Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids linked to smaller risk of coronary heart disease Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a study from the University...

CHOICE opposes sports drink health claims as ‘misleading consumers’ Consumer group CHOICE has said it believes that allowing sports drinks to carry health claims will “mislead consumers into believing...

Smoking rates in young people fall following point-of-sale tobacco display ban, study Smoking rates in Australia among young people aged 12-24 years fell from 15 per cent to 11 per cent in the 24 months...

Fewer Australians concerned with cholesterol, Roy Morgan Research Australians are today less concerned with their cholesterol levels and more likely to try to eat less fat and additives, according to findings...

Olive oil may help diseased heart muscle process and use fuel Oleate, a common dietary fat found in olive oil, may restore proper metabolism of fuel in heart cells, according to research from the Chicago...

Heart Foundation urges against paleo diet The National Heart Foundation of Australia has urged Australians not to go on any “fad diet” that eliminates any particular food group, including the paleo...

Turmeric compound boosts regeneration of brain stem cells A bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain, according to research from the Institute...

High protein diet may reduce risk of high blood pressure, study Adults who consume a high-protein diet may be at a lower risk for developing high blood pressure (HBP), according to findings from the Boston...

Consuming high-fat dairy products may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study People with the highest consumption of high-fat dairy products (8 or more portions per day) had a 23 per cent lower risk of developing...

Fast growing health food company The Chia Co appoints new chief sales officer Australian health food company The Chia Company has announced the appointment of a new Chief Sales Officer, John McGurkin. The...