UK nutritionist explains how just ‘1 minute’ of intense exercise may cut heart disease risk by 40%
In today’s sedentary lifestyle, finding time to exercise often feels like a challenge. But what if improving your…
The foods your body needs after 40, according to a dietitian
We all know the importance of eating a balanced diet for our health. But should what we eat…
Obesity sharply increases hospitalisation risk from infections, global analysis shows
Large international cohort data reveal that excess body fat may increase susceptibility to severe infections and substantially contribute…
Urgent new alert as four ‘Victorian-era’ illnesses ‘re-emerge’
A health expert is warning that some conditions once closely associated with the Victorian era are making a…
The foods your body needs after 40 – and why they matter
We all know the importance of eating a balanced diet for our health. But should what we eat…
Healthy low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets may improve cardiovascular health
The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat…
South Asian adults in the U.S. have higher prevalence of risk factors for heart disease
South Asian adults in the U.S. report doing many of the right things for heart health, yet they…
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…
The Scandinavian wellness tradition that’s as good as a workout
Imagine achieving the same benefits of brisk exercise just by sitting down in a nice warm place a…
Defective fat cells drive metabolic disease in lipodystrophy
Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose…
Painkillers and HRT therapies among drugs not being subsidised under PBS
Patients are being hit with excessive costs on a range of everyday prescription medicines because of flaws in…
How much fat you should eat a day and what foods to eat, plus why your brain needs it
This is the 82nd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment,…