Avian influenza has again been found on Victorian poultry farms. It’s not the strain spreading worldwide killing birds, cats and elephant seals – and infecting people – nor last year’s variant that caused national egg shortages. But you do need to understand the concerns.
The best time to reduce your risk of long-term heart disease is right now, says a cardiologist who explains what you can learn from monitoring some vital signs
Two baby-science researchers have used their own pregnancies to trial a groundbreaking supplement that promises to reduce cerebral palsy, deafness and blindness in infants.
With the tartness of raspberries and the zesty taste of lime, this smoothie is the perfect drink to salute summer’s end.
A new study has underlined the feared health risks of sugar substitutes like aspartame, suggesting it could leave consumers at risk of heart disease.
When Debra Clare had a sudden heart attack, her first thought was not to call an ambulance; she is not alone in that.
The DIY beverage made from oats, water, cinnamon and lime juice has amassed over 40 million views on TikTok for its rumoured health benefits. Here’s what the experts say.
Little has been understood about what goes on in the brain’s ‘appetite control centre’. The first cell map of the human hypothalamus, though, is set to supercharge future weight loss drugs.
Here are three good reasons why you should be making sure you get enough calcium every day, with food the best source.
All I want is a steak and fries, and maybe an ice cream. But with all the conflicting advice around today, there’s already too much on my plate.
These chicken and avocado lettuce cups are a cinch to make and will leave you feeling satisfied.
Studies suggest cottage cheese and kiwi fruit can improve your slumber but you might want to swap camomile tea for a camomile bath.
Evidence tells us the most important way to keep our bowels healthy is through a diet rich in natural fibre. But we need the genes in gut microbes to make that fibre work for us.
Getting off alcohol was ‘hectic’, and learning about food has been life-changing: these chart-topping hip-hop artists talk about how they have stayed fit and healthy across their ARIA Award-winning career.
Twins Ashley and Taylor Johnston, who live in British Columbia, Canada, have made smoothies their life – at least on social media. Here’s one of their most popular creations.
In a consumer quest for ever-higher protein intakes, protein powder has become a huge industry. But is it really giving the body what it needs?
Make the most of Australia’s freshest produce with our guide to seasonal vegetables. From crisp summer greens to hearty winter staples, here’s what’s in season right now—and the best ways to cook them.
Traditionally, broccoli cheddar soup is loaded in calories from all the butter, cheese, and cream it includes. This recipe, however, is packed with protein.
The guaranteed benefits of eating red meat outweigh the “low-certainty” evidence used to discourage its consumption, researchers say.
As women transition into perimenopause and menopause, they may notice a change in their body shape and how they feel. Here’s what some experts say will help keep you nourished.
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