Nutrition Obesity can be inherited. Do mothers’ or fathers’ genes matter more? A new study suggests mothers’ genes could play an indirect role in shaping their children’s health, even when they aren’t passed on. 06/08/2025
Health news Home cooking better than processed meals for weight loss, study says Ultra-processed foods can be bad for our health. A new study sought to understand whether it’s the processing itself or the ingredients that really matter. 04/08/2025
Nutrition What is ‘fibremaxxing’ and should we all be doing it? A wellness trend on TikTok is advocating eating as much fibre as possible. For once, nutrition experts actually agree. 14/07/2025
Nutrition Four ways to make healthy snacks a habit at work Reaching for crisps or your fourth cup of coffee doesn’t have to be inevitable. 11/07/2025
Partner content Working together to promote a better and healthier drinking culture in Europe Partner content presented by spiritsEUROPE Across the EU, discussions are taking place in various fora as to how best to address harmful alcohol consumption as part of broader efforts to improve public health and promote prevention measures. 13/06/2025
Nutrition Spanish innovators tackle food waste and safety with smart labels In partnership with European Patent Office Pilar Granado, Pablo Sosa Domínguez, and Luis Chimeno have created smart biodegradable labels that show food freshness in real time, helping cut waste and prevent food poisoning. 12/06/2025
Nutrition Is coffee good for your health? This is what the science shows Coffee comes with some health benefits, but that doesn’t mean aficionados should drink as much as they want. 11/06/2025
Partner content More Than Taste: Reformulating for a Healthier Future Partner content presented by Suntory As awareness grows around the importance of balanced diets and healthier lifestyles, actors across society - from policymakers to businesses and consumers - are working together to support positive change. 04/06/2025
Partner content Carrying the weight: Cancer caregivers and nutrition care Partner content presented by Danone New research conducted by Ipsos among informal cancer caregivers in Spain, Poland, France and Germany showed that 93% of caregivers worry about the weight and muscle loss they notice in their loved ones. 26/05/2025
Nutrition Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of early death Experts said more research is needed to determine whether ultra-processed foods directly raise the risk of premature death – or if they are simply a “bystander” with other factors to blame. 28/04/2025
Partner content ‘’Innovation is key – to European growth and encouraging more balanced diets’’, says Andrew McMillin Partner content presented by Unesda We caught up with Andrew McMillin, the new President of UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, to talk about the sector’s key priorities in this new EU legislative term. Andrew is President of Western Europe Operations at The Coca-Cola Company. 28/04/2025
Nutrition Spain's schools ordered to ban fatty foods from menus to curb obesity The rules come amid concerns that children from lower-income families are struggling to eat well, creating health disparities. 17/04/2025
Nutrition How to slow down and eat more mindfully at dinner Experts tend to focus on which foods can improve your health, but the speed at which you devour your dinner matters too. 17/04/2025
Nutrition Switching Western diets for this region's food could boost your health The study asked people to switch their diets for two weeks, and then tracked changes to their immune and metabolic systems. 06/04/2025
Nutrition Why you might want to rethink giving your kids dietary supplements A German consumer group flagged issues with 17 of the 18 common supplements it tested. 29/03/2025
Nutrition What should you be eating to stay healthier for longer in old age? A new large-scale study tracked people’s dietary habits and health outcomes from midlife to about age 70. This is what they found out. 24/03/2025
Nutrition Does being a vegetarian reduce your risk of health problems? Experts for a French agency spent five years on a literature review and dietary intake recommendations for vegetarians. Here’s what they have to say. 14/03/2025
Nutrition Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods linked to poor health and death In some parts of Europe, ultra-processed foods make up a large and growing part of people’s diets to the detriment of their health. 11/03/2025
Nutrition How to plan meals around your workouts Experts offer tips to maximise gains post-workout. 10/03/2025
EuroVerify Fact check: Has the EU branded coffee 'harmful' for humans? Some tabloids have stoked fears that the EU will soon ban coffee after the European Commission allegedly labelled caffeine dangerous for human consumption. 10/03/2025
Nutrition Swapping butter for olive, soybean, or rapeseed oil may improve health The study identified a significantly lower risk of premature death among people who ate a lot of plant-based oils over three decades. 06/03/2025
Nutrition Scientists unlock new health benefit from world's most consumed drink Brewing tea can act as filter against potentially harmful heavy metals in drinking water, a new study has found. 26/02/2025
Health news Body’s internal clock could play a role in teens’ late eating habits Overweight or obese adolescents ate more calories later in the evening, a new study found. 20/02/2025
Nutrition Eating an egg a week could help lower risk of dying from heart disease Those who reported consuming up to six eggs per week showed a 29 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death. 07/02/2025
Health news Consumer groups launch petition to ban aspartame in Europe This follows the classification of aspartame, a common sweetener, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the World Health Organization. 05/02/2025
Nutrition Fizzy water could play a role in aiding weight loss, new study claims A balanced diet and regular exercise remain the main leverages if you want to lose weight, the researchers noted. 22/01/2025
Nutrition Scientists link eating red meat with increased dementia risk Could consuming large amounts of processed red meat be bad for your brain? New research suggests it might. 22/01/2025
Nutrition US regulator bans red dye No. 3 from food supply The substance has been restricted in the European Union for decades. 15/01/2025
Nutrition Fungi oysters: Inside the Danish lab producing next alternative food At a Technical University of Denmark lab, researchers are exploring the potential for fungi to be used as meat and seafood replacements. 06/01/2025
Nutrition Frozen veg, spices, stews: Experts share tips to embrace winter food Dieticians and food experts say winter is a great time to experiment with your food. 27/12/2024
Nutrition EU wine help group counsels low- and no-alcohol options A reflection group has encouraged the EU executive to explore new rules for the growing market of no and low-alcohol (NoLo) wine products. 19/12/2024
Nutrition Ultra-processed foods linked to more fat in muscles More fat stored in the thigh muscles may increase the risk of osteoarthritis in knees, researchers said. 09/12/2024
Nutrition European consumers baffled by food labelling spaghetti Lack of EU actions has led to an overwhelming array of labels and claims, leaving consumers struggling to make informed choices, according to EU auditors. 25/11/2024
Nutrition Calorie labels on menus may not lead to healthier habits, study shows The policy was enacted in 2022 in an attempt to reduce England’s obesity rate but researchers say it may take more time for menu labels to make a difference. 25/11/2024
Nutrition Animal or plant? EU countries at odds over protein strategy A renewed call by EU agriculture ministers to boost local protein production has sparked a divide over the direction of a forthcoming policy initiative. 19/11/2024
Nutrition Reduced sugar intake in early life linked to lower risk of disease Limiting sugar intake from conception through early childhood was linked to lower risks of type 2 diabetes and hypertension, a new study found. 01/11/2024
Nutrition What should Europe call ‘fake’ meat? Although not yet approved for sale in the EU, lawmakers will be soon decide how to label lab-grown meat. In an interview with Euronews, a US expert proposes a solution for how to name this novel product. 01/11/2024
Nutrition High mercury levels in tuna present 'risk to public health' in Europe French NGOs are raising the alarm about mercury concentration in canned tuna after an investigation found the metal in all samples taken. 29/10/2024
Nutrition What's happening in the US McDonald's E. coli outbreak? An E. coli outbreak linked to the fast food chain McDonald's has impacted people in 13 US states. 28/10/2024
Scenes Watch: The healthcare heroes bringing hope to rural communities in Ghana In partnership with Media City Osei Boateng the founder of OKB Hope Foundation, delivers healthcare to remote areas by a specialised van. 21/10/2024
Nutrition Microplastics found to increase in soda bottles the more you open them A new report found a number of micro and nanoplastics in soda bottles, with the number increasing based on how many times the bottle was opened. 25/08/2024
Nutrition Intermittent fasting may heal cells but leads to higher cancer risk Intermittent fasting can boost the regenerative abilities of intestinal stem cells, a new study on mice showed, but it also had some downsides. 21/08/2024
Partner content How Europe can support its food and drink industry to remain competitive and sustainable Partner content presented by Unesda For many years, the European soft drinks sector has demonstrated leadership in promoting a more sustainable and healthier food and drink system in Europe. 25/06/2024
Nutrition Is seasonal eating better for your health? Seasonal eating is consuming food that is in harvest or in peak supply. 20/06/2024