Walnut a day keeps cancer away: Research finds daily walnuts can stave off prostate cancer

A DAILY handful of walnuts may stave off prostate cancer, according to new research. Scientists have found diets rich in the nut, or its oil, slowed tumour growth in mice. They also reduced cholesterol and increased sensitivity to the hormone insulin which helps prevent diabetes. Express

Swap the celery for a cupcake! Research reveals a deprivation diet leads to weight GAIN

FORGET everything you thought you knew about losing weight - a new study has revealed the key to fighting the flab is allowing yourself treats. The poll of 2,600 Weight Watchers members - over half of which have lost 10 per cent of their body weight - showed that incorporating treats in to your healthy eating plan helps you to stay on track, with 75 per cent planning indulgence into their week and a third doing so at least once a day. The findings contradict the theory that depriving yourself of so-called 'naughty' foods will help you to lose weight. Read on

Study ties antibiotics to child obesity

Taking a lot of antibiotics may increase risk of obesity in children, new study says. PressTV

Don't drink two days in a row

People should avoid drinking alcohol on consecutive days if they want to avoid health conditions such as cancer, heart disease or cirrhosis of the liver, a Government health quango has said. The Independent

Don't drink two days in a row

People should avoid drinking alcohol on consecutive days if they want to avoid health conditions such as cancer, heart disease or cirrhosis of the liver, a Government health quango has said. The Independent