They have a long history of appreciation by First Nations people, but could Australian native fruits also hold the key to a more sustainable food system?
Pulses’ importance in global food security is more critical than ever, as they contribute to sustainable farming, improved nutrition, and climate resilience.
Since the 1950s, doctors have relied on the body mass index (BMI) to diagnose obesity. It’s an unreliable measure that could be about to change.
We’re eating more ultra-processed foods than ever before, and they’re making us old beyond our years.
The fight against diabetes in Malaysia and Southeast Asia requires a multifaceted approach that addresses dietary habits, physical activity, and socio-economic factors.
An unhealthy obsession with eating well might be more common than you think, and can lead to unintended health issues such as malnutrition.
Research shows an improved chance of surviving ICU when patients are cared for in units with more than 75% qualified ICU nursing staff, but there’s a desperate shortage of them.
Early identification is the first step in addressing malnutrition. This requires systematic routine screening processes.
Despite signs that inflation is levelling off, Australians could feel the health impacts of high prices for some time.
A recent review has found that almost three in 10 adult hospital patients in high-income countries may have the deficiency.
The United Nations predicts 340 million women and girls will be living in extreme poverty by 2030, but we can change this.
Kelvin Kiptum – and to some extent Eliud Kipchoge – have done just enough to make the ”sub-two“’ moment a likely reality in the next few years.
Working with young people is a crucial part of promoting sustainable food systems, and reducing food waste’s impact on the environment.
The surprising frequency of bees on coins through history shows the enduring importance to human societies of our buzzing companions.
Inspirational clinical psychology graduate Dr Victoria Gentile exemplifies the importance of Indigenous students in the future of healthcare, and shows why more are needed.
There’s a lot we don't see when Hollywood actors undertake dramatic body transformations, and many risks involved, including potentially long-term physical and mental health consequences.
It's been around for a decade now — but cultured meat still faces some huge hurdles.
Monitoring the quality of healthcare by routinely collecting, analysing and sharing standardised health-related information.
Existing research evidence suggests the hegemony of neoliberal measures within Australian welfare policy has resulted in higher, not lower, levels of social and economic injustice.
The most popular supplements for hot flushes are phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens, but at present, there’s uncertainty about their benefits.
Getting enough sleep while their babies develop their circadian rhythms is a common but little-understood problem for new parents.
The world’s refugee population is disproportionately affected by mental health disorders, but access to help and resources is often limited or non-existent.
Researchers are investigating the eventual fate and function of food-derived bacteria, and the role they play in shaping our gut health and microbiome.
A new study is exploring how to improve gastrointestinal problems that plague endurance athletes, including nausea, vomiting, bloating and diarrhoea.
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