Greens leader Richard Di Natale, who is a medical doctor, has called for a 20 per cent tax on soft drinks. This would mean a $2 can of soft drink would cost $2.40. "We know from the evidence overseas that ...

People who cut carbs out of their diet or choose products with refined grains may be undermining their heart health. The Heart Foundation has prompted people to take a look at their food choices following the release of a study ...

Older teens who try electronic cigarettes have six times the odds of trying regular cigarettes within two years than those who never puffed on the devices, a study has found. "We're concerned that kids who experiment with e-cigarettes may be ...

Australian researchers are exploring whether stimulating connections in a person's brain will help prevent them from falling over when they get older. National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) early-career research fellow Dr Ann-Maree Vallence – with funding from the NHMRC, ...