Only half of Australian babies are still being breastfed at six months of age — a far cry from the two years recommended by the World Health Organization. So why aren’t more of our babies on the boob for longer?

Frequent use of laptop computers on the lap can cause problems.

We will have to eat less meat if we want to reduce global warming.

Soybeans can be enjoyed as a food or used as medicine, most notably for treating menopause symptoms and promoting bone and heart health.

The most progressive approach in the fight against breast cancer is to concentrate on its prevention. Two of the most potent allies women have for preventing breast cancer are seleno-methionine and vitamin E.

Beach season is upon us, which means it’s time to lather up! But have you ever really thought about what is in your suncreen?

Humans have harvested honey for thousands of years to use as a medicine, a natural sweetener and a food.

What you say about others reveals a lot about you.

I’ve just returned from India where I stayed in ashram for a month living the yogic lifestyle. That means 5 a.m. starts, 4 hours of daily yoga practice, maintaining a strictly sattvic diet, undergoing cleansing techniques, chanting, meditation, karma yoga and so much more. It sounds so cliched, but in this short time I feel […]

Yawning has implications for children with autism and associated conditions.

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Clove oil treats the itchy rash of scabies.