Australia slips on number one cause of ill health – poor diet
Australians are being failed by national efforts to make foods healthier, Australian researchers have found.…
Obesity cannot be controlled through personal responsibility alone
McDonalds cookies have an energy density comparable to hydrazine. Hydrazine is a rocket fuel used…
Chinese mind-body therapy boosts health for people with chronic disease
A University of Queensland study has shown ancient Chinese mind-body movement therapy could offer dramatic…
Diabetics benefit from high-protein diets without risk
Obese people with diabetes are able to lose weight on high-protein diets and see improvement…
Inadequate Pregnancy Weight Gain a Risk Factor for Infant Mortality
Women who do not gain enough weight during pregnancy are at increased risk of losing…
Metabolically healthy obesity does not guarantee clean bill of health
Obese people who are currently metabolically healthy face a higher risk of developing diabetes and…
Body weight influences both the physical and mental quality of life
Body weight has a great influence on our quality of life. While physical health deteriorates…
Sleep Deprivation linked to junk food cravings
A sleepless night makes us more likely to reach for doughnuts or pizza than for…