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After a multi-year battle with breast cancer, federal MP Peta Murphy has died from the disease, having dedicated much of her career to improving the landscape of women's health and raising awareness for cancer.

Find yourself craving sweets after dinner every night? Or perhaps it’s that midnight yearning for fried fast food. Whatever’s got you hooked, you might be surprised to learn it’s actually your gut microbes calling the shots. Here’s how and what you can do about it.

There is more than meets the eye with this frustrating autoimmune condition – underneath the skin, uncontrolled inflammation in the body is raising your risk for a number of other conditions, from heart disease to arthritis. Here’s what you need to know, and why holistic treatment is vital for psoriasis.

The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but it can also be a period of excess and environmental impact. Here in Australia, we create an extra 400 tonnes of waste during the Christmas period. Yeah, you read that right. But embracing sustainability doesn't mean sacrificing the fun; instead, it's about making conscious choices that benefit both you and the planet. Here’s how. 

Does cacao deserve its place among superfood greats like extra virgin olive oil, chia seeds and berries? Short answer – yes. Buckle up for the long answer; we’ll be diving into antioxidants, nutrient-density, anti-anxiety properties and everything in between. 

By the age of 18, a whopping 80% of autistic women remain undiagnosed, with a staggering number of studies excluding girls and women entirely. The result? Limited understanding of symptoms, long-term struggles with work and relationships and the development of mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. Let's find out what masking is and why it's so common among women with autism. 

There’s a contentious debate around the quality of omega 3s depending on the source – we’re here to clear the air with a thorough nutritional rundown of plant vs animal-based omega 3s.

It’s not just about what you eat – when you eat can play a pivotal role in maximising health benefits.  Nutrient timing is a strategy that involves aligning your meals with your body's natural rhythms to enhance nutrient absorption, energy levels, and overall wellbeing. Here’s how to make your food work for you.

‘Tis the season to be healthy! If you’ve recently given sugar the flick or are just looking to cut down on your intake, you might be wondering how it lines up with your plans to enjoy delicious food this festive season – fear not, you CAN do both. We’re here to show you how with 3 fun recipes. 

The intricate dance between our gut and hormones plays a pivotal role in maintaining both physical and mental health. Let's dive into the ins and outs of the gut-hormone connection and how to make it work for you.

Lentils, tiny powerhouses of nutrition, come in various colours, and among them, black beluga lentils stand out not only for their distinctive appearance but also for their impressive health benefits. These tiny, dark, lens-shaped legumes pack a nutritional punch that goes beyond their rich, earthy flavour. Let's delve into the science-backed benefits that make black beluga lentils a valuable addition to your diet.

We all know the importance of staying hydrated, but this is one case where you can have too much of a good thing. An inquest into the death of Michelle Whitehead has revealed the devastating consequences of excessive water consumption, while shining a light on the lack of adequate awareness around the condition.