Junk food binges are bad for the gut bacteria. Studies have shown that altering the bacteria in the large intestine is linked to depression, increases risk of obesity and increases risk of adverse immune reactions.
Diet and Weightloss
Which foods help maintain weight?
The results are in, researchers analyse flavonoids a chemical found in certain foods and their relationship with weight change in over 100,000 people over 24 years.
Fresh facts: Pear
With a season starting in Autumn and running all the way to Summer, the pear is an excellent addition to your winter...
Apple cider vinegar: your questions answered
Apple cider vinegar has been touted as a cure-all but what are the real benefits, and what’s the best way to take it?
Video: Do dietary supplements improve your health?
Millions of Australians take dietary supplements every day – but do they improve your health and help you live longer?
Video: Coffee drinking not a black and white issue
As a nation of coffee drinkers, it’s good to know the pros and cons caffeine consumption is having on our health.
Video: Omega-3 supplements don’t prevent heart disease
Many people take omega-3 fatty acid supplements for their supposed health benefits, but this study says they don’t help your heart.
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.
Keeping a stable weight can cut diabetes risk
New research finds that maintaining a stable weight as a person ages can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
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.