Frozen soft drinks contain more sugar than most consumers realise, health organisations warn While Australians look for ways to keep cool this summer, many fast food chains are cashing in by promoting...

Researchers have discovered how 'good cholesterol' can turn 'bad' US researchers have discovered the process by which high-density lipoprotein (HDL) — the so-called “good cholesterol”...

Companies in the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation have reduced calories sold in the US Sixteen leading food and beverage companies in the US sold 6.4 trillion fewer calories in the US in 2012 than...

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...

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...

Most clinical studies of vitamins are "flawed by poor methodology", review finds Most large clinical trials of vitamin supplements, including those that have concluded supplements are of no value...

Australian researchers have discovered that a short-term diet of foods high in fat and sugar can have a detrimental effect on the brain’s cognitive ability. Researchers from the University of New South...