Revealed: How long you can keep cheese in the fridge before you should throw it away

Revealed: How long you can keep cheese in the fridge before you should throw it away

It can be hard to keep track of how long you've kept food in the fridge for, so many of us throw perfectly edible items just to be on the safe side in case they've gone off and could make...

Study strengthens case for heart benefit in chocolate

Study strengthens case for heart benefit in chocolate

Consuming moderate amounts of chocolate was associated with significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation — a common and dangerous type of irregular heartbeat — in a large study of men and women in Denmark led by researchers...

Studies show drinking coffee 'could add years to your life'

Studies show drinking coffee 'could add years to your life'

Coffee not only helps you feel full of beans - it might add years to your life as well, two major studies have shown.

Chemotherapy may spread cancer, warn scientists

Chemotherapy may spread cancer, warn scientists

Chemotherapy is used to kill cancer cells and to curb tumours from growing in the patient’s body.

Chocolate and cocoa are good for cognition: study

Chocolate and cocoa are good for cognition: study

Chocolate is both the destroyer of diets and the soothing balm for emotional distress. A recent study wants to add cognitive booster to chocolate’s roles.

Coconut oil has more ‘bad’ fat than beef and butter: heart doctors

Coconut oil has more ‘bad’ fat than beef and butter: heart doctors

Coconut oil raises ‘bad’ cholesterol in the same way as other foods high in saturated fats like butter and beef, according to the American Heart Association.

Soak up the sun to boost emotional, mental health: study

Soak up the sun to boost emotional, mental health: study

Soaking up some sun may help improve your mental and emotional well-being, a new study has claimed.

French fries, other fried potatoes could lead to early death, research suggests

French fries, other fried potatoes could lead to early death, research suggests

French fries and other types of fried potatoes could lead to an early death, new research suggests.