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
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat. Food labels that say “sell by” or “best before” are misleading because they have no universal meaning under current laws. Now California wants to crack down on such practices, bidding to … Read more
Vapes will only be available from behind the counter at pharmacies under changes to stop younger generations being hooked on nicotine. Reforms coming into effect from Tuesday will allow people able to buy vapes from chemists without a prescription, but users would need to speak to a pharmacist before purchase. The vapes will also come … 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
Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of domestic violence A West Australian mother has shared how she withdrew $10,000 to “pay for our freedom” and escape a toxic 16-year relationship marred by physical and emotional abuse. Sheree Schonian told her story as the state government launched a $5 million advertising campaign to turn the spotlight … 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
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
Babies born via assisted reproductive technology such as IVF are far more likely to suffer major heart defects than those conceived naturally, with that risk blowing out to twice that of other babies if the infant was born as a part of a multiple birth. There are so far about 10 million people worldwide who … Read more
WARNING: Distressing content Jennifer Nosek’s pregnancy was everything she had hoped for. After two miscarriages, she felt grateful and relaxed as her due date approached. In Sayulita, Mexico, her part-time home, she and her friends gathered for a baby shower, wearing flower crowns to celebrate. She washed gently worn baby clothes from her first child … 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
