Backing for new organic food rules
Australia’s lack of regulation on organic food products could mean consumers are being misled, the industry has warned.
Diet
Australia’s race to find a treatment for a disease affecting millions
Coeliac disease is a painful and potentially dangerous health condition for millions of people, but there’s no treatment for it. These researchers hope to one day change that.
How doctors turned peanut allergies into a major health problem
Peanut allergy is one of the most common among children in Australia and in the United States. A US expert explains how doctors may have inadvertently turned it into an epidemic.
Eating a healthy diet? It could be key to avoiding dementia
Enriching your gut in middle age appears to play a bigger role than previously thought in preventing memory decline, a study suggests.
Be grateful kids! In the olden days food was offal
Yes, we ate the stomach linings of animals. And that wasn’t the worst of it. What about tinned fruit? This is the first of Matthew Condon’s musings on health | SHARE YOUR CULINARY MEMORIES
A korma that will have your gut celebrating
This recipe, which uses ground almonds and yoghurt instead of cream, is better for your gut bugs, yet still deliciously creamy. Extracted from a newly published book on Food for Menopause, offering recipes and nutritional advice for perimenopause and beyond.
The ‘silent global pandemic’ that will undermine healthcare systems and food safety
If the danger of drug-resistant superbugs is not addressed there could be a return to the medical dark ages, where a superficial scratch could be life-threatening.
Counting calories? Why your calculations might not add up to losing weight
Calorie counting is the tried and true method of controlling or losing weight. Here an expert reveals what to do to shed unwanted kilos.
Can you get a Gladiator body? I copied Paul Mescal’s fitness plan and here’s what happened
Phil Hilton wants to be as buff as the 28-year-old film star. He asked a Hollywood trainer for help – plus his top exercises to beef up your arms and chest.
Fasting’s not the hack you wanted
Recent research appears to show intermittent fasting isn’t as promising as scientists once hoped.
How to get a flat tummy at any age — for men and women
If you find it hard to hold back middle-age spread, you’re not alone. Here are the lifestyle, diet and exercise tips that really work.
How to control your appetite without Ozempic
From exercise to eating habits, it’s possible to curb your hunger without resorting to drugs — these strategies are all supported by science.
Time to bite the bullet on risky taste temptations
We know they’re not good for us, but what’s the latest science on those foods that can wreak havoc on our health?
Is the King’s interest in ayurveda healthy?
After their trip to Australia, Charles and Camilla returned to a wellness resort that’s famous for its ayurvedic treatments. But what is this ancient practice?
The battle brewing over how much red meat you eat
Scientists advising the government have drafted recommendations that would tell Americans to limit red meat
Why boosting your fibre intake can transform your health and reduce disease risks
It’s a dietary change that reduces both your weight and your risk of diabetes and cancer. You don’t even need to eat dry-as-dust cereal, says Antonia Hoyle
The science of why your body takes longer to bounce back after 40
Injuries, colds, restless nights and alcohol can hit harder when we get into midlife.
Ultra-processed foods: 9 things you should never buy
As another damning report blames eating these foods for a whole host of health issues, Peta Bee reveals the worst offenders.
‘I’d had every party, in every city, in every town’
For too long Brendan Cowell had been the life of the party. The actor, writer and dedicated hedonist needed someone or something to help him through. He needed a hero – so he created one.
Coffee when pregnant may be OK, study finds
Pregnant women are held to a stringent list of dietary guidelines, but one of the most common vices – coffee – may be safer than previously thought.
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