Babies who are fed whenever they are hungry have higher IQs than those who are fed on a schedule, a new study has found. The research — published in the European Journal of Public Health — suggests a significant difference in the mental abilities of “demand-fed” and “schedule-fed” babies. Related: Should military mums be allowed […]

Weight gain has long been associated with quitting smoking, but new European research has found that giving up cigarettes can lead to more weight gain than originally thought. A study conducted in the UK and France has found that giving up smoking will usually lead to a weight gain of between 4kg and 5kg, more […]

Most women would do anything to be rid of breast cancer, but British actress Sally Farmiloe-Neville has refused a mastectomy because she can’t bear to lose her “best assets”. Sally, 57, — who starred opposite Bob Dylan in 1987 filmHearts on Fire— was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer in May. She […]

Women who want to become mothers but can’t are twice as likely to become alcoholics, a new study has found. Danish researchers found that women who tried to become mothers but failed were at greater risk of being hospitalised for alcohol abuse than those with children. Women who remained childless due to infertility were also […]

We’re all feeling the winter chill, but is it making you run for the doona and heater instead of the gym? If so, you could be doing more damage than you think. While the winter months are often the hardest time of the year to get motivated when it comes to losing weight, maintaining a […]

New mum Jessica Simpson has denied claims Weight Watchers is pressuring her to get back to her pre-baby weight quickly. Jessica, 31, signed a $4 million deal with the weight loss company to slim down after giving birth to daughter Maxwell Drew in May. Jessica has been hitting the gym hard in the past few […]

Depressed, embarrassed and weighing over 160kg, 30-year-old Jacqui McCoy knew she had to lose weight. Today, she stands at a slim 67kg, but Jacqui’s is not your average weight loss story. Battling food addiction and obesity for more than half her life, Jacqui, from West Palm Beach, Florida went on US TV series Extreme Makeover: […]

New research suggests the majority of cancers may be triggered by diet and environmental causes, not genes. Be proactive about protecting yourself with these powerful herbs and supplements. Garlic: Regular consumption of garlic has a significant effect on lowering the risk of a variety of different cancers, particularly stomach cancer. Related: You’re not getting enough […]

The secret to naturally perfect skin may be found in the garden, with research showing that extracts from rose, white tea and witch hazel reduce wrinkles. Scientists from London’s Kingston University School of Life Sciences, in conjunction with technical experts from English herbal skincare company Neal’s Yard Remedies, have identified a number of naturally-occurring anti-inflammatory […]