll apparently lose a pound a day
Why a tax on fizzy drinks would help tackle the UK’s £10bn diabetes epidemic
More than one in 20 people in the UK has type 2 diabetes, with consumption of sugary drinks proven to be a direct cause. Failing to tax them is irresponsible
Crunch time for crisps as posh popcorn explodes
Sales of crisps are down, while popcorn, the ‘healthy’ alternative, is on the up. But don’t be fooled – some bags are almost as calorific as a can of Coke
Wine: want to cut down on alcohol? Try these lower-abv reds
As well as drinking less, it might be an idea to drink good wines that have lower alcohol content, too. There are some out there
How dieting will get personal – and much more effective
Project analysing people’s gut bacteria and determining which foods cause a spike in their blood sugar levels is paving the way for tailor-made diets