In four years of fatty fads and scare stories, Dr John Briffa has taken every opportunity to take a bite out of dietary orthodoxy. But here, in his final column, he reveals the one basic rule of healthy eating.

If your waist is larger than your hips you could be at risk of a heart attack. Dr John Briffa reveals why you need to act if you can't button your trousers.

If you suffer sleepless nights, it could be a wake-up call to rethink suppertime routines. Small changes could bring sweet dreams, says Dr John Briffa.

We all know fish is famed for improving our brain power. But that's small fry compared to its power to preserve our wits, reveals Dr John Briffa.

School dinners will soon be pukka, thanks to Jamie Oliver, but lunchboxes are still full of crisps. It's time to pack a nutritious punch, says Dr John Briffa.

Some processed foods contain more salt than sea water. Dr John Briffa reveals why some manufacturers are making his blood pressure rise.

People are increasingly alert to the signs of an ageing mind, but can we eat our way to mental longevity? Dr John Briffa recommends a sharp intake.

Dr John Briffa's healthy eating and drinking plan to keep your kidneys clean.

Dousing your chips with vinegar could help burn the fat off the deep-fried spud. Dr John Briffa reports on the weighty savings in a classic condiment.

For many, Vitamin C is the main weapon in our war on the flu. But research shows the supplement could be missing its target. Dr John Briffa doses up.

Barbecues can be bad for you. But don't rake yourself over the coals about it, says Dr John Briffa. There are ways to minimise the potential hazards.