Ultra-processed plant-based diet may increase depression risk
Vegans and vegetarians are thought to be more vulnerable to depression than the...
Tea and coffee may lower stroke and dementia risk
Tea and coffee lovers have another great reason to enjoy their daily brew,...
Bigger veg portions encourage kids to eat more of them
Want to get your kids eating more vegetables? Try filling up half their...
Falls and fractures reduced by upping dairy intake
Eating more protein and calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, may...
Mild COVID symptoms worse in people with overweight or obesity
Overweight and obesity are already known to increase the risks of developing severe...
Eating walnuts daily lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol
Eating walnuts daily may help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol, according to a recent study.
Walnut...
COVID spread at primary schools may be underestimated
Primary schools potentially contribute significantly to the spread of COVID-19, according to new...
New biomarker may help with anorexia screening
Researchers have discovered a biomarker that may help with the diagnosis of the...
6 easy dishes using pantry staples
When it’s hard to get to the supermarket, you’re feeling unmotivated, or you’re...
Higher fruit and veg intake may help teen mental health
Secondary school kids who eat a lot of vegetables and fruit may be...
COVID vaccine: What to expect and how to prepare
If you’ve decided to take the step to help protect yourself and your...
Anti-inflammatory diet may improve mental wellbeing – study
Eating a healthy diet is not just good for your body, it may...
3 key ways to cope during difficult times, according to science
Managing Editor Jenny de Montalk shares three key ways to cope during difficult...
COVID risk in young men may be higher than estimated
Young men may be at higher risk of COVID infection than previously thought,...
Youth depression and anxiety doubles during pandemic
Depression and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents have doubled during the COVID-19...
Centenarians’ gut bugs make disease-fighting acid
People who live to 100 and beyond seem to be less susceptible than...
Whole grains may help keep middle-age spread at bay
Eating three serves of whole grains every day may help keep your waist...
Children missing out on mental health care
Researchers have uncovered what they call ‘an invisible crisis in children’s mental health’,...