All news on the topic: Vitamins

Vitamin D arms and triggers T cells, the foot soldiers of our immune system which destroy viruses, bacteria and other threats but sunlight is essential to it and that's tough in the winter

None of us want to restrict the ways we eat and cook, but many popular myths prompt us to do so. But nutritionists are suggesting many of these myths are not true, compiled here in this list…

Girls Aloud first became a household name when they were formed on ITV's Popstars: The Rivals back in 2002 but it looks like the band could be getting back together

Consumer champion Which? has revealed the seven ultra-processed foods which can be included into a healthy diet - these range from organic baked beans to fish fingers

Brain health scientist Professor Michael Crawford says 'we are heading for an idiocracy' if the nation doesn't improve their diets, as we're currently deficient of one staple ingredient

From the classic cup mushroom and vitamin D-packed chestnut mushrooms to meaty portobellos and firm, fragrant shiitakes, there are a wide variety of mushrooms to discover

These seven specific items, from food and drink to vital medicine and supplements, are so common in the UK that you may be having too much of them without even realising

Being in the season of battling flu, an omega-3 supplement will not only boost your immune system but heart and brain health too – and a TV doctor has revealed one of the best ways to top it up is with seaweed

A deficiency in essential vitamin D becomes worse during the winter months because of shorter days, meaning we do not get enough sunlight with diet alone often still leaving us lacking

A professor has revealed why you should never eat burnt toast as the simple every day food could pose a huge health risk if you leave it cooking in the toaster for too long

Research shows that maintaining a healthy gut can go a long way to help support our immune system. Here, dietician Lucy Kerrison aims to dispel a lot of the common misconceptions surrounding our digestive health - and what you should be doing instead

Charity Killing Cancer Kindly has warned some some multivitamin products may enable cancerous cells to grow and says they should carry warnings, similar to tobacco products

A health expert has claimed that taking coffee does the opposite of relieving your anxiety and actually makes you feel much worse because it is a stimulant and switches the brain into emergency mode

Halloween is well and truly over, but gardener Michael Griffiths has revealed the best way to use your leftover pumpkin - and it could boost your health

Parents of baby William Moris-Patto who died from neglect at a hospital in Cambridgeshire are backing calls for a national inquiry into NHS maternity care

William Moris-Patto passed away from a brain bleed in September 2020 - his death has been ruled as 'neglect' after he wasn't treated correctly at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Treatments for colds bought in chemists reduce likelihood of ailments other solutions use more natural approach. Home remedies, meanwhile, will help you feel better until you are able to access treatment

Halloween foods such as pumpkin pie fillings, blends and mixes can make your dog ill as can contain nutmeg and cinnamon, which are toxic to dogs. This could mean a costly visit to the vet

Dr Neel Patel and nutritionist Vinny Kodamala say vitamins can contribute to having healthy hair - they revealed the top four vitamins to incorporate into your diet

Health psychologist Dr Lauren Rockliffe shares her top things parents should deliberate on before growing their family.

Louie Noman, 17, has ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and struggles to eat certain foods, which caused him to need an emergency liver transplant

Research has proven why pumpkin seeds are more beneficial than you might think - the seeds have been linked to fertility and reducing symptoms of deadly diseases

Rachael Richardson and Allyson Brigham have shared four reasons why we like to snack on sweet food after eating dinner - they reveal how to reduce these cravings

Experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a big worry for some Brits, as colder and shorter days are on their way

The Princess of Wales sticks to a regular eating routine in the morning and enjoys plenty of other healthy meals throughout the day to keep the 41-year-old in top shape