Scientists studying the potential health benefits of dark chocolate have come up with some surprising results giving chocolate lovers something to get really excited about!
Food
Does hunger promote negative feelings?
A team of scientists in the US have been studying the effects of hunger to determine what is the root cause of the negative moods associated with being hungry.
Travel medical kit checklist
Stay safe when you are travelling with this checklist of handy health supplies and find a list of what to take in your travel medical kit on myDr.com.au.
Video: Poor diet responsible for 1 in 5 deaths
Eating and drinking more healthily could prevent 1 in 5 deaths globally. Countries that have a mainly Mediterranean diet perform best, and experts want to shift the focus from what people shouldn't eat, to what they should eat.
Weight loss surgery linked to drinking problems
Research suggests that one particular type of bariatric surgery is linked to people having a much higher chance of developing a drinking problem down the track.
Rabies: information for travellers
Rabies is a viral disease spread by bites from infected animals, such as dogs and monkeys. If not treated quickly, rabies is often fatal.
How food texture changes eating speed
Eating slowly can help a person eat less. Changing the texture of a meal to make it chewier could be one way to achieve this.
The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet has long been considered a yardstick for a model of a healthy diet. Its wide-ranging health benefits have been profiled in a major review of the diet.
Takeaway food
Takeaway foods are handy but can be loaded with fat, sugar and salt. Let myDr.com.au help you make healthier choices when you eat takeaway.
Calcium-boosting ideas for your diet
The recommended daily intake of calcium for adults and teenagers varies between 1000 mg and 1300 mg, this means between 3 and 5 serves of dairy each day should provide enough calcium.
