healthy diet

Food and Drink

Fast food 3.0 - how quality and inclusivity are changing quick bites

Fast food used to be simple. A greasy burger, a side of fries, and a guilty conscience. It was quick, cheap, and nutritionally questionable. Nowadays, fast food is suffering an identity crisis — one that involves gourmet ingredients, sustainability promises, and menus that must cater for every diet.

16/11/2025

Nutrition

Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancers

Women who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a higher risk of developing polyps that can lead to cancer compared with women who ate the least.

14/11/2025

Health news

How toddlers’ gut microbiomes may affect their mental health later on

The findings are the latest to shed light on how gut health affects overall wellbeing.

04/11/2025

Health news

DO at-home gut microbiome tests work?

Doctors warn that at-home gut microbiome tests are largely unregulated, often unreliable and offer little actionable value beyond curiosity.

04/11/2025

Health news

This new urine health scanner lets you analyse your pee at home

A new device that sits inside the toilet bowl and analyses your urine for clues about hydration, nutrition and kidney health has been launched.

01/11/2025

Nutrition

Experts share 5 tips to sort fact from fiction on gut health

Euronews Health breaks down how to differentiate the hype from reality when it comes to the science on gut health.

11/10/2025

Nutrition

What we really know about ultra-processed foods and health

A well-balanced diet is about much more than determining whether certain foods are ultra-processed or not. But if you want to simplify your diet, here’s where to start.

20/09/2025

Nutrition

Mediterranean diet could boost gum health, scientists say. Here’s why

Our teeth and gums have a major impact on our overall health.

15/09/2025

Europe in Motion

How healthy are new consumer habits across Europe?

Health and well-being remain top priorities for European consumers. Around 28% of them report taking consistent steps to live healthier lives, aiming for goals like mental wellness, disease prevention and staying fit.

11/09/2025

Nutrition

How the Mediterranean diet could help offset genetic risks of dementia

People who follow a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop dementia and have slower cognitive decline, new research shows.

25/08/2025

wellbeing

Americans are rethinking alcohol amid concerns over health risks

A new survey found that 54 per cent of US adults drink alcohol, the lowest point in the past three decades.

14/08/2025

Nutrition

Study sheds light on which potatoes raise the risk of type 2 diabetes

Eating more potatoes was tied to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes risks in a study that spanned three decades – and French fries were the main culprit.

07/08/2025

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

Health news

Liver cancer cases could double by 2050, but 60% are preventable

Experts call for urgent global action on hepatitis, alcohol, and obesity as new data shows that while preventable liver cancer cases are on the rise, the right mix of policy, prevention, and public awareness could save millions of lives.

29/07/2025

Health news

Want to age well? These are the 3 things you must do

A new study confirms that staying sharp as you age is tied to eating well, staying physically active, and stimulating your brain.

29/07/2025

Health news

Coca-Cola to roll out soda with cane sugar in the US after Trump push

Coca-Cola announced the change days after US President Donald Trump said the iconic soft drink maker had agreed to use cane sugar.

22/07/2025

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

Health news

Inflammatory diet in pregnancy raises childhood diabetes risks

The study indicates that women’s diets may have long-lasting effects on their children’s health.

02/07/2025

Health news

French doctors warn of health risks from heavy metal in everyday foods

People are most often exposed to cadmium, a heavy metal used in phosphate fertilisers, through their food.

24/06/2025

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