Honey might be as good at fighting heart disease as some fruits and vegetables because of its high level of antioxidants, a study suggests. Antioxidants, which help prevent narrowing of the arteries. Researchers knew honey contained varying amounts of antioxidants, with dark honey having the most.

       Scientists believe exotic fungi such as shitake and oyster mushrooms could be used to help prevent and treat cancer. Research in the Far East, compiled by the charity Cancer Research UK, found that compounds in certain fungi can be used to attack tumours and stimulate the immune system as well as reduce the side-effects of chemotherapy.