BMJ Group retracts trial on apple cider vinegar and weight loss

Journalists and others should no longer reference or use the study findings in future reporting BMJ Group has retracted research suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight or obese to lose weight. The small clinical trial was published in the open access ...

Taste and price, not calories, key drivers for online takeaway orders, survey suggests

These orders tend to be favoured by younger adults and those living with obesity Limited impact of calorie labelling calls for extra strategies to promote healthier food choices Taste and price, rather than calorie content, seem to be the key considerations for those ordering takeaways online, despite calorie labelling legislation ...

2025-08-14T10:34:06+00:0014 August 2025|BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Press release|

Lack of essential vitamins and minerals common in people with type 2 diabetes

Vitamin D most common ‘missing’ micronutrient; women at greater risk of ‘hidden hunger’ Micronutrient deficiency, whereby levels of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bodily function are far too low, is common in people with type 2 diabetes, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the ...

2025-01-29T11:54:44+00:0029 January 2025|BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Press release|

Retracted: Apple cider vinegar aids weight management in obesity, small clinical trial suggests

Please note that this research paper has been retracted. Journalists and others should no longer reference or use the study findings in future reporting. The retraction was prompted by concerns raised about the quality of the work, including the approach to statistical analysis of the data; implausible statistical values; the ...

2025-10-07T09:23:34+00:0018 March 2024|BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Press release|

Predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet linked to 39% lower odds of covid-19

Diet high in vegetables, legumes, nuts, and low in dairy and meat may be protective A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The findings prompt the researchers to suggest that ...

2024-06-04T10:23:47+00:0010 January 2024|BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Press release|
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