The second brain in our stomachsOur own stomachs may be something of a dark mystery to most of us, but new research is revealing the surprising ways in which our guts exert control over our mood and appetite. Full story:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18779997 … [more]

Chocolate 'may help keep people slim' - click here for whole storyPeople who eat chocolate regularly tend to be thinner, new research suggests. … [more]

Can three minutes of exercise a week help make you fit?A few relatively short bursts of intense exercise, amounting to only a few minutes a week, can deliver many of the health and fitness benefits of hours of conventional exercise, according to new research, says Dr Michael Mosley. But how much benefit you get from either may well depend on your genes. … [more]

Slimming clubs are a 'straitjacket'? NoI didn't go to Weight Watchers to look like Beyoncé – I just wanted to be healthy again. What's so wrong with that? … [more]