Scientists have discovered the gene that makes us crave sugary, fatty foods when we’re under stress.  Nicknamed the ‘comfort eating gene’, it pumps out a protein called Ucn3 during times of stress. Ucn3 has significant effects throughout the body, affecting vital organs such as the liver, heart, liver and pancreas.   The protein is thought read more »

After a ten-year study conducted by researchers at the University of Maastricht revealed that a Mediterranean diet combined with 30 minutes of exercise per day could help women to live up to 15 years longer, dietician Nigel Denby has revealed why the Mediterranean way is one of the healthiest around. According to Denby, those who read more »

According to BBC News, New York is waiting to hear whether the federal government in Washington will implement a ban on spending food stamps on fizzy drinks. As it stands an estimated 1.7 million New Yorkers claim food stamps, which are free vouchers issued by the government to help benefit claimants pay for their groceries. read more »

According to US scientists walnuts are the healthiest form of nuts and we should all make an effort to incorporate them into our diets. The experts from Pennsylvania say that walnuts contain the highest levels of disease fighting antioxidants of all nuts and though most nuts have great nutritional value it is walnuts who reign read more »

There are various symptoms of diabetes of which many individuals are unaware, meaning that often medical advice is not sought as soon as it could be. Below you can find details of symptoms which should not be ignored, reviewed by the health experts at WebMD: Frequent urination, extreme thirst or hunger, or blurry vision These read more »