Children of obese mothers are more likely to develop diabetes and heart disease, it has emerged.

A psychologist in Dublin has said treatment for food-related mental illnesses could take as little as 30 minutes.

Potatoes are not considered "exciting" to post on Instagram in comparison to other dishes.

More than two thirds of children's meals in Irish and British restaurants contain more fat and saturated fat than recommended guidelines, according to new research carried out by Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and the University of Roehampton in Britain.

Fat, sugar and salt will not be limited as part of a new HSE food policy.

Poor diet is the world's deadliest health risk, accounting for a fifth of all deaths, a study has shown.

New research has identified a major gap in nutritional support for cancer patients, with more than a third reporting unintentional weight loss, which can lead to poorer outcomes.

EATING well is not only good for your health, it is also proving to be very good for business, writes Clodagh Finn.

Beware fake news about nutrition. In the same way that stories of dubious origin can take hold on social media, people should also be alert to false or confusing messages about food, warns Dr Mary Flynn, chief specialist in Public Health Nutrition at the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).

How do you make a profit from selling vegetables or nuts? Pretend they are animals.

The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) has hit out at the State over what it describes as its “failure to protect children from online junk food marketing”.

'Eat breakfast like a king' is flawed advice, new study finds, write Tim Spector and Jeff Leach

A diet rich in plant-based foods and with fewer animal source foods is a “win-win” for both people and the planet, according to last week’s EAT-Lancet Commission report.

A major new scientific report says the world needs to reduce consumption of red meat and sugar by 50% by 2050.

The charity is urging the public not to follow 'fad' trends ahead of their new years health kick.

The controversial low-carbohydrate diet pioneered by US cardiologist Robert Atkins has been scientifically proven to work long-term, according to a new study.

Refired not retired, Paula Gilvarry shed five stone in her 60s after finishing work as a GP and she’s written a book about her experience, reports Margaret Jennings

Weight stigma is the only form of discrimination still widely deemed to be socially acceptable.

Can the right food really help reduce stress in our lives? Chef Eunice Power thinks so. She tells Ailin Quinlan

One in five mothers do not realise that their young children are overweight or obese.

Liz Connor finds out whether training on an empty stomach is really more effective than fuelling up before hitting the treadmill

Two things people often think about are money and their appearance. Past research has shown that there is a correlation between the two: People subjectively considered attractive earn more.

Joe McNamee is back with a taste of the lastest food news from around the country.

IF there’s a food that goes perfectly with the long, hazy days of summer it must be ice cream — luscious, creamy, calorific ice cream.

Our dietary habits have changed dramatically over the decades with a shift from fresh vegetables to ready meals, reports Joyce Fegan

Irish food needs to get the next generation of consumers on board with its message, writes Suzanne Campbell

Tara Stewart talks to Irene Feighan about her health and life.