The science behind cravings, and the real reasons why it can feel impossible to stay away from carbs, sugar and salt
carbohydrates
Weight loss surgery explained
Expert advice on how weight loss surgery works, and whether it might be right for you
Effects and health risks of obesity
Obesity can cause a variety of health complications ranging from physical to emotional
Glycaemic index
The glycaemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates by how quickly your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels will rise after eating that food.
The man with a brewery in his gut
Sometimes there are cases that completely flummox the medical establishment. So it was in the case of a healthy, 46-year-old man who sought treatment for sudden memory loss, mental changes and episodes of depression.
Keto diet
The keto diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. The lack of carbs forces your body into a metabolic state called ketosis, where it burns stored fats for energy.
Can a low-carbohydrate diet help migraine sufferers?
Migraines are a debilitating condition. Now a new study shows some promise that a low-carbohydrate diet could offer some relief.
Is saturated fat bad for the heart?
Researchers investigate the association between individual saturated fatty acids like lauric, myristic, palmitic and stearic acids and the risk of coronary heart disease.
Video: Poor diet responsible for 1 in 5 deaths
Eating and drinking more healthily could prevent 1 in 5 deaths globally. Countries that have a mainly Mediterranean diet perform best, and experts want to shift the focus from what people shouldn't eat, to what they should eat.
Weight loss surgery linked to drinking problems
Research suggests that one particular type of bariatric surgery is linked to people having a much higher chance of developing a drinking problem down the track.
