Snapshot of our health – and COVID
A government report reveals the nation’s No.1 killer, the scourge of obesity and surprising statistics on coronavirus infections.
Snapshot of our health – and COVID
A government report reveals the nation’s No.1 killer, the scourge of obesity and surprising statistics on coronavirus infections.
‘Skinny gene’ offers obesity hope
Scientists have isolated a gene that appears to help keep skinny people slim, potentially providing new treatments for obesity.
Australia’s fattest postcodes
Regional New South Wales is home to the highest obesity rates in Australia according to the Australian Health Tracker by Area report released on Thursday.
New drug could treat diabetes
An international study, led by Monash University, has uncovered a drug that could treat obesity, diabetes and loss of muscle mass.
Why people gain weight as they age
Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they get older. Now we know why.
Yo-yo dieting could be good for you
Repeatedly losing and regaining weight may lead to improved insulin levels and lower body fat percentages.
Weight linked to brain ageing
Having a bigger waistline and a high body mass index in your 60s may be linked with greater signs of brain ageing years later.
Australian life expectancy shocks
After 20 years of rapid increases in life expectancy at birth, the rate of growth in Australia is now falling behind most other high-income nations.
Australian life expectancy shock
Health authorities say that last month was the worst on record for confirmed cases of influenza – six times higher than the deadliest month on record, April 2017.
Top ‘prize’ Aussie men don’t want
Australian men have the highest rate of cancer of the 24 countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, according to an analysis.
All about middle-aged weight gain
Our friends at Jean Hailes explain what's really going on in midlife weight gain, when and why you need to pay attention to it and what you can do to minimise or manage it.
