Too much UPF could speed up biological ageing
11 December, 2024UPFs include foods such as chips, carbonated drinks, instant noodles, ice cream, chocolate, biscuits, ready-to-eat meals, packaged snacks and energy bars.
Looking for a star performer for your kitchen?
22 August, 2024It thrives under pressure, is a star sous chef, works hard and always brings its A-game.
Diet in 40s could influence quality of life in 70s: study
29 July, 2024Fewer than 1 in 10 people are able to live free of disease and maintain good physical, cognitive and mental health to age 70 and beyond, suggests a new study.
Diagnosing obesity — time to move beyond BMIs?
24 July, 2024Obesity has more than doubled globally since 1990, with more than 2.5 billion adults aged 18 and older being overweight in 2022.
Why do meals taste bland in space?
17 July, 2024Scientists from RMIT University have led a study on common food aromas that may help explain why astronauts report that meals taste bland in space and struggle to eat their normal nutritional intake.
Autism linked to altered gut microbiome in children
10 July, 2024This could inform future diagnostic and mechanistic studies, according to the researchers.
Inpatient treatment approach could help adults with eating disorders
03 June, 2024The approach involves patients consuming a progressively higher energy intake over a short period of time, to quickly restore their nutritional health.
Opinion: It's time for Australia to introduce a sugary drinks tax
08 May, 2024Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes.
Aruma, a human rights warrior
01 March, 2024Aruma — one of Australia's largest disability providers — is proud to be a human rights warrior, not only for our 5000+ customers but for all Australians living with a disability.
Shifting the dial on obesity
02 February, 2024 by Joanna Munro, Director Prevention Systems, Health and Wellbeing QueenslandIn 2018, 8.4% of the total burden of disease in Australia was due to overweight and obesity, making it the second leading risk factor contributing to disease burden after tobacco use.
Should disease management mirror dentistry?
01 February, 2024 by Amy SarcevicAfter smoking and obesity, poor diet is the largest contributor to Australia's disease burden, yet it is uncommon for patients to be offered personalised, nutrition-related interventions when seeking health care.
What's the impact of promoting and using zero alcohol drinks?
19 December, 2023Zero alcohol drinks resemble alcohol in appearance and taste, are often closely linked to a parent alcohol brand and are freely promoted to all age groups, including young people.
Study calls for urgent efforts to reduce adolescent vaping uptake
13 September, 2023A study involving more than 4200 adolescents has found that e-cigarette use has become "fairly common" in young people in Australia.
Study explores impact of 20% sugary drinks tax
31 July, 2023Can a national sugary drinks tax improve health equity? New research investigates the potential health benefits and cost-effectiveness of such taxes.
New international dietary guidelines released
19 July, 2023The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated dietary advice involving fat and carbohydrate intake.
