All posts tagged "health"

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  Fresh clues to why we’re short, average or tall

  How tall we are is not simply governed by the genes written in our DNA – it’s also got to do with...

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  Got milk? Australia’s lactose intolerance is getting dangerous, especially for women

  A study has found for the first time that one in six adult Australians are choosing to avoid milk and dairy foods,...

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  Small Farms

  Don’t let hydatids worm their way onto your property

  Hydatid disease is back in the spotlight after the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project (NSHMP) identified an increased incidence of the infection...

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  Over-estimated vegetable consumption

  Research has found that Australians are over-estimating the healthiness of their diets, with many consumers thinking they’re getting their full daily dose...

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  More veggies equals less cancer risk

  Eating vegetables rich in fibre while you’re young, such as broccoli, artichokes or peas, is associated with a decreased risk of developing...

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  Consumers on the hunt for more veggies

  Australian consumers have indicated that they want to incorporate more vegetables into their diets, according to research commissioned by the Dieticians Association...