David Weir’s secret weapon: beetroot juice
Like the quadruple gold-winning Weirwolf himself, it seems this root can't be beat
Organic food: nutrition study leaves health question unanswered
Flora Malein: Fans of organic food will be pleased it contains fewer contaminants, but health benefits have yet to be shown
Call for ban on TV junk food ads before 9pm watershed
Overhaul regulation to tackle soaring rates of obesity among children and young people, doctors say
Why have we fallen out of love with organic food?
This week yet another report told us that organic produce is no better for our health than conventional food. But moving away from organic doesn't have to mean giving up on food that is good for humans, animals and the environment
Chocolate reduces stroke risk for men, research claims
Research in Sweden says a chocolate bar a week could lower chance of stroke in later life by 17%
Should I eat chocolate to relieve dementia?
A new study shows that the flavanols in chocolate reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other dementia conditions by protecting brain cells and increasing blood flow around the brain
Oh dear. I’m eating myself to death
All the things I really like are bad for me. That's the way the pork belly crumbles, says Jay Rayner
Diet Coke at 30: what is its enduring appeal?
How did a product aimed at women losing weight become the soda of choice for US presidents?
Do sports drinks and hydration theory hold any water?
Oliver Thring: Since the 80s, athletes have been primed to stay ahead of thirst using specially made – and marketed – formulas. But the science tells a very different story
Could you eat like an Olympian? Sure, but you’d have to exercise like one too
It's all about balancing calories and exercise, just on a different scale. What are your tips for staying trim and healthy?