Lack of sleep alters brain chemicals to bring on cannabis-style ‘munchies’
Sleep deprivation may cause overeating by boosting chemicals for appetite as well as those that increase the pleasure of eating sweet or salty high-fat foods
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
Organic meat and milk could offer health benefits, study suggests
Organic produce higher in some vitamins and minerals including omega-3 fatty acids, but experts say it isn’t more nutrient-packed in every regard
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
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
Why bingeing on health foods won’t boost your immune system
There are only two ways the human body can deal with invading pathogens and infections – and neither involves vitamins or ‘superfoods’
High carb or high fat? The running diet debate
For years it’s been accepted that high carbs are needed to sustain performance. But is it really true, or should we be turning to fats instead?
Is bacon dangerous? The science behind food trends
Is fat really bad for you? Should we consume less salt? And what’s wrong with gluten, anyway? A science writer and a consultant cardiologist separate fact from fiction
Dieting? Calorie-counting? Four of the best food-tracking apps
How MyFitnessPal, Lose It, Noom Coach and HAPIcoach could help you towards healthier eating habits in 2016
Link calories to minutes of exercise on food labels, says health body
Royal Society of Public Health issues sample packaging showing stick men jogging alongside number of calories