Tom Watson: how I lost seven stone and reversed my type 2 diabetes

Labour’s deputy leader cut out sugar, took up exercise and radically transformed his health. He believes Britain’s food system is broken and NHS advice needs to change – and says his mission is to help other patients

Forget the headlines – the best diet is the one that works for you

Do whole grains prevent diabetes? Is moderate drinking good or bad for you? Nutritional studies are more complex than you are told

Get stuck in: four healing honey recipes

Maximise honey’s medicinal properties with these easy ideas, from breakfast to snacks and a bedtime drink

From coughs to cakes: why honey is the bee’s knees

Honey should be your first line of treatment for a cough – but don’t just reach for it when you have the sniffles. Sourced everywhere from Zambian forests to Irish meadows and London rooftops, there is a flavour to suit everyone

Salt not as damaging to health as previously thought, says study

New research reignites a row with scientists who want to reduce salt intake to near zero

Fool’s gold: what fish oil is doing to our health and the planet

Omega-3 is one of our favourite supplements – but a huge new study has found it has little or no benefit. How did it become a $30bn business?

Rosemary Ferguson: ‘I do realise my tastebuds are a bit warped’

The nutritionist and former model, 43, on feeling the same now as she did when she was 17, vanity and being a role model for her daughters

How do I get a six-pack? You asked Google – here’s the answer

Every day millions of people ask Google life’s most difficult questions. Personal trainer Emma Oko answers this one

Scottish government plans restrictions on sugary and fatty foods

Ministers’ plans to tackle obesity in some cases go further than health ministers in England

Supermarkets targeted in the battle against obesity

Checkout offer bans and TV advertising watershed are key steps to tackle health crisis