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Coeliac disease: 10 key facts
It’s Coeliac Awareness Week 2017… here are some things to know about this diet-related disease 1. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder occurring in genetically susceptible individuals, resulting in an …
Weight loss warning
The NSW Health Care Complaints Commission has issued a warning following its investigation into a weight loss program provider which involved compounding pharmacists The investigation followed complaints about services provided …
Clinical tips: weight loss
Weight loss is an uphill battle, which is why a few helpful pieces of advice can matter, writes Ben Basger Here are six reasons why weight management is so hard: the …
Welcome to Australia’s booziest week: Amcal
Amcal is predicting a big productivity hit from today, thanks to Aussies’ love of overindulging. The brand says its research shows Monday December 12 is the start of the country’s …
Scurvy comes back thanks to poor dietary choices
Scurvy is making a surprise comeback, according to the Westmead Institute, due to poor dietary choices Professor Jenny Gunton, who heads the Centre for Diabetes, Obesity and Endocrinology research at …
How agricultural antibiotic use affects resistance
Prescribing shouldn’t be our only focus when it comes to antibiotic resistance, writes Oscar Klass During Antibiotic Awareness Week the pharmacy profession will be reminded of the importance of antibiotics—how …
Could health benefit labelling improve veggie consumption?
Most Australians don’t meet World Health Organisation standards for vegetable consumption—and now research points to a lack of understanding about veggies’ nutritional benefits. As a result, researchers from the University …
Early egg, peanut introduction could reduce allergy risk
Introducing egg or peanut to infants’ diet early is associated with a lower risk of developing an allergy to these foods, new study finds In a study appearing in the …
Could popping a pill replace exercise?
Popping a pill that makes your body think it has exercised could soon be possible, say Deakin University medical scientists. But don’t let your gym membership lapse just yet—at this …
Aussie health let down by lifestyle habits
Most Australians consider themselves to be in good health, according to the latest two-yearly report card from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare… despite our not-so-healthy habits And these …
Research Roundup
The latest in research news from Debbie Rigby Effects of the Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet and Sodium Intake on Serum Uric Acid In this small (n=103) randomised …
Health Check: can vitamins supplement a poor diet?
Health Check: can vitamins supplement a poor diet? Tim Crowe, Deakin University Vitamins and minerals are essential for keeping us in good health. While eating a varied diet should give …