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One of the best ways to start improving the health of your microbiome (the diverse range of organisms found in your gut) is to regularly consume fermented foods with your meals. Fermentation only requires basic ingredients and a bit of patience.

Did you catch the news about aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener being declared a possible cancer risk according to the World Health Organization? Aspartame is used in thousands of products including popular carbonated drinks like Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Pepsi Max as well as chewing gums and ice-creams.

A world-first study from the University of South Australia exposes the real weight gains of everyday Australians.

When it comes to healthcare, we are lucky to have a wealth of information and options at our fingertips. If you prefer to be an active participant in your health, one of the best ways is to ask your healthcare practitioners for more information.

Did you know, the common cold is the most prevalent viral infection in the world with over 200 variations of the virus. Add to that the seasonal variations of the flu and...

Public hospitals and community health facilities are the focus of the health update to the 2019 ACT Infrastructure Plan released today.

The ACT Government has announced it will inject $43.6 million into frontline health services in next week's Budget.

The ACT has budgeted more than $200 million over four years to support health workers, provide more services, and better resource the system.

Loneliness can be bad for one’s health – and two-fifths of Australian men are at risk, according to research released by Healthy Male.

If you would like to maximise your chances of staying healthy this winter, follow these tips to keep your health buoyant.

Cold therapy or cryotherapy is an ancient practice that has found its way to contemporary prominence. With the onset of the colder months in Canberra, what better time to explore its potential benefits.

Widely available vape products have been found to contain toxic heavy metals, carcinogens and nicotine, according to new tests.

A large proportion of Australian rental properties are in such poor condition that they are putting residents’ health and wellbeing at risk.

I grew up in a household where cooking together and sharing meals was integral to family life. When attempting to recreate my grandmother’s delicious recipes, the true flavour only emerges when a very liberal dosing of salt is applied. So, no doubt my formative years shaped my salt preferences. But isn’t salt bad for you? Let’s find out more.

Low-income Australians and children will be eligible for bulk-billed doctor visits with Medicare reforms at the heart of the federal budget.

The Canberra Liberals claim that the ACT’s health system is “broken”, and they have called for a Royal Commission to investigate.