Choices, choices

As cider is aerated, it may be absorbed into the blood stream more quickly than beer, and so people will feel the effects of alcohol sooner. But despite minor differences in the mineral content of beer and cider, the two … Continue reading →

A bitter pill to swallow?

As a new study sinks the long-held notion that Vitamin C can ward off colds, David Adam looks at Britain's £350m-a-year supplements market - and asks whether they are actually doing more harm than good.

Never say diet?

Losing weight could increase the risk of dying young, we are told. Margaret McCartney unravels the latest confusing health message.

Nutrition news

In previous columns I have reported that the intake of soft drinks in children is strongly linked with the risks of being overweight and obesity.

The milky way

Though he has reservations about some dairy products, Dr John Briffa admits he is a big fan of yogurt. Here, he explains his interest in culture.