Nutrition

We’ve all heard that healthier, fitter people don’t skip breakfast. But does that mean breakfast makes us healthier and thinner – or is it something else?

We're told an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but does this humble fruit really have an outsized positive effect on our health?

Seed oils like canola and sunflower oil have attracted controversial claims about harmful effects in recent times. Is there any truth to them?

Creatine is often taken by people looking to build muscle. Now scientists are investigating the effects this chemical has on our cognition and mood.

Fortified breakfast cereals can be a useful source of fibre, vitamins and minerals – but some are considered ultra-processed food.

If the ideal boiled egg has a meltingly soft centre and firm white, scientists have developed what they say is the perfect method. Alas, it takes 32 minutes.

There are plenty of home remedies for viruses like the common cold – here is the evidence for whether they work.

Chilli, turmeric and other spices are often claimed to have health benefits. But can spices really add any health benefits to our food, or help us ward off illness?