TruemorsUnhealthy Aborigines must help themselves, says Nicola Roxon
Breaking bad habits should be among our top priorities to get the most out of our life. If we do it right, and we are on our way to make significant improvements in our life. " ABORIGINES must recognise the risks of alcohol and smoking and take responsibility for...
Crack-down on children's junk food ads
It is really shocking to learn that childhood obesity is on the rise, and it is no guess that the majority of the blame can be placed on the never-ending junk food advertisements aimed at children. From the...
Stressed parents lead to sick kids, study says
A new study suggests the negative effects of stress may be, in effect, contagious. Depressed and anxious parents have an effect on the health of their kids, according to the research.Seems to make intuitive...
Teenage Depression - Fish Theory to be Tested
"SCIENTISTS believe the mood of teenagers could be determined by the food they eat - and are about to put their theory to the test. A group of Australian scientists believe too few omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish...
Craving for junk food 'inherited'
"Mothers who eat junk food during pregnancy may be condemning their children to crave the same diet, according to animal tests. Royal Veterinary College researchers found that when pregnant rats were fed a diet of...
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Forbidden rice..and egg rolls
A consumer group has found that Chinese food is really not all that healthy for us. Not sure if I missed something there all these years, as I never ate Chinese food for the health benefits. Nevertheless, now I know...
''3% fat. Chips - New health food''
A food manufacturer has claimed to have found the solution to New Year dieting woes - a "healthy" chip. The frozen chip is the unlikely recipient of low scores for its levels of fat, saturated fat, sugar and...
Red light for Tesco PLC's obesity
""Tesco leads UK food label campaign against obesity" or so Tesco PLC and Rachel Sanderson at Reuters Group PLC would like you to believe. Apparently Tesco PLC are launching this £4m new food labelling campaign to...
Chez Cora’s: A Chipper Canadian Chain
"Chez Cora’s is the kind of place you either swear by or simply can’t stand. A bright and friendly chain of Canadian breakfast joints, the servings are huge, the selection immense, and the prices decent. Every plate comes towering with fruit. They know how to make...
Brand Idea Failures: RJ Reynolds’ smokeless cigarettes
"Cigarette manufacturers have often thought that the best way to build market share is to come up with new twists on the standard cigarette formula. For instance, Marlboro has had dozens of different varieties in its history, including Marlboro Menthol, Marlboro Lights and...A Little Quitting Help for Smokers
"Smoking is a tough habit to kick, with 41% of smokers trying to quit ever year and only 10% of them actually succeeding. Wouldnât it be great if you could just pop a pill and take away those unhealthy urges? That may be a reality someday soon. Researchers at the...
McDonald's Didn't Make Them Fat!
A lawsuit against McDonald's that was dropped a while back has been given the go ahead in a strange turn of events-- and with that -- it has once again created a barrage of editorial musings . The short and long of...
Super-size Britain must curb junk food ads, say campaigners
75% of men and 60% of women could be overweight by 2010
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