Jonny Wilkinson: How to eat well – and get well

What do top athletes eat to stay in peak condition? England rugby player Jonny Wilkinson shares his daily dietary habits

Bacon and sausages ‘increase heart disease risk’

Eating processed meats such as bacon, ham and sausages can increase risk of heart disease and diabetes, says study

Is veganism safe for kids?

A cruelty-free diet may be healthy for adults, but parents should be aware of the risks for their children

Why ‘weight diversity’ activists are standing up for the right to be fat

As obesity becomes a greater social and political issue, campaigners say they have a human right to be fat – and that science backs them up

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

Heart disease was rife among affluent ancient Egyptians

X-rays of mummies reveal signs of atherosclerosis, suggesting there may be more to the disease than bad diet and smoking

Shock finding on salt levels in big-name brand foods

Supermarket own-brand and 'value' ranges have far less salt than the famous names, UK study finds

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John Crace rounds-up research news from around the globe, this week: the chimpanzees that have developed their own tool kits

Popcorn and cereals – the new superfoods?

Scientists discover surprisingly high levels of health-boosting antioxidants in 'junk' food

Children risk cancer by eating salami and ham, warns charity

Bad habits 'could lead to bowel disease in later life' says World Cancer Research Fund