A new study found people with type 2 diabetes who used drugs like Ozempic had a reduced risk of 42 health conditions or issues, but a greater risk of 19 others.
- Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
Thirst is one of the most basic biological drivers for drinking water. But there are other indicators which can also tell us we may need to drink more.
Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy, including in Australia. Here’s why we might see more of it.
More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around a third of these people are also neurodivergent.
Policymakers and health researchers are increasingly recognising the harms of stigmatising language and attitudes towards larger-bodied people.
O medicamento para perda de peso Wegovy está agora na Austrália. Veja a seguir o que a ciência diz sobre os possíveis benefícios e riscos de tomá-lo.
The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now in Australia. Here’s what the science says about the potential benefits and risks of taking it.
Type 1.5 diabetes has features of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Cottage cheese has had a glow up. Forget bland and boring, and embrace the social media trend.
Thinking of trying ricezempic? Here’s what to consider.
Drinking diet soft drinks occasionally is unlikely to harm your health. Frequent or excessive intake, however, may increase health risks in the longer term.
Despite a few controversies, Mosley is recognised as making scientific information accessible in a way that has advanced public health.
Here are some cheaper, healthy alternatives to olive oil.
There’s more evidence for beetroot helping to lower your blood pressure or improving athletic performance. Here’s how to get more beetroot in your diet.
Early on we heard a lot about the potential benefits of drugs like Ozempic. Now we’re hearing more about the risks. But what does the latest evidence say?
Rather than focusing on seed oils specifically, reduce your intake of processed foods more broadly and focus on eating fresh foods.
Western Australia has introduced a limit on ham in school canteens. Here’s what has changed and the evidence it’s based on.
Food cravings during pregnancy are common, with studies reporting anywhere between 50% and 90% of pregnant women experience a food craving at least once during their pregnancy.
A cup of coffee might help you kick-start your day, but it may actually make painful periods worse. Here’s what else to avoid (and eat) if you have period pain.
A healthy diet in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines is cheaper than an unhealthy diet. Switching could save $160 off a family of four’s fortnightly shopping bill.
Si vous préférez le café décaféiné, voici une explication scientifique de sa fabrication, des raisons pour lesquelles il coûte plus cher et de la quantité de caféine qui se retrouve dans votre tasse.
Some coffee lovers can’t do without their hit of caffeine. But if you prefer decaf, here’s the intriguing science of how it’s made, why it costs more – and how much caffeine makes it to your cup.
Les changements alimentaires seuls – avec ou sans suppléments – peuvent ne pas suffire à baisser le taux de cholestérol.
A new study shows people who drank an extra cup of coffee a day gained less weight than expected over four years.
Can this really give you a natural glow? And is it healthy?
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