Health and nutrition
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
I ate like Trump for a week. I don’t understand how the man is still alive
Donald Trump’s diet is that of a child. Just a bland bonanza of beige. And it properly affected my body.
- Gareth Davies
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- Opinion
- Work/life balance
Six healthy habits to add to your working day
For many of us, sitting down at work is unavoidable. But incorporating a little movement into your working day – among other healthy habits – could be game-changing.
- Emily Craig
Matcha limits set and prices set to soar as global shortage hits Australia
It’s turning up in everything from lattes and smoothies to pastries. Here’s why the world has gone mad for matcha and why the price is set to spike.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Exclusive
- Parenting
Parents are told these toddler snacks are healthy. Very few are
Parents are turning to readymade snacks to feed young children. Most are failing international nutrition standards.
- Angus Thomson
How worried should we really be about mercury in canned tuna?
What experts want you to know before you crack open your next can.
- Caroline Zielinski
Coffee is linked to an increased risk of anxiety. Here’s how to cope
If your morning latte is leaving you feeling anxious, health experts have some advice.
- Hannah Singleton
- Analysis
- Science
A new study links fluoride with cognitive issues. Should we be worried?
Many studies have linked higher levels of fluoride to lower IQ in children, but not all studies are equal.
- Angus Dalton
Eating ultra-processed meat linked to greater risk of early death
A landmark Harvard study has found regular consumption of products such as sausages and ham increases the chance of dying earlier.
- Laura Donnelly
- Opinion
- Opinion
Making sense of health headlines shouldn’t be so difficult – or dangerous
Recent coverage of new research on time-restricted eating was a reminder of how easily the media – and health experts – can get it wrong.
- Sarah Berry
- Exclusive
- Healthcare
Change in advice for cow’s milk over formula in what’s best for baby
The World Health Organisation now says cow’s milk is a safe alternative to breast milk or formula for six-month-old babies. But the change in advice has been criticised by Australian health authorities.
- Henrietta Cook
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