Top 5 health news stories of 2021
The news in 2021 was dominated by the ongoing COVID pandemic but Delta...
Veggie-loving toddlers more likely to sleep through the night
If you want the toddler in your life to sleep through the night,...
A third of first-year uni students face depression and anxiety
As many as one in three first-year university students have or will develop...
Ultra-processed plant-based diet may increase depression risk
Vegans and vegetarians are thought to be more vulnerable to depression than the...
Tea and coffee may lower stroke and dementia risk
Tea and coffee lovers have another great reason to enjoy their daily brew,...
Bigger veg portions encourage kids to eat more of them
Want to get your kids eating more vegetables? Try filling up half their...
Falls and fractures reduced by upping dairy intake
Eating more protein and calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, may...
Mild COVID symptoms worse in people with overweight or obesity
Overweight and obesity are already known to increase the risks of developing severe...
Eating walnuts daily lowers âbadâ cholesterol
Eating walnuts daily may help lower âbadâ cholesterol, according to a recent study.
Walnut...
COVID spread at primary schools may be underestimated
Primary schools potentially contribute significantly to the spread of COVID-19, according to new...
New biomarker may help with anorexia screening
Researchers have discovered a biomarker that may help with the diagnosis of the...
Anti-inflammatory diet may improve mental wellbeing â study
Eating a healthy diet is not just good for your body, it may...
Higher fruit and veg intake may help teen mental health
Secondary school kids who eat a lot of vegetables and fruit may be...
Eat nitrate-rich veggies to protect your heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths worldwide, but eating just one...
COVID vaccine: What to expect and how to prepare
If youâve decided to take the step to help protect yourself and your...
COVID risk in young men may be higher than estimated
Young men may be at higher risk of COVID infection than previously thought,...
Youth depression and anxiety doubles during pandemic
Depression and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents have doubled during the COVID-19...
