Nutrition and Hydration

Australians can take some simple steps to avoid gaining weight and wasting food this festive season, says AMA Vice President, Dr Tony Bartone.

A group of academics and nutrition experts are concerned a 'noisy group' are trying to convince people to cut out all carbohydrates from their diet.

Canadian researchers have called for large new trials to determine whether levels of vitamin D have an effect on maternal issues in pregnancy.

A study of more than 3500 teens has found those who drank one cup of energy or sport drinks per day were five times more likely to have dental problems.

Researchers at the University of Michigan believe a compound found in cinnamon could be used as a tool to reduce obesity. Cinnamon may protect

Research has found a high-salt diet reduced levels of Lactobacillus bacteria in mice and increased production of immune cells linked to high blood pressure.

There is renewed pressure for reform of current food labelling to include 'added sugar' to packaging. Health ministers' phones

The timing of when people eat could have an impact on health, with an animal study showing late night food consumption leads to a spike in blood fat levels.

Researchers at Britain's University of Surrey have found an association between overeating and the consumption of meals marketed as 'snacks'.

A Victorian study of school children has found many are consuming too much salt, putting the health of their heart at risk. There are concerns

A study has found a "taste sensitivity" to complex carbohydrates is linked to larger waist size. How sensitive a person is to the

A study conducted at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research has found 40 per cent of women aged 16 to 45 are deficient in iodine. There

New research linking obesity to poor sperm quality highlights a greater need to address weight loss among men before couples fertility treatment.

Continuous dieting slows metabolism and can actually hempen weight loss, say experts. Australian researchers found people who took a two weeks

We have all heard that a high-fat diet raises your risk for heart disease and metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes in adulthood. Now new research shows it also compromises

Australians are again being warned about the health risks associated with consuming too much salt. A high

Fat goes from zero to hero while carbs are the new villain, according to a large international medical study. Health experts have controversially

Moderate coffee intake can be part of a healthy diet and may actually reduce your risk of premature death, according to new research. Up to four cups of coffee

The importance of Vitamin C has been thrown back into the spotlight with new research linking a deficiency to blood cancer. For decades it's

Public health experts are calling for greater awareness around the amount of salt "hidden" in popular cooking sauces. Australians