Nutrition and Hydration
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US approves stomach-draining obesity device AAP - 15-06-2016
A device to drain food from the stomach is the latest option for obese Americans who have been unable to lose weight via more traditional methods.
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5:2 diet no better than cutting kilojoules for weight loss AAP - 20-05-2016
Weight loss after six months is the same for the 5:2 diet or a standard kilojoule-reduced diet, a study has found. The popular 5:2 diet, when
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Food for thought - a healthy diet could save someone from losing vision HealthTimes - 02-08-2016
This year, Macular Degeneration Awareness Week is 22-28 May. Experts advise that, while
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Investors campaign to curb antibiotic use in food AAP - 11-04-2016
McDonalds is among 10 large food companies being asked to set a timeline to stop the use of medically important antibiotics in their supply chains.
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Stunted growth and obesity: the double burden of poor nutrition on our doorstep HealthTimes - 12-04-2016
Michael Toole,
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How nutritionists are helping solve the world's biggest problems HealthTimes - 25-02-2016
Malnutrition affects 1 in 3 people around the world, with nearly half of all countries facing serious social and public health burdens as a result, a recent report has found.
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Gut bacteria key to fighting malnutrition AAP - 19-02-2016
We share our bodies with trillions of bacteria, and researchers believe the right ones may help get the most out of a poor diet and chronic malnutrition.
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Toxic shellfish scare at Gippsland Lakes AAP - 08-02-2016
Recreational fishers are being advised not to eat shellfish caught in the Gippsland Lakes with fears they may be affected by a natural toxin.
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'Happy Meal' concept could help cut obesity AAP - 08-01-2016
Non-food perks with smaller food portions could significantly counter the rising problem of obesity, researchers find. Eating smaller portion
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Health Star Rating should be mandatory, researchers say AAP - 15-12-2015
Australia's Health Star Rating should be made mandatory because most food manufactuters aren't participating in the scheme, says a researcher.
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The Tick gets retired AAP - 09-12-2015
The National Heart Foundation's Tick logo has served its purpose, says a nutritionist responding to its retirement. The Tick's going
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Young Chef Eyes a Bright Future Combining Food and Fitness HealthTimes - 02-12-2015
Like many young Australians, Alex Rahme’s body began to change in high school and she soon discovered that she had many allergies. A naturopath suggested a high protein
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Diet drinks lead to bad teeth AAP - 26-11-2015
Sugar-free drinks and lollies might limit the kilojoules but their acidic chemical mixtures can increase dental erosion, say experts. Just
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Low-fat diets not better for weight loss AAP - 30-10-2015
Low-fat diets are just as ineffective as many other diets
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Meat causes cancer? Experts say health benefits outweigh the risks AAP - 27-10-2015
A report suggesting certain meats cause cancer doesn't mean people should stop eating processed and red meats altogether. The UN's
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Junk food tops supermarket catalogues AAP - 27-10-2015
Australian supermarkets heavily promote unhealthy foods in their catalogues, say obesity prevention researchers. Australian supermarkets are
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Salt intake linked to obesity AAP - 02-09-2015
Obesity could be linked to high salt intake, says new research, but experts warn that the main cause of weight gain is consuming too many calories.
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Obese people's appetites hard-wired: study AAP - 31-08-2015
Brain imaging by researchers has found obese people's food cravings may occur because their brains are wired differently to people of normal weight.
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