Legendary Australian chef, author and TV personality Donna Hay says the solution to childhood obesity epidemic is to teach children to cook. The most recent Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data showed that in 2022 more than a quarter of Australian children and adolescents aged two to 17 were either overweight or obese, with … Read more
A paediatric dietitian has urged parents to consult with health professionals before switching baby formulas, as a coconut-based product prepares to launch in Australia this week. Coco2 was developed in southeast Queensland and markets itself as the world’s first coconut-based infant formula, which aims to address the growing demand for plant-based alternatives. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
American comedian and actress Ellen DeGeneres has revealed she’s been diagnosed with osteoporosis, obsessive compulsive disorder and ADHD. She revealed the news in her new stand-up Netflix special Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval, telling the audience that she took a “stupid bone density test” at the recommendation of her doctor. Later finding out that she … Read more
This article first appeared in The Conversation. It’s been 20 years since a paper in the journal Science showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and fibres. It named the particles “microplastics”. The paper opened an entire research field. Since then, more than 7,000 published studies have shown the prevalence of microplastics in the … Read more
Kate* always had long and painful periods, some of which made her think “I can’t live like this” — but, like many women, she never really questioned whether the severity of that menstrual pain was normal. “I don’t think that, when you’re young, you really ask other girls how bad it all is,” she told … Read more
A morning cup of coffee may do more than just perk you up, according to new research. Moderate amounts of caffeine intake — defined as about three cups of coffee or tea a day — were associated with a lower risk of developing cardiometabolic multimorbidity, study’s lead author Dr Chaofu Ke, associate professor of epidemiology … Read more
Exercising only at the weekends is enough to lower the risk of developing more than 200 health conditions, from heart disease and mood disorders to kidney issues and obesity, scientists say. A study of nearly 90,000 adults in the UK found people who cram all their workouts at the weekend — known as weekend warriors … Read more
When a child falls over, even if they aren’t physically injured, they look to their parents for a reaction. Some caregivers respond to respond with a hug, kiss or words to acknowledge what has happened and settle their child’s emotions. Other parents think it is best not to overact or put too much emphasis on … Read more
Actress Shailene Woodley has opened up about the health challenges she faced early in her career. Best known for the Divergent film series and the TV drama Big Little Lies, the 32-year-old said she “couldn’t walk for longer than five minutes at a time”. The revelation comes after she previously told the New York Times … Read more
At 39 years old, Emily Somers knows more about the fragility of life than most people her age. It’s something that comes with battling cancer three times. Despite this, Somers considers herself lucky. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today “We only get one life,” she told 7NEWS.com.au. “I think I got such … Read more
