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Sweeteners may be linked to increased cancer risk – new research

Image: The sweetener aspartame is found is many common foods and drinks, such as diet sodas. Kmpzzz/ ShutterstockSweeteners have long been suggested to be bad...

It might be uncomfortable to talk about. But obesity puts children at risk of severe COVID

  Image: World Obesity FederationVaccinating children against COVID-19 is on parents’ minds, now Australia’s rollout is open to those aged 12 and over, and...

Appetite for convenience: how the surge in online food delivery could be harming our health

  Picture: ShutterstockWith the simple touch of a smartphone, online food delivery services conveniently offer takeaway food straight to your door.Contact-free delivery has surged in popularity...

Combo meal deals and price discounts on fast food encourage us to eat more junk. It’s time for policy action

  Image: ShuttlestockAustralians love to eat out, especially fast food. About a third of household food budgets are spent on food prepared outside the home, with...

Body fat deep below the surface is a toxic risk, especially for your heart

Image: Shuttlestock Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to forget one of the largest health challenges we face remains the global obesity epidemic. World Health...

Supermarkets claim to have our health at heart. But their marketing tactics push junk foods

Image: Shuttlestock Supermarkets like to portray themselves as having the health of the community at heart. And in the middle of a pandemic, we’re all grateful supermarkets are still...
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