An Australian study has found that bak kut teh, or pork ribs soup, could cause liver failure if used in conjunction with Western medication. Bak kut teh is a popular Chinese dish that literally translates to meat bone tea. However, there is no tea in the dish, which is made up of pork ribs that…

A team of COVID-19 detector dogs have started screening for the virus at Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia (SA) as part of a six-week pilot study. Trained by the University of Adeliade’s School of Animal and Vetinary Sciences, the four labradors and their handlers from SA Pathology will be stationed at the Emergency…

The University of Adelaide is set to undertake a new study to develop accurate and consumer-friendly descriptions for edible insects, one of the most sustainable and protein-rich food sources known. According to a media release on Tuesday, despite the excellent nutrient profile and known sustainability of edible insects, a lot of work still needs to…