Experts say our genes, not just our diet, can drive gut health and help protect people from diabetes. Sydney-based researchers at the Charles Perkins Centre have identified a genetic component influencing the composition of the gut microbiome and its subsequent impact on metabolic health. While dietary factors are acknowledged to play a significant role in gut health, the research suggests …

It has been 25 years since the Sydney Olympics — the event officials declared the “best games ever” and marked one of the proudest moments in Australian history. In September 2000, just after the turn of the millennium, the world watched as running champion Cathy Freeman lit the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony. It kicked off perhaps the biggest …

Carlos Alcaraz is the US Open champion! The 22-year-old faced Jannik Sinner in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium and earned a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory in two hours and 42 minutes for his second crown in New York. Carlos outplayed his rivals in sets he won, clinching his sixth Major crown at such a young age and becoming world …

The Toyota Land Cruiser 2025 comes with a bold new design that immediately makes it stand out on the road. The front fascia is dominated by a wide grille with chrome highlights, complemented by sleek LED headlights that add a modern touch. The SUV has a muscular body with sharp character lines and high ground clearance, enhancing its rugged appeal. …

Palau’s idyllic waters hide an experiment that scientists hope will save the world’s reefs from climate change-induced collapse. At an outer reef, ceramic cribs are holding thousands of baby corals growing underwater. They’re “super corals”, selectively bred to survive hotter ocean temperatures. Star-shaped ceramic devices holding baby corals were planted last month on a section of reef damaged by a …

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is among the worst conditions, which can be dangerous too if not kept in check. Known as a silent killer, apart from regular visits to the hospital, the best way to keep it in control is to make a few lifestyle changes—in your diet and daily routine. And now, a new study has revealed that …

For many Australians, our first contact with official dietary guidelines was the food pyramid, which had fruit, veggies, and carbs as its base, and fats and sugar at the very top. Over the decades, the various blocks that made up the food pyramid shifted slightly. It recently got a makeover and is now the “healthy eating plate”. But the plate …

Until now, many of Western Australia’s most pristine coral reefs have avoided the worst bleaching brought by marine heatwaves. But their luck has now run out. The state’s longest lasting, largest and most intense underwater heatwave has hammered them. The unusual heat began late last year off the northwest coast, before spreading south, eventually affecting seas along more than 1,500km …

The federal government is facing renewed calls to bring back the baby bonus to address tumbling fertility rates across the country. Former Prime Minister John Howard has urged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to re-introduce the scheme in Australia, which gave new parents an initial lump sum payment of $3000 per child born, rising to $5000 over time. The baby bonus policy was …

More than one-third of Aussies believe they will never afford to buy a home, a new survey has revealed. House prices have boomed in the last two decades, with the gap between income and the price of property rising to an all-time high. New research from data comparison firm Finder showed 35 per cent of Australians – up to 9.5 …