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Nearly all Australians are taking a lifestyle risk that will increase the chance of developing a chronic disease, and more than half are taking two or three, a report released today by the Australian Institute…
Governments “must act now” to avert tens of thousands of cancer cases - and millions in medical bills - with policies that will improve diet and exercise among Australians, researchers say. Scientists…
Eating white rice on a regular basis could substantially increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to an assessment that reports a greater prevalence of the condition in Asian studies…
Eating a portion of processed red meat every day dramatically increases the risk of death from heart disease and cancer, according to a study of more than 120,000 people over almost three decades. The…
Scientists will be developing new strains of bananas to address iron-deficiency, a major cause of maternal death during childbirth…
People who achieve weight loss through surgery such as gastric bypass are seen less favourably than those who have dieted…
The risk of stroke associated with high trans fat intake is lower among women taking aspirin, a study shows. The risk of…
Children born to obese mothers carry the risk of disease and increased fat deposits from very early in life, but a new study shows that exercise can almost completely undo the adverse metabolic effects…
Cookies and cakes may be associated with extra calories but a new study has found that including desserts in your daily breakfast…
Want to quit smoking, lose weight, manage your diabetes or get a good night’s sleep? No worries. There’s an app for all of that. But it’s not always clear which medical apps are based on solid evidence…
When it comes to diet-related health claims, even the “good” newspapers are usually wrong, making recommendations about which foods people should eat (and avoid) that aren’t based on sufficient evidence…
By now most of us have read articles suggesting we “eat less red meat and save the planet”. Some may also have heard statements by the chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Dr Rajendra…
Adolescents who eat unhealthily are more likely to develop mental health problems than those with good diets, a new study has found However, switching to a better diet could improve mental health, according…
Researchers have found that a couple servings of potatoes a day reduces blood pressure almost as much as oatmeal without…
Dieting can cause brain cells to eat themselves, a new study has found. In a paper published by the journal Cell Metabolism, US researchers report that tests on mice revealed that hunger triggers a process…
Living near fast food outlets leads to higher consumption of junk foods but living close to supermarkets stocked with fruit and vegetables doesn’t mean a healthier diet, a U.S. study has found. However…
Yo-yo dieters may be healthier and live longer than those who stay obese, a new Ohio University study finds. “If the conventional…
Red meats and processed meats like bacon, salami and sausage are strongly associated with bowel cancer, according to the most authoritative study ever on the issue. The report by the World Cancer Research…
Taxing sugary drinks could reduce the amount consumed by almost a quarter, according to an America study. Yale University…
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Visiting Academic, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, King's College London
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Associate Professor, Deakin University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Innovation - School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University
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Former Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, King's College London
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Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney
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Personal Chair in Nutrition, The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
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Associate Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong
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