Probiotic potential for post-natal mental health
Taking a probiotic during and after pregnancy potentially helps prevent or treat symptoms...
Sit-ups for a longer life?
Push-ups, sit-ups, planks and other strengthening exercises potentially add years to your life,...
Jamie Oliver slashes sugar
The introduction of a levy on sugary drinks across UK celebrity chef Jamie...
Relax, food in packaging is safe
Chemicals from food packaging aren’t a risk to health, according to Ministry of...
The skinny on dairy fat
The Heart Foundation has updated its Position Statement on Dairy and the Heart...
Malnutrition a big risk for elderly
Over two thirds of elderly hospital patients were found to be malnourished or...
Home-based model helps obese children
A home-based programme to tackle obesity has the improved health and life quality...
Home rules help obesity-risk kids
Good habits at home, such as eating breakfast and having screen time limits,...
Councils vote no to sugary drinks policy
The New Zealand Dental Association has expressed its disappointment after Manawatu and Rangitikei...
High-fat diet harms rat bone health
Adult bone health may be affected by poor maternal nutrition and a high-fat...
Protein at every meal for stronger muscles in older people
Did you know eating protein at every meal might make you stronger?
New research...
Folic acid and iodine message not getting through
Kiwi women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy are not getting the...
Whole grains cut cancer risk
Eating whole grains can help reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer, according...
More supermarkets to join cage-free egg movement
Eggs sold at Foodstuffs’ supermarkets New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square will be...
Plastic bag charge up for vote
Do you care enough about the environment to put your money where your...
C-section rates helped by diet and exercise interventions
Diet and physical activity-based interventions during pregnancy reduce odds of excessive gestational weight...
