Wholesome soup, night walks and wearable sleeping bags: how to prepare for winter – and even embrace it

Many of us dread the nights drawing in and this year there is added apprehension. Here experts offer advice to get yourself through the colder months

Fast food fever: how ultra-processed meals are unhealthier than you think

UPFs form 50% of Britons’ calorie intake. Now food scientists are learning more about what makes them so damaging

400 people in UK diagnosed with preventable cancer every day, data shows

Experts say healthy lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and eating more vegetables can lower risk

From pasta and rice to pesto and ketchup: the most ethical and eco-friendly products for your kitchen cupboards

A well-stocked kitchen can help you cut your carbon footprint, reduce waste and insulate you against food shortages. Here are some staple ingredients to get you started

Vegetarian women more likely to fracture hips in later life, study shows

Research suggests some vegetarians may not get sufficient nutrients for good bone and muscle health

The diet that is right for you: putting a personalised nutrition app to the test

A gadget-rich programme says it will find out how you react to foods and teach you to eat the best ones

‘As we head into winter, it’s an important consideration’: what’s the deal with vitamin D?

People who live in Australia’s southern states are at greater risk of being low in the hormone that packs a crucial health punch

How timing your meals right can benefit your health

Eating well doesn’t necessarily just mean concentrating on the right diet – the time you eat (or don’t) can also make a big difference to your wellbeing

Go with your gut: scientist Tim Spector on why food is not just fuel

The scientist has spent years studying how gut health relates not just to nutrition, but to all aspects of our everyday wellbeing. He explains why it really is what’s inside that counts

Coffee bad, red wine good? Top food myths busted

We’re being bombarded with conflicting advice on what we should and shouldn’t put into our bodies. Finally, here are the definitive answers, according to the experts