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Infant formula or cow’s milk? Perspective on the World Health Organization recommendations for Australian parents

The latest recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) that non breastfed infants aged 6–11 months can be fed either formula or animal milk has created a stir.

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What’s the relationship between hormones and exercise?

When we talk about sport and exercise, it’s easy to forget about the vital role our hormones – the body’s plucky little chemical messenger signals – play.   Yet hormones...

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‘Fatty liver disease’ has a new name. Here’s why.

Scientists around the world have agreed to a new name and definition for the common condition known as fatty liver disease. Dr Elena George, an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian IPAN researcher, explains.

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How can we reduce screen use during meals?

An Australian study explores the experiences of mothers with young children

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Why is toddler milk so popular? Follow the money

Toddler milk is popular and becoming more so. Dr Jennifer McCann and colleagues explain its appeal and why it's a problem.

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Shaping better opportunities for women and girls in sport  

Our researchers are working to boost participation and advance women and girls at all levels of sport and recreation. 

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Deakin research reveals how to perform the perfect AFL handball

A Deakin University study has unlocked the secret to executing the perfect handball just in time for the 2024 AFL season.

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Dreading footy season? You’re not alone – 20% of Australians are self-described sport haters

With the winter AFL and NRL seasons about to start, Australia’s sporting calendar is once again transitioning from its quietest to busiest period. For many, the return of the AFL and NRL competitions is highly anticipated. But there is one group whose experience is very different: the approximately 20% of Australians who hate sport.

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New in-language resources to encourage healthy lifestyle habits early in life

Victoria's Health Minister, Mary-Anne Thomas MP, launches new resources encouraging healthy eating and active play from the start of life for culturally and linguistically diverse families in Melbourne’s west.

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Our researchers looked at 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are. Here’s what they found

IPAN PhD student Laura Marchese and Dr Katherine Livingstone comprehensively audited readily available plant-based foods to analyse their nutrition value. They outlined their findings for The Conversation.

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Bad influence: study shows social media unreliable for nutrition advice

Relying on social media for dietary advice and nutritional information could prove to be an unhealthy strategy, as a national audit of influencer posts revealed nearly half contained inaccurate information.

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Packing the perfect school lunchbox: what parents say

Parents everywhere are dusting off lunchboxes in readiness for a new school year. We asked families how they approach the daily task of school lunch prep. Here’s what we found.

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