Dentistry
Worried about your child's teeth? Focus on these three things
One in three Australian children have tooth decay by the time they start school. This rises to more than 40% by the time they're 8 or 9.
Oct 17, 2023
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Health
Drinking coffee or tea may be beneficial for physical function in aging
Drinking coffee and tea at midlife may be associated with a reduced likelihood of physical frailty in late life. A Singapore study has shown that adults, who consumed higher intake of caffeine via the drinking of coffee or ...
Oct 6, 2023
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Health
Dehydration: It's more than being thirsty
Water is essential to good health. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly. Water is essential for maintaining your body temperature; lubricating and cushioning your joints; and getting rid ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Health
Global consumption of sugary drinks has increased at least 16% since 1990, says study
The decision to reach for a sugary beverage is heavily influenced by where you live, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy researchers report in a new study published October 3 in the journal Nature Communications. ...
Oct 3, 2023
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Addiction
Zero alcohol doesn't mean zero risk—how marketing and blurred lines can be drinking triggers
The availability and sales of "zero-alcohol" products have soared in recent years. In Australia, these are products containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, designed to mimic the flavor, appearance and packaging of alcoholic ...
Sep 21, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Globally, higher daily consumption of soft drinks tied to obesity risk in teens
The prevalence of daily consumption of soft drinks is associated with the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescent students globally, according to a study published online July 24 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 26, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
What exactly is aspartame and what's the controversy?
An agency of The World Health Organization, The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has declared that the artificial sweetener aspartame is a possible human carcinogen.
Jul 14, 2023
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Health
24/7 driverless junk food delivery is coming and health experts are worried
The ice cream truck of the future could be driverless and operate 24/7, encouraging consumption of junk food and alcohol, while delivery bots could clog up footpaths, unless governments step in, according to new research ...
Jun 16, 2023
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Health
Drinking fountains in every town won't fix all our water issues—but it's a healthy start
Water plays a significant role in Aboriginal culture. The Fish Traps in Brewarrina, Baiame's Ngunnhu, for example, were built by eight clan groups and continue to sustainably fish the Barwon River.
May 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study links ultra-processed food consumption with psychosocial problems in adolescents
Adolescents who consume a greater amount of ultra-processed foods and drinks have more difficulties in terms of mental health, according to new research carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology ...
May 23, 2023
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