Blood Sugar
Dahlias could be key to helping diabetics, sugar levels
An extract from dahlia flower petals has been found to improve blood sugar regulation in a clinical trial led by the University of Otago. Alexander Tups is an Associate Professor at the Centre for… Audio
How to manage pain better through diet
Rowena Field is a PhD student in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney whose just-completed thesis investigated the effects of a low-carb ketogenic diet on chronic pain. Audio
How fasting may offer health benefits beyond dieting
Intermittent fasting has recently become a major health trend, with devotees claiming it can cause impressive weight loss with quick turnarounds. But there might be more to the fasting diet than being… Audio
Some types of obesity may increase dementia, stroke risk
As harmful fat accumulation continues to impair our physical health, researchers are warning that abnormal or excessive fat accumulation can increase the risk of dementia and stroke. Researcher Elina… Audio
New drug billed as a 'game-changer' in obesity crisis
A new weight-loss drug which has been granted FDA approval in the US, is being heralded by some health experts as "groundbreaking," and a potential "game changer". Professor Jeremy Krebs joins the… Audio
When is the best time of the day to exercise?
Is there an optimum time in the day for us to exercise? The answer is yes if you are a man who is at high risk for Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study out of the Netherlands. Study co-author… Audio
Why the body reacts 'remarkably well' to overeating pizza
We're told from a young age that eating too much food is nothing but bad for you. However, a new study by researchers out of the University of Bath has found that the human body is set up rather well… Audio
Sitting down: why you're doing it all wrong
Dr. Herman Pontzer has studied the Hadza people and found that the way they rest is different - and they are healthier for it. He says by engaging in more active resting postures while stationary, as… Audio
Sweet success. Baby health pioneer, Jane Harding
Neonatology Professor Jane Harding has led the world in developing ways to treat babies before and immediately after birth, leading to markedly improved survival rates and long-term well-being. Among… Audio
Protein, Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes
Massey University researchers are looking at whether why protein after interval training could help type II diabetics with their blood sugar levels Audio