Articles written by Sue Cartledge

Hay fever? Itchy eyes, runny nose, rashes? It must be Spring! Here are an allergist's hints on minimising the suffering seasonal allergies bring.

Apr 2, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

A healthy diet is one that's high in fruit and vegetables - but how many green vegetables do you know and cook regularly? There are more than you think!

Apr 2, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Even George W Bush might think twice about eating broccoli if he knew how important it is for restoring the body's immunity and perhaps slowing down aging.

Mar 27, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

An Australian researcher has produced the world's first descriptions of dog personality types, to help dog lovers find the right animal for them and their family.

Mar 18, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

People aged over 65 who walk regularly or do other forms of moderate exercise may greatly lower their risk of developing vascular dementia, according to an Italian study.

Mar 16, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

The risk of your data being copied through untrustworthy connections is the downside of using wifi connections. Australian ICT scientists have solved the problem with TED

Mar 4, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Turmeric has long been known by Chinese and Indian healers for its curative properties. Canadian researchers have shown how it can prevent or reverse cardiac problems.

Feb 28, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Lifestyle issues are leading to obese pets as well overweight humans. And as with people, carrying too much weight is unhealthy for your cat or dog.

Feb 22, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Changing to Daylight Saving Time affects many people, but a cool head and common sense will ensure you don't lose too much sleep.

Feb 21, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston's Stem Cell Program have bred a transparent zebra fish to help them better understand disease processes by seeing them.

Feb 18, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

A well-preserved fossil of a previously unknown species of bat has resolved an evolutionary conundrum - could bats fly before they could echo-locate their insect prey?

Feb 14, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

A small shoulder bag made of animal hide or plant fibres was probably used to carry one of the oldest tool kits in existence.

Feb 14, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

It's one thing to decide to eat a heart-healthy diet, but it's hard to put that into practice when at the grocery store. The trick is to read the labels.

Feb 6, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

It's the Chinese Year of the Rat, and what better time to consider keeping a rat or two as clever, friendly family pets?

Feb 6, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Birds evolved from dinosaurs that lived in trees and learned fly, like Archaeopteryx - right? Wrong, according to two Australian researchers.

Jan 24, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Cats, like their human companions, are living longer, and like people, can get diseases of old age such as arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney problems and dementia.

Jan 22, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

New research on healthy eating in pregnancy shows that the Mediterranean diet can lessen the risk of your unborn child developing asthma or allergies.

Jan 17, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

The Galloping Gourmet and the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have created a site to excite your tastes in eating more vegetables and fruit.

Jan 10, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

We've known for 20 years that oatmeal is helpful in lowering cholesterol. Now there is new evidence that a daily bowl of oatmeal can do more than just reduce it.

Jan 10, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Ancient armoured fish fossils from Australia present some of the first definite fossil evidence of a forerunner to the human eye.

Jan 7, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Two groups of researchers have shown the health benefits of a daily siesta or afternoon nap of up to 90 minutes.

Jan 7, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Australian researchers are investigating silk from bees, ants and other insects in their search for novel light and strong fibres.

Jan 6, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

Food products made from Australian 'superfruits', Kakadu plums, Illawarra plums and bush tomatoes are being marketed in the US by an Australian food producer.

Jan 3, 2008 - Sue Cartledge

If calories were money, most people would be overspending during the holiday season. When it's time to get serious again about losing weight, try a calorie budget.

Dec 15, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

When it comes to looks, a diet rich in protein, fruit and vegetables can help you keep your skin healthy and protect it against sun damage and wrinkles.

Dec 12, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

Australia's unique monotreme, the short-beaked echidna, is helping zoologists rethink the evolution of endothermy (producing heat to maintain their body temperature).

Dec 11, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

Snakes have been known to survive periods of up to two years without food, but it was not clear how. Now a biologist has shown it's the way they conserve energy.

Nov 8, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

Rich fossil beds in outback Queensland may shed new light on the evolution of dinosaurs in the Southern Hemisphere.

Nov 8, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

One of the most successful ways to cut your calorie intake is simply to eat less at each meal.

Nov 3, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

Believing yourself to be overweight or obese can lead to distress and even depression.

Nov 2, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

For some people, eating chocolate can be a quick and enjoyable anti-depressant. But for others, the good feelings are followed by a let-down and can make them feel worse.

Oct 30, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

New research details how the culinary and medicinal herb, rosemary, a delight to taste and smell, also protects our brains against neurodegeneration from free radicals.

Oct 30, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

About 13 percent of new mothers experience post-partum depression. New research shows that counseling and peer support might be more help than anti-depressant drugs.

Oct 29, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

A bigger body and longer legs enable the cane toad to be a successful invader and coloniser, but success comes at a price - arthritis and back problems.

Oct 27, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

Australian saltwater crocodiles tracked by satellite have shown they are marathon ocean swimmers, to the surprise of Steve Irwin and other researchers.

Oct 27, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

What's the best combination of diet and lifestyle factors to maximize your chances of avoiding a myocardial infarction? Swedish researchers have the answer.

Oct 22, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

Researchers demonstrate the mechanism behind garlic's incredible antibiotic powers and its cardiovascular and cholesterol lowering benefits

Oct 21, 2007 - Sue Cartledge