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Weight loss surgery explained
Expert advice on how weight loss surgery works, and whether it might be right for you
Will dietary supplements increase your longevity?
After a major review of hundreds of clinical trials researchers have found that most dietary supplements offer little benefit in protecting us from heart disease or extending our lifespan.
Some dietary supplements may disappoint you
A US group studied the effects of a wide range of supplements in 30,000 people over a 20 year period, this is what they found.
A breath of vitamin D
Researchers may have uncovered a benefit of vitamin D in reducing risk of acute respiratory tract infection.
Something fishy about fish oil?
There’s been an almighty spat about fish oil capsules which started a number of years ago and has recently re-ignited.
Colds, flu and complementary medicines
Two out of three Australians regularly use alternative medicines, but what do we really know about the effectiveness of complementary approaches for colds and flu?
Can fish oil supplements help depression?
Researchers conducted clinical trials to find out if omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils helped ease symptoms of depression and whether fish oil supplements could be taken as a replacement for other treatments of depression.
Video: Poor diet responsible for 1 in 5 deaths
Eating and drinking more healthily could prevent 1 in 5 deaths globally. Countries that have a mainly Mediterranean diet perform best, and experts want to shift the focus from what people shouldn't eat, to what they should eat.
Weight loss surgery linked to drinking problems
Research suggests that one particular type of bariatric surgery is linked to people having a much higher chance of developing a drinking problem down the track.