Health

Believing you are fat in your teens could lead to weight gain later in life, a new study has found. Norwegian researchers found that 60 percent of teenage girls who thought they were fat even though they weren’t went on to become overweight in their twenties. Girls with no weight issues in their teens were […]

Just after her daughter was born, Jessica Simpson announced she had signed on to be the face of Weight Watchers in the US in an effort to shed her baby weight. The 32-year-old, who gave birth to baby Maxwell Drew on May 1, says that like most new mothers, she’s finding it a challenge to […]

Organic food may taste better, but scientists say there is little evidence to suggest it’s healthier than conventionally farmed produce. Although grown without synthetic fertilisers, pesticides and other chemicals, research by Stanford University found no consistent differences in the vitamin content of organic compared to regular produce. The review of more than 200 research studies […]

A popular inhaled drug used to treat asthma makes children shorter, a new study has found. Budesonide, marketed in Australia as Rhinocort and Pulmicort, stunts children’s growth, cutting about 1.2cm off their height permanently. Related: Formula feeding ‘like AIDS’, mums told The new research is based on a previous study, which showed that budesonide was […]

A leading researcher has urged people to stop drinking fizzy beverages immediately or risk serious health problems. Dr Hans-Peter Kubis has just finished a study of how soft drinks affect our bodies and has reached some shocking conclusions. Kubis has now sworn off “evil” fizzy drinks, and thinks everyone else should do the same. Related: […]

Heart disease kills more women than any other disease and it is estimated that around one-third of us have already developed some form of it, most often high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol. The good news? There are so many things you can do to reduce your risk. Start with the basics: You can probably […]

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 […]

Nicci will never forget the day she walked into her four-year-old son’s bedroom to find him turning blue on the floor. Despite his tender age, William had suffered a cardiac arrest. Nicci called paramedics and performed CPR for six agonising minutes before they arrived to revive him. As Nicci looked on, horror-struck, paramedics shocked William’s […]

The benefits of vitamin D go beyond its role in healthy bones and the scary truth is that many Australians simply don’t get enough, writes dietitian Karen Inge. Wearing sunscreen right now? Good for you. You’re effectively reducing your chances of developing skin cancer and preventing fine lines and wrinkles. And now for the bad […]

Additives and preservatives have their place, but many of these “chemical culprits” have far-reaching effects on the health of adults and children alike. Karen Inge tells us why some foods we eat are a recipe for disaster. Do food additives worry you? If yes, you’re not alone. Many Australians believe that additives such as preservatives […]