The ripple effects of a cancer diagnosis
The ripple effects of a cancer diagnosis can be seen throughout entire families and communities, Beth Cooper discusses the importance of not forgetting about the...
Nutrition
The Nutrition category explores the role of food and nutrients in supporting health, wellbeing and disease prevention. It offers evidence-based guidance on dietary patterns, nutrient needs and practical approaches to eating well, while also examining emerging research and common misconceptions. From tips for balanced meals to insights into the relationship between nutrition and long-term health, this category helps readers make informed choices that support both body and mind.
How to fast safely
Fasting is becoming increasingly common, both for religious and dietary reasons. To ensure you remain healthy when fasting, it is sensible to plan ahead and...
95% of Australians have low vitamin D intake
A new Curtin University study has found 95% of Australians have low vitamin D intakes, with researchers recommending food sources such as oily fish and...
Influential data around red meat needs scientific scrutiny
Leading food-integrity researchers question influential data around red meat: An international team of experts, including Professor Chris Elliott of the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS)...
Immune boost: The benefits of vitamins
Immune boost: The benefits of vitamins for your immune system: If you’re one of those people who frequently gets colds or the flu, your immune...
Link between gut bacteria and early onset colorectal cancer
Understanding the link between gut bacteria and the development of early onset colorectal cancer: Researchers at the University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research have...
BEAT calls for more training on eating disorders
This Eating Disorders Awareness Week - 28th February to 6th March 2022, Orri is supporting its charity partner, Beat, in calling for all UK medical...
New Bupa research finds rise in extreme diets
Extreme diets! Bupa’s new research has found more people than ever before are searching for extreme post-pandemic crash diets to shift lockdown weight. Dr Elizabeth...
WHO/UNICEF report on formula milk marketing
More than half of parents and pregnant women exposed to aggressive formula milk marketing – WHO, UNICEF: New report details exploitative practices employed by $55...
Haskap berries for running endurance
Haskap berries could hold the key to endurance runners' success: A recently discovered edible berry has the potential to improve the performance of endurance runners...
