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]

Unlimited human eggs 'potential' for fertility treatmentResearchers have shown it is possible to find stem cells in adult women which spontaneously produced new eggs in the laboratory. … [more]

The myth of the eight-hour sleepWe often worry about lying awake in the middle of the night - but it could be good for you. A growing body of evidence from both science and history suggests that the eight-hour sleep may be unnatural.   … [more]

Sugar tax needed, say US expertsSugar is as damaging and addictive as alcohol or tobacco and should be regulated, claim US health experts. … [more]