Diet and Nutrition

Dec
21
2025

Professor Stephen Nicholls: A World-First Gene-Editing Treatment for Cholesterol

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Medicine, Science & Medicine

A world-first clinical trial has tested a one-time gene-editing therapy designed to lower cholesterol and triglycerides at their source. Professor ...

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Dec
21
2025

Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Keeping Christmas Food Safe

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety

Christmas meals bring big spreads, shared platters and leftovers that can increase food safety risks. Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris shares ...

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Dec
14
2025

Dr Kathleen de Boer: Hosting Meals with Care Around Food Anxiety

Diet and Nutrition, Mental Health, Psychology, Society & Culture

For people living with food anxiety or eating disorders, shared meals can be deeply challenging. Clinical Psychologist Kathleen de Boer ...

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Nov
23
2025

Dr Lily O’Hara: Why Weight-Loss Compliments Can Harm More Than Help

Diet and Nutrition, Mental Health, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Well-meant comments about weight loss can reinforce stigma, trigger shame and tie self-worth to appearance. Senior Lecturer Lily O’Hara explains ...

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Nov
23
2025

Dr Evangeline Mantzioris: Magnesium — Miracle Mineral or Marketing Hype?

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture

Magnesium is everywhere, in tablets, creams, and powders, but how much do we actually need? Dr Evangeline Mantzioris breaks down ...

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Nov
16
2025

Dr Mark Buzza: Pancreatic Cancer — Signs, Risks and Hope

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety

It is called the “silent killer,” but early awareness can save lives. Dr Mark Buzza unpacks symptoms, risk factors, and ...

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Nov
7
2025

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Sneezes, Itches and Allergies Explained

Diet and Nutrition, Environment, Health

Spring in Australia means pollen, sneezes and endless antihistamines, but what’s really happening inside our immune system when allergies hit? Associate ...

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