Why some ultra-processed foods go down so easily, so fast
The texture of many packaged foods plays a big role in driving people to eat more of them, new research shows.
Diet
Focus on fitness, not just for weight loss but for brain benefit
An Australian study linking brain mass to physical activity has given middle-aged and senior Australians a goal to follow into later life.
Eat your veggies … and rule the world
A new study has found that vegetarians, on average, have a greater desire to wield power than their meat-eating counterparts.
Try this hearty soup that helps reset your liver
Repair your inner health and improve your wellbeing with this nourishing soup that targets your liver.
They work, but be careful using injectables for weight loss
Many of us know someone on Mounjaro, Ozempic or Wegovy, but do all users realise the weight-loss injectable drugs can affect everything from your mood to your bones? Here’s what to do.
Americans have an appetite for taking on Big Food producers
There is no more non-partisan issue than safeguarding what people are eating and how it affects their health.
Is red meat bad for you? It depends who funded the study
There’s a big gulf between the outcomes of independent research and that backed by industry.
Vitamin C anyone? The truth about ‘immunity boosters’
Is anything we think about increasing our body’s defences based on science? Dan Davis, a professor of immunology, shares his wisdom.
The 13 carbs you should eat
No, they’re not necessarily the enemy. These ones might slow down ageing, the experts say.
Three cups of coffee a day ‘make women age better’
It’s not a miracle drug, but researchers who tracked nearly 50,000 women found clear benefits.
Facing a cancer diagnosis? Exercise and diet could make a difference
Going back to basics might help some patients live longer or respond to therapy, data shows.
14 foods you should eat every week (including chocolate)
Many foods have bigger health benefits than were previously known. Check out the new scientific findings.
Longing for warmer weather? This salad could take you there
Think juicy heirloom tomatoes, plump chunks of lobster meat, a creamy avocado, and a simple herb dressing to bring it all together.
Riding the goat tales of a homegrown revolution
Australia was famously raised on the sheep’s back and loves a well cooked steak, but there’s a new Aussie-grown meat creating a sensation locally – and overseas.
What to eat to preserve your eyesight
Worsening eyesight is an unavoidable part of ageing but we can slow the process. These are the foods and habits that can help.
Doctors say more people could benefit from taking Ozempic
Ozempic and other drugs in the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) category are showing promise for an ever-expanding list of diseases beyond weight loss and treating diabetes.
The perfect appetizer to convert the olive haters to olive lovers
Packed with olives, capers, and herbs, my take on tapenade is the answer to what belongs on bread and crackers before a meal.
Appreciating small moments of wonder boosts mental health
Everyday moments of awe-inspiring wonder may offer a simple, drug-free boost to mental health, a study suggests
Can you be here for a good time AND a long time?
How do you maximise your ‘health span’, not just your life span? We have the latest.
Turn your day around with these vibrant Mediterranean salad jars
Rich in wholegrains and healthy fats, these Greek tuna salad jars are the perfect on-the-go salad that will keep you energised all afternoon.
Seven things we get wrong about sleep and how to fix them
There are some healthy habits you should put into practice for a restful night’s sleep
The power of nutrient synergy: 10 perfect food pairings that benefit your health
Try these 10 simple and delicious pairings to elevate the nutritional benefits from some of the most common foods and beverages you consume.
Uncovering the secrets of the ‘Well-derly’
For a long and healthy life, diet and regular exercise are a better bet than trendy supplements and expensive longevity clinics.
Clashes between hospital administrators and doctors putting patients at risk
Patient safety should never come second to cultural problems in the health care sector.
Babies with low vitamin D may have high risk of mental disorders
Australian researchers say they’ve found convergent evidence babies born with vitamin D deficiency are at a higher risk of developing ADHD, schizophrenia, and autism.
‘Gruesome symptoms’: Study offers hope for chronic coeliacs
Coeliac disease cases defying scientific explanation or treatment have been demystified using an adapted form of cancer science, changing the prospects for patients.
Cut back on red meat with these flavoursome fish tacos
Mix-up taco night with a heart-healthy alternative that are sure to become a family favourite.
Need to go after a coffee? We answer why, along with other everyday medical questions
Wrinkly skin from a long bath? Skin feeling burnt after a winter’s day in the wind? Our medical expert explains some of life’s simple questions.
Should a workout hurt? And how much pain is too much?
No one ever said that exercise should be easy, but what are the signs that you’re pushing too hard?
The ‘imposter’ wishing mum a happy Mother’s Day
What’s it like to celebrate Mother’s Day with a mum who no longer recognises you?
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