Alarmingly, about 14 million Australians are living with overweight or obesity according to the...
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Liver Damage and Cirrhosis – Dr. Norman Swan
Liver damage and cirrhosis are really serious problems affecting mor and more Australians. In this article Dr. Norman Swan discusses some of the issues.
How Do I Prevent My Child From Being Obese or Overweight?
Dr. Norman Swan outlines simple methods that families can implement to help in their fight against childhood obesity.
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
Weight loss
Being overweight or obese puts a person more at risk of health problems. Reducing your weight reduces many of these risks. Find out what products are available for weight loss.
Can obesity or diabetes increase my risk of cancer?
Can obesity or diabetes increase your risk of cancer? Professor Michael Boyer explains.
Consequences of weight stigma for men
Men who have experienced some level of body weight stigma are more likely to be faced with depressive symptoms, to binge eat, and to rate their health as poorer.
Understanding obesity in First Nations communities
Discover the leading causes of obesity on MyDr’s weight loss and obesity page. Learn about lifestyle factors, genetics, and more. Explore now!
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.
Why you shouldn’t sleep with the light on
A study suggests that being exposed to too much artificial light such a television or leaving a light on in the bedroom while sleeping ups the risk of weight gain and obesity in women.
