Pasta not fattening, Italian study finds
Pasta has gained a bad reputation among many dieters, who believe eating a bowl of spaghetti will make them gain weight.
Fats from meat and cakes linked to early death, major study finds
Clear evidence that eating the wrong kind of fat can shorten your life has emerged from a major study in the US.
Womb scratching could double chances of a successful birth - but caution urged
Experts urged caution over new findings and stress that "endometrial scratch" was not a pleasant procedure.
Fear the granola bar, not GMOs
Karma can be so cruel. Just think how many times anti-GMO activists have protested against the imaginary risks of food that has been genetically modified. Now a favourite snack of those protesters, the sacred granola bar, has been found to pose an actual health risk.
Can I stop being so self-critical?
Everyone fails sometimes. However, some of us are much harder on ourselves than others.
Perth boasts beachside lifestyle with big city perks
With its idyllic climate, beaches, revitalised neighbourhoods and edgy enclaves of cultural hotspots, there is little wonder that everyone wants to move here.
Chronic fatigue may have to do with your gut: study
There's no blood test or other easily read biomarkers, but scientists have finally shed some light on the elusive chronic fatigue syndrome.
Michelle Bridges is now doubting her fitness
The Biggest Loser trainer shared a heartfelt message about training as a working mother.
How to zap the fat out of chocolate
The brown stuff is still pretty sugary, though...
Move over quinoa, have you had your einkorn today?
Scientists have identified three ancient wheat species they say could generate as much interest as quinoa.
Why you should eat fruit and vegetable peel
Beauty may not be skin deep, but when it comes to fruits and vegetables, skin is good.
Is this smartphone habit making you blind?
A group of London opthalmologists believe using your smartphone at a particular time can affect sight after two women presented with similar conditions.
Workplace 'cake culture' fuels obesity epidemic: dental professor
"Cake culture" in the workplace is fuelling the obesity epidemic and contributing to poor dental health, a British dental leader believes.
Is this the world's healthiest diet, or just another extreme eating regime?
Welcome to the world of the 'nutritarian'.
How exercise may help the brain grow stronger
Exercise caused mice to pump out a protein that scientists refer to as 'Miracle-Gro' for the brain.
Why you should exercise (no, not to lose weight)
Evidence is mounting about the benefits of exercise. In fact, it's a no-brainer.
The rise of the turmeric latte
Orange is the new black,
Is Garcinia cambogia the magic weight-loss pill it's hyped up to be?
This pill, made from the skin of a Southeast Asian fruit, has had an exponential rise in sales. But what does the scientific evidence say?
The key to improving your memory
Science has found that working up a sweat helps you remember, but you need to wait.
'Biggest Loser' researcher explains why weight loss won't stick
"It's not just because I like cheeseburgers" says researcher, of his own weight loss battle.