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Online doctors cannot ‘tick and flick’ their patients
The impending decision by the Medical Board of Australia to ban online doctors from prescribing drugs to patients they have never spoken to is both welcome and necessary.
- The Herald's View
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Why do ultra-processed foods make us so sad?
Though they might provide instant gratification, these foods can also wreak havoc on our mental health.
- by Sarah Berry
The 10 foods that could decrease your risk of dementia
Why a Mediterranean diet may lower your risk of dementia by a quarter and help keep you sharp in old age.
- by Hattie Garlick
What the Anastasia Beverly Hills founder eats in a day on the keto diet
The 66-year-old make-up mogul adds butter and XCT oil to her morning coffee.
- by Nicole Economos
The comedian who eats the same thing for lunch every day
Jake Howie finishes the day with a scoop of icecream topped with “posh Nutella”.
- by Nicole Economos
Two small changes could transform our health. Why is it so hard?
The system is set up against people carrying more weight. Experts say it’s like climate change - and it’s up to governments to help.
- by Sarah Berry
What this vegan chef eats in a day
Katie White’s day starts with a spicy chai and soy milk, and a visit to her chickens and orchard.
- by Nicole Economos
Jenny Craig ‘continues to operate’ in Australia despite looming US bankruptcy
The future of the weight-loss company’s Australian business is in doubt as Jenny Craig US reportedly intends to file for bankruptcy.
- by Jessica Yun
Scientists back meat diet, call for end to vegetarian, vegan ‘zealotry’
Almost 1000 scientists around the globe have signed a declaration saying meat is crucial for human health, and say livestock farming is too important to become a victim of ‘zealotry’ behind those pushing vegan and vegetarian diets.
- by Sarah Knapton
This actor begins her morning with an ‘oat magic’ coffee. What is it?
Mary Poppins star Lucy Maunder conveniently owns the café next door to her.
- by Nicole Economos
Why going ‘gluten-free’ might not be the right answer for this IBS sufferer
Opera singer Virgilio Marino fuels his day with a veggie-packed brunch.
- by Nicole Economos