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Obesity affects prostate cancer test results
University of Adelaide research shows that the results of the most widely used test for prostate cancer may be affected […]
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Weight loss reverses heart condition in obesity sufferers
Australian research shows for the first time that obese people who are suffering from atrial fibrillation can reduce or reverse […]
Exercise makes the blood of obese people healthier
Exercise can reduce inflammation in obese people by changing the characteristics of their blood, according to new research published in […]
Body weight bias weighs on minds of fitness instructors
The research, published in Body Image, examined how a fitness professional’s perceptions of a hypothetical client’s motivation to exercise, as well […]
Grains the new go-to for gut health
Grains may have earned a bad reputation with the health-conscious, but a new study shows that – along with garlic, […]
Ditch junk protein foods for healthy weight loss
Our favourite burger, pizza and meat pie may need a re-think after new research by CSIRO shows Australians are not […]
RACP releases new position statement to tackle obesity
Doctors have warned that the obesity health crisis is increasing chronic diseases like diabetes and stronger preventative action is needed […]
Healthy habits the key to ‘no-diet’ diet
Bond University researchers have shown the effectiveness of a weight-loss regime that keeps the kilos off for at least a […]
Australian public hospitals cannot meet the rising demand for obesity care
Despite our national waistline being touted as a major public health concern – new research, led by Western Sydney University, […]
Accept yourself, and you’ll eat better
The battle to correct eating disorders has taken an interesting turn with researchers finding that acceptance of weight, body and […]
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