Mediterranean diet continues to fascinate nutrition researchers In 2014, the much-lauded Mediterranean diet continued to receive attention from nutrition researchers all over the world, with studies continuing...

Foodbank Hunger Report shows 180,000 Australian children relying on food welfare each month Earlier in 2014, the Foodbank Hunger Report, a study undertaken by Foodbank, found that the charity provides...

Low-carb, high-fat diets may reduce seizures in ‘tough-to-treat’ epilepsy Diets high in fat and low in carbohydrates, such as the ketogenic or modified Atkins diet, may reduce seizures in adults with...

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...

Australians “knowingly risk food poisoning” as nation lacks safety education, study More than half (51 per cent) of Australians do not know enough about food temperature danger zones, which puts them...

Eating prunes may help with weight loss Eating prunes as part of a weight control diet may improve weight loss, according to new research from the University of Liverpool in the UK. Consumption of dried...

High blood-sugar levels, such as those linked with type 2 diabetes, make beta amyloid protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease dramatically more toxic to cells lining blood vessels in the brain, according...

Australia’s agrifood industry needs more highly skilled workers if it is to capitalise on growth opportunities, according to a report from the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA). The...

Eating a good breakfast can have a positive impact on women with problems of infertility, according to a new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University. The researchers said...

Ritualistic behaviours can influence perception of flavour and consumption of foods, according to research from the University of Minnesota. The new collection of studies, published in Psychological Science,...