Research has confirmed the link between depression and a lack of vitamin D, and it is vital to eat foods that contain it, finds Margaret Jennings

One in six couples struggles to conceive within a year of having unprotected sex. There are many possible reasons for this, writes Sharon Ni Chonchuir.

Avoid a hangover by taking steps before, during and after a night out, says Sharon Ní Chonchúir.

Two experts tell Sharon Ní Chonchúir how parents can ensure a healthy diet for their child. Watching portion size and the treats are both key

Helen O’Callaghan on the launch of Barnardos Big Toddle, Ireland’s biggest fundraiser for under-fives.

Sharon Ní Chonchúir on the myriad benefits of vitamin D

 Helen O’Callaghan hears of new ways to get your child eating a wider variety of food.

Vegan diets, once considered extreme, are becoming more mainstream, but the jury is out on health benefits, says Sharon Ní Chonchuir.

RUTH Field and her formidable alter-ego, the Grit Doctor, have made a name for themselves as tough-talking, no-nonsense kind of gals. 

IF you’re looking for an example of a modern food miracle, look no further than coconut oil. 

January may seem the perfect time for a detox, but is there any scientific basis behind the concept of washing away our calorific sins, asks Sharon Ní Chonchúir.

Research finds people who reported drinking a standard can of fizzy drink per day had DNA changes typical of cells 4.6 years older.

Three out of four teenage girls have either tried or considered dieting, while 6% have taken diet pills.

Beyoncé, Gwenth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker have deprived themselves of solid food for days on end in order to lose weight.

An Irish dietitian has clashed with a group of leading American scientists who believe that vitamin supplements should be avoided because they have no health benefit.

Donal Hickey on the huge growth in fish consumption in Ireland.

A PIECE of salted ling, barely visible among many common and even exotic species in the fish department of Cork’s throbbing English market the other day, evoked memories.

New mums are under enormous pressure to slim down almost immediately after giving birth, it was claimed today.

THE hectic modern lifestyle has led to Irish families only getting to sit down to eat together three times a week, according to a survey of our dining habits.