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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  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...