diet

Children's health 15 Apr 2017

‘Medicinal food’ diet counters onset of type 1 diabetes

A study has found that a diet yielding high amounts of short-chain fatty acids benefits the immune system and protected against juvenile or type 1…

Hormones 20 May 2015

GP Q/A: Type 2 Diabetes – new diagnosis

After a type two diabetes mellitus diagnosis, a healthy diet and regular exercise are needed to manage blood sugar and prevent insulin use and disease.

Cancer 19 Aug 2014

Diet and nutrition during cancer: Dr Andrew Dean

Dr Andrew Dean talks about the importance of nutrition during cancer treatments, and its intricacies.

Hormones 24 Jul 2014

Lauren overcomes the challenges of gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes in pregnancy affects women in the third trimester and is managed with healthy eating according to a diabetes diet.

Skincare and Beauty 29 Apr 2014

Nail care: Dr Joe Kosterich

Dr Joe Kosterich talks about nails and the best way to keep them healthy.

Blood 21 Mar 2011

Gout

Gout is caused by uric acid accumulation in joints. Gout symptoms like pain can be relieved with gout treatments and avoiding uric acid foods.

Children's health 01 Oct 2008

Mediterranean diet

A Mediterranean diet is a diet based on plant foods. It is high in N-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Fat intake under the Mediterranean…

Blood 20 Nov 2007

Nutrition for lowering cholesterol levels

Both dietary changes and drugs are used in the management of cholesterol levels. In most cases, the dietary approach is the first option, since dietary…

Children's Health 27 Oct 2007

Comfort eating

Often when food is eaten, it is not just for the nutritional content or to appease hunger, but also for social or psychological reasons. Comfort…