Women whose ovarian cancer is in remission after surgery and/or chemotherapy are being sought to take part in a worldwide trial of a vaccine that may stop the disease returning. The vaccine trial involves 800 women from Australia, America and Europe. Earlier trials of the Australian-developed CVac™ vaccine indicate it is non-toxic and has no […]

You really are what you eat, so if you want glowing skin, shiny hair and strong nails you need to fuel your body with the right foods. Here dietician Caitlin Reid reveals the top six foods for healthy skin, hair and nails. 1. Green tea The epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) contained in green tea may help to […]

Princess Beatrice showed off the results of her dramatic weight loss yesterday, three years after an unflattering photo of her was published. What made you decide to slim down?

Princess Beatrice showed off the results of her dramatic weight loss yesterday, three years after an unflattering photo of her was published. What made you decide to slim down?

It’s never too late to lower your risk of disease. All you need to know is what to eat plenty of and what to avoid. Some simple lifestyle changes now can improve your long-term health.

The bubbly TV presenter invites Claire Rigden to spend an afternoon with her and her gorgeous baby daughter Milla. For the contestants on this year’s series of The Block, the last three months have been nothing short of monumental. For the show’s co-host, Shelley Craft, and her 10-month-old daughter Milla, it turns out their time […]

Want to live longer and avoid disease? Dietician and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid reveals the lifestyle factors that have been proven to add years to your life. Exercise with enthusiasm Pushing yourself a bit harder during your exercise session can add four years to your life. Research in 2008 found that people who exercised at […]

According to Australia’s Infertility Network, 15 percent of couples have difficulty starting a family. Alternative approaches counsel patients to restore balance to mind and body prior to conception, which is something many women desperate for a baby find difficult. “If I had to describe a typical patient,” says natural fertility expert Francesca Naish, “she would […]

Eight vegetables are in a league of their own when it comes to promoting health and preventing disease, writes Karen Inge. Eating more vegetables is the single most important dietary change needed to reduce the risk of major chronic diseases. There’s a strong relationship between high vegetable consumption and reduced risk of diseases, such as […]

Anjee Busby and Vicki Gotts lost a total of 90kg by tweeting not eating. When Vicki Gotts saw an unflattering photo of herself at her son’s christening, she knew it was time to lose weight. “I was horrified,” says the 26-year old. “My nice new top was hidden beneath rolls of flab.” So, at the […]