In today's fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves rushing through meals, eating on the go, or mindlessly...
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Weight loss surgery explained
Expert advice on how weight loss surgery works, and whether it might be right for you
Effects and health risks of obesity
Obesity can cause a variety of health complications ranging from physical to emotional
White-tail spider bite – symptoms and treatment
Although a white-tail spider bite can be painful and cause temporary skin irritation, experts say it’s very unlikely to cause skin ulcers and slow-healing wounds.
Cholera: Signs, symptoms and treatment
Cholera is a diarrhoeal illness caused by infection of the bowel with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. A vaccine is available for this illness.
What Types of Foods Can Help With Pain Management? Dr. Jennifer Stevens
Dr. Jennifer Stevens discusses the dietary approach to helping with chronic pain problems
Glycaemic index
The glycaemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates by how quickly your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels will rise after eating that food.
Give bitter foods a second chance
Despite their health benefits, the bitterness of foods such as broccoli can put people off. New research finds that the taste perception of these foods can change the more they are eaten.
Do unusual eating behaviours point to autism?
Researchers look at whether a child who demonstrates unusual eating behaviours should be assessed for autism, this is what they found.
Reducing our diet of ultra-processed foods
What things could be done by the government do to kerb our desire to consume processed foods and ultra-processed food.