Destruction of rainforests through wildfires or deforestation may harm human health. As these forests disappear, we may be losing precious medicinal plants that hold treatments for various diseases.
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Personalised nutrition has the power to save lives.
Symptoms of pre-eclampsia, including high blood pressure, usually resolve by about two months after the birth. But some health problems can develop later.
There is no treatment for osteoporosis, which affects millions of people and costs billions of euros every year. What if the solution was in the bile? Explanations.
Box jellyfish stings are excruciating and occasionally deadly. We have identified a common, cheap drug that is already on the market and which could be a treatment candidate with further development.
A recent study revisited the issue about eating foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs. The findings are nuanced but suggest that those with high cholesterol may want to limit food with cholesterol.
Research shows that many immigrants are healthier than Canadians when they arrive in the country. The longer they stay, the more their health declines.
At the turn of the century, the greatest threats were posed by infectious diseases today, the biggest threats are posed by lifestyle diseases.
Looking after animals and saving the planet sounds like a good idea. But getting there is not as simple as a some people seem to imagine.
When did eating become so confusing? In the 1960s, studies began to show a link between heart disease and dietary fat, and fat was demonized. As it turns out, fat is nuanced and may not be so bad.
A new study has found too few Indigenous people are getting health checks, despite their elevated risk of heart problems.
A new study has assessed the links between cholesterol and cognitive function.
College students may think they are living a fit life, but a recent study adds to growing research that suggests that many students are developing risk factors for heart disease.
Too much refined sugar in your diet is not just a risk factor for obesity and diabetes, it also increases your chances of heart disease.
Current cholesterol tests in the UK are outdated and are putting lives at risk.
Studies show that cinnamon can lower blood lipids in people with diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
From donuts to avocados, food impacts your heart health. Here we delve into the science of how to eat – to reduce your chances of cardiovascular disease.
Is a glass or two of red wine good for your heart? What about your cholesterol and blood pressure? Our experts explain the controversies.
A new study has established a cause and effect relationship between years of education and heart disease.
Genetic testing is revealing important information about disease risks, and consumers can now pay for a test to know their risk. They might be better off if their doctors considered these risks, too.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Global Health, Institute for Applied Research, University of Birmingham
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Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney
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Lecturer on Health Care Policy, Harvard University
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Project Manager, University of Pretoria Diabetes Research Centre, University of Pretoria
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Associate Professor of the School of Pharmacy, University of Sydney
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Emeritus Professor of Nutrition & Dietetics, King's College London
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Professor of Medicine, Bond University
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Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Griffith University
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Clinical Professorial Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Nutrition, Robert Gordon University
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Professor of Internal Medicine and Preventative Cardiology, Griffith University
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Professor of Biostatistics, Duke University
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Associate Professor of Food Politics and Policy, The University of Melbourne
