Eating a diet rich in tomatoes may protect against breast cancer A tomato-rich diet may help protect at-risk postmenopausal women from breast cancer, according to research from Ohio State University. The...

Dietary fibre, such as that found in vegetables, may help asthma sufferers The ‘Western’ diet may have more to do with the asthma epidemic than has been assumed so far because developing asthma is...

Bird flu cases in humans in China on the rise Human infections with the influenza A(H7N9) virus are on the rise again in China and the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities provide opportunity for further...

Chia seeds and other "ancient grains" are becoming a mainstream trend New products containing so-called “ancient grains”, such as quinoa, chia, buckwheat, hemp and amaranth, are continuing...

Heart Foundation: Pizza makers "mislead" consumers An analysis of takeaway pizzas, including those from major Australian chains, supermarkets and gourmet independent outlets, showed more than...

Pregnant women need not avoid peanuts, a study has found Women need not fear that eating peanuts during pregnancy could cause their child to develop a peanut allergy, according to a recent study from Boston...

Bananas deemed "too unhealthy" for monkeys If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to diet after your festive blow-out, here’s a tip from a bunch of monkeys – avoid the bananas. Animals...

Caffeine may help long-term memory Whether it’s a mug full of coffee, a cup of hot tea, or a can of soft drink, consuming caffeine is the energy boost of choice for millions who want to wake up or stay...

Nearly two thirds (59 per cent) of US consumers who are currently energy drink or shot users say they worry about the safety of energy drinks and shots, according to new findings from market research organisation...

Using a mouse model, US researchers have linked neurodevelopmental symptoms similar to those seen in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) patients to changes seen in the bacteria in the animals’ guts. ASD...