A simple DNA test may predict whether someone is more likely to lose weight on a low fat or a low carbohydrate diet, say US researchers. The results from the small preliminary study of 101 women showed those on the best diet for their genes lost two to three times more weight than the rest....

Acupuncture may be an effective way of alleviating severe period pain, a review of existing studies suggests. South Korean researchers concluded there was "promising evidence" for acupuncture in treating cramps, but stressed more work was needed. Acupuncture is a less contentious...

Eating baked rhubarb could help fight cancer, new research has shown. Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University found baking British garden rhubarb for 20 minutes boosted its levels of anti-cancerous chemicals. The findings showed the polyphenols could kill or prevent the growth of cancer...