A poor diet and obesity can lead to mental health problems in adolescents, according to researchers from the University of Tasmania.
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Chemicals used in food packaging, clothes may cause weight gain – research
A class of chemicals used for more than 60 years in products ranging from food wrappers to clothing to pots and pans may cause greater weight gain after dieting, particularly among women.
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Teens likely to crave junk food after watching TV ads
Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food snacks, according to a report by Cancer Research UK.
Being bombarded by TV ads for unhealthy,
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Choice calls for clearer labelling on alcohol
Consumer group Choice has called for improved labelling on alcoholic drinks to help people compare their kilojoule options on beverages.
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App that challenges you to eat more vegetables
Scientists have come up with an innovative approach to tackling Australia's poor vegetable intake, with the launch of a new app that challenges people to eat more veggies.
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Probiotic dairy products for children
Chr. Hansen has launched a culture solution for kids’ drinking yogurt with the probiotic strain L. rhamnosus, LGG.
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App addressing childhood obesity in regional Victoria
Australian tech company, Oxil has officially launched the Challenger App and jumped into the deep end from the get-go by including over 1000 students in South West Victoria.
The simple to use app was developed
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Green vegetables linked with better heart health
Getting more greens into your diet could cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 40 per cent, according to new research from Edith Cowan University.
Researchers from ECU’s School of Medical
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Healthy eating for shift workers
Working the graveyard shift or even pulling an all-nighter is an everyday reality for many employees in industries like entertainment, healthcare, security or transportation. This can be challenging for
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Aussie company develops breakthrough healthier noodle formula
Australian company Holista CollTech and US-based Holista Foods have developed a noodle formula with a low Glycemic Index, which may help fight obesity.
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Australia facing $22 billion obesity bill by 2025
Today is World Obesity Day and the spotlight is shining on the staggering costs and continued impact of obesity.
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NZ’s Bad Taste Food Awards open for nominations
Consumer NZ wants nominations for its Bad Taste Food Awards which highlight New Zealand food companies marketing their products as better choices than they really are.
Consumer NZ chief executive Sue
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Breakfast really is the most important meal – researchers
According to researchers, skipping breakfast is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, or the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a build-up of plaque.
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Australian alcohol consumption a key to reducing cancer deaths
New research has found that reducing alcohol consumption at the population level would lead to a reduction in cancer deaths in Australia.
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Call for Government to take action on obesity
Thirty-four leading community, public health, medical and academic groups have united to call for urgent Federal Government action to address Australia’s serious obesity problem.
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Why people find it hard to maintain a healthy diet
A CSIRO report has analysed the five main diet related personality types to gain a comprehensive picture of why people find it hard to maintain a healthy diet.
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Country kids face food challenges
One in five children in regional and remote WA worry about getting enough food to eat according to a new study from Edith Cowan University.
Researchers surveyed more than 200 children from around the State
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Low carb, high fat diet may help memory, longevity – research
Researchers in the US have shown that a ketogenic diet, which is low in carbohydrates and protein but high in fats, improves healthspan and memory in mice.
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Healthy gut, healthy life
The Asian diet is filled with fermented ingredients such as fermented cabbage (kimchi), fermented soy beans (miso), and salted duck eggs just to name a few. Not surprisingly, Asia-Pacific is expected to
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Country kids not eating enough vegetables – research
Regional and remote kids face unique challenges when it comes to eating the recommended amount of vegetables, new research has found.
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