Many people report exercise makes them incredibly hungry. Here’s what might be going on.
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You’re going to want to breathe deeply while you read this.
There’s an important difference between scrutiny and concern. Here’s why this matters.
For some people, healthy eating can become an obsession that has a devastating impact on their health and relationships.
A single dot on a growth chart doesn’t mean much in isolation. Here’s what your nurse is looking for when checking your baby’s growth – and how they’ll support you.
Your body adjusts your food intake and activity to maintain a balanced weight and avoid starvation. Researchers have proposed several theories explaining how this works.
Only 1 in 4 Americans are meeting the recommended guidelines for exercise. Here are some research-backed ways to keep moving, even when it’s hard.
Before you spend your money, here’s why you should think twice about buying a weight-loss patch.
Australia’s regulator has issued warnings about the risk of suicidal thoughts and lower effectiveness of contraceptives in those taking Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
Two-thirds of the UK’s population eat less than one portion of beans each week.
It might be well-intentioned, but praising someone for losing weight isn’t a good idea. Here’s what to do instead.
Losing weight is hard – and it’s not just about willpower. Biology, environment and inequality all play a role.
Weight is a visible, cheap and easy metric – but it doesn’t reflect what matters most: diet quality, physical activity, blood pressure, stress or metabolic health.
A former head of the US Food and Drug Administration cut his body fat in half using GLP-1 drugs. In his book, he compares the harm of the food and tobacco industries.
A growing body of evidence suggests artificial sweeteners may have many harms for health.
Obesity is a critical public health concern affecting millions worldwide. Yet, it is often oversimplified as an issue of lifestyle choices.
How did we get here? And what can be done to turn this trajectory around?
People should consider weight- and body-neutral resolutions that prioritize how we feel and function in our bodies and minds, and take a more holistic view of health.
‘Weight creep’ doesn’t have to be inevitable. Here’s what’s behind this sneaky annual occurrence and some practical steps to prevent it.
An exercise science specialist defines this nutrition term you might hear tossed around by people who are focused on a particular diet.
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer, Nutrition and Food Science, Australian Catholic University
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Assistant Professor, Critical Disability Studies, Carleton University
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Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University
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Professor in Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Newcastle
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Associate Research Fellow, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong