Productivity and retirement health worse for night owls – study
The old adage ‘the early bird catches the worm’ rings true, according to...
Early ageing and disease risk goes up after youth mental illness
People who experience mental illness in their youth are at more risk of...
Teens need enough sleep, for better mental health
Teenagers who get less than six hours of sleep a night are more...
The financial impact of anorexia care
Carers for someone with eating disorder anorexia nervosa are more likely to not...
Afternoon naps may boost your brainpower
If you’re a fan of afternoon naps, a new study has found an...
Gut health and COVID severity claim interesting but flawed
New research suggesting gut bacteria may play a part in how severe an...
More folic acid needed to prevent birth defects
Birth defects, such as spina bifida, may be greatly reduced if women significantly...
Risk of hand sanitiser poisoning underestimated
Hand sanitiser is everywhere these days, thanks to COVID-19 infection control measures, but...
Health risks of sitting offset by sweating
It’s well known that prolonged sitting increases our risk of premature death, but...
Harmful dieting on the rise in teens
Dieting to lose weight is on the rise among teens and many are...
COVID risk may be higher for supermarket workers
In places where there is COVID-19 in the community, supermarket workers may be...
Couples share hearts and heart health
It’s commonly joked that, over time, couples start to look alike, but new...
High levels of microplastics found in baby bottles
Using plastic bottles to feed infants can contaminate their milk or formula with,...
First US COVID reinfection confirmed
The first US case of COVID-19 reinfection has been confirmed, taking the worldwide...
Study finds pitfalls of intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is gaining popularity as a weight management tool, but a new...
10 ways to help your fussy eater
Australian child nutrition expert Jennifer Cohen has released 10 helpful tips for parents...
Healthy diet helps, no matter your weight
A healthy diet may reduce a person’s risk of dying prematurely, even if...