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Listeria: bacterial menace in frozen vegetables
Amid fears of contamination by listeria bacteria, packaged frozen vegetables were removed from supermarkets in July 2018. Find out what you need to do to avoid listeriosis.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightSmoking risks more than you think
While most Australians know smoking causes lung cancer and heart disease, many aren't aware of other risks such as erectile dysfunction, female infertility, diabetes and colon cancer.
Addictions Latest Health NewsVideo: Chronic pain awareness
One in 5 Australians live with chronic pain and this includes children. Unlike acute pain, where there's an underlying cause, chronic pain may not be due to an obvious injury or a disease that will get better if it's fixed. Let's all understand the facts and support National Pain Week in July.
Latest Health News PainVideo: Reframing pain to overcome lower back pain
Reliance on opioid painkillers and unnecessary back surgeries may be preventing us from beating lower back pain. Reframing how we think about back pain may help us recover more quickly.
Latest Health News PainFlu increases the risk of a heart attack
Getting the flu is unpleasant - but it can increase your risk of a heart attack, too.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsBest diet for weight loss - low carb or low fat?
There’s been a debate for years about which diet is best for weight loss and health: low carb or low fat? A recent study compared the 2 diets.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightHealthy weight during pregnancy good for baby
It’s a complex issue, but babies will have better outcomes if their mother has a healthy weight during pregnancy.
Babies & Pregnancy Latest Health NewsHeavy drinking a risk factor for dementia
Researchers have found heavy drinking is associated with the development of dementia - particularly early-onset dementia.
Addictions Latest Health NewsVideo: Anosmia
Anosmia (loss of sense of smell) can be caused from a bad dose of flu or a cold. Early treatment is the key to avoiding permanent damage.
Latest Health News Respiratory Health SymptomsVideo: Night shifts increase risk of type 2 diabetes
Working shifts or overnight can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study of more than a quarter of a million workers has found.
Diabetes Latest Health NewsVideo: Antidepressants work, but some better than others
A large analysis has found 21 different antidepressants to be better than a placebo (dummy treatment), however side-effects meant they were stopped more often than placebo.
Latest Health News Mental HealthVideo: Diabetes Week
Up to half a million Australians have type 2 diabetes and don't know it. In most people, it starts silently, but it's important to be aware of early warning signs. Diabetes Week is about early detection, so if you have any symptoms, see your doctor.
Diabetes Latest Health NewsVideo: Binge drinking teenagers - are parents to blame?
The wisdom of giving your kids sips of alcohol may not bear out scientific scrutiny, with a study showing that students whose parents supplied them alcohol were significantly more likely to binge drink than those who weren't given alcohol.
Kids' & Teens' Health Latest Health NewsBreastfeeding feeds good gut bacteria to infants
New research finds another reason to support breastfeeding – by seeding good bacteria in the digestive system of infants.
Babies & Pregnancy Latest Health NewsDo self-management support programs work for chronic conditions?
Are self-management support programs effective for people with multiple chronic conditions?
Latest Health News Seniors' HealthNever too early to start kids eating healthily
Exposing children to a wide variety of healthy foods, even in pregnancy, can help instill good eating habits later in life.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightFrozen fruit and veg in your freezer boosts consumption
Having frozen fruit and vegetables conveniently on hand in the freezer is a way to boost fruit and veg consumption with no trade-off in nutritional quality.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightA diet for diabetes prevention
A diet high in carbohydrate and fibre and low in fat helps weight loss in people at high risk of type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Latest Health NewsMany pregnant women still not exercising enough
Despite most pregnancy guidelines recommending exercise during pregnancy, a large number of pregnant women participate in little to no physical activity.
Babies & Pregnancy Latest Health NewsThe more you taste, the more on your waist
Taste may play an important role in determining food enjoyment and how much people consume but evidence in the area is mixed. This study investigates the link between carbohydrate sensitivity, dietary intake and waist circumference.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightVideo: Can blueberry juice reduce risk of dementia?
Drinking concentrated blueberry juice may improve brain activation in areas associated with cognitive function in healthy older adults. And so choosing a diet high in a variety of fruits and vegetables and including berries may go some way to reducing the risk of declining brain function in older age.
Latest Health News Seniors' HealthVideo: Baby brain: real or not?
So-called 'baby brain' is reported by many pregnant women. Now researchers have reported increased cognitive decline in pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women.
Babies & Pregnancy Latest Health NewsVideo: Can pet dogs help heart disease?
People who keep a dog as a pet have lower rates of heart disease and enjoy a longer life. Owning a dog can help with exercise motivation and provide a form of social support.
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