Why this GP registrar spoke up about the benefits of being an obese doctor
Dr Tanvir Kapoor was first diagnosed as obese at the age of 12. “I remember a paediatrician encouraging my mum to give me more fruits…
Tag: Nutrition
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome: the mysterious allergy affecting infants
Parents, carers and childcare settings are much more aware of food allergies than they once were. Precautions are taken, and emergency plans can be developed…
Low vitamin D levels tied to severe psoriasis
Lower vitamin D levels are associated with increasing psoriasis severity, suggesting a vitamin D–rich diet or oral supplementation may provide benefit to patients, researchers say.…
Does aspartame really cause cancer? What the WHO listing means for diet soft drinks
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is the specialised cancer agency of the World Health Organisation, has declared aspartame may be a…
Spot Dx — Can you spot the cause of this bruising?
Tim is a 28-year-old security shift worker who presents with a month of fatigue and bilateral leg pain Test your clinical know-how by taking the…
Omega-3 and heart health
Need to know: The use of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation to improve cardiovascular outcomes remains a point of great clinical confusion. Recently, two large…
Spot Dx — What’s behind this child’s rash and case of ‘the runs’?
Jackson, a 13-month-old boy, is brought in by his foster carers with a rash on his face. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz…
Experts urge GP action on one million patients with mild cognitive impairment
GPs are being urged to prescribe physical activity, memory strategies training and optimal nutrition to patients under Australia’s first expert recommendations for mild cognitive impairment.…
Cancer risk and ‘feminising’ men? Here’s the truth about soy
Soy is common in many Asian cuisines and is growing more popular in Western countries as many people aim for predominantly plant-based diets. It offers…
Fats linked to men’s bladder cancer risk
Data anaylsis shows the disease is higher in men who eat monounsaturated fatty acids and plant-based oils, but lower in women.
