Rising health problems among adolescents
Did you know that self-harm, obesity and mental ill-health are on the rise amongst Australian adolescents? A…
Obesity
Why is belly fat so dangerous?
We all know excess fat is no good for you. It puts you at risk of…
Sugary Drinks Leaving A Sour Taste
The Australian Beverages Council has announced a commitment to reduce its sugar use by 20 percent…
Will A Sugar Tax Kick Obesity To The Curb?
A number of debates have taken place around the possibility of a sugar tax, and the…
Fast Food Companies Are Not Confronting Obesity
Researchers from Deakin University have evaluated Australia’s 11 biggest fast food companies and have found that…
Graphic Warnings: Knowing What’s In Your Food
With over 60% of Australian adults being labelled as obese, there is a clear issue with…
New Push for a Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks
We Australians love our soft drinks. Australians are one of the top-10 consumers of soft drinks…
More work needed to help GPs educate patients about healthy choices
Almost 2 in 3 Australian adults are overweight or obese, according to the Australia Bureau of…
The Packaging and Marketing of Junk Foods, Too Hard to Resist?
Have you ever had a junk food craving so intense that you could smell the food…
Should Australia be taxing sugary drinks?
Australia ranks in the Top 10 globally when it comes to consuming sugary soft drinks. One-third…
Obesity, social stigma and mental health
Eating disorders come in a variety of forms and impact large subsection of society with approximately…
Obesity in the Western Suburbs
The lead story in the Sydney Morning Herald this morning is about Sydney's expanding waistline. Almost…