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Analysis of the global burden of disease data found five commercial products are key factors in 31 per cent of all deaths annually.

The five everyday products linked to nearly one-third of all deaths globally

Researchers have uncovered three key strategies “health-harming” corporations use. And they’re straight from the tobacco playbook.

  • Kate Aubusson and Liam Mannix

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Obesity has overtaken thinness as the most prevalent form of malnutrition for the first time in recorded history, a global nutrition report released by UNICEF on Wednesday found.

Warning for Australia as child obesity rates reach grim milestone

Global efforts to combat child malnutrition have largely focused on those going hungry. But obesity is now an even bigger threat, UNICEF has warned.

  • Angus Thomson
You might not realise it, but on average, Australians consume half a kilogram of sugar each week – much of it invisible.

The secret to better health and less obesity is a tax

One in three of us are obese and another third overweight. Here’s how we can curb our sweet tooth.

  • Millie Muroi
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Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision

Taxing drinks based on their sugar content would force manufacturers to make their products healthier, a parliamentary report argues. Some are not so convinced.

  • Angus Thomson
More than 80 percent of added sugars came from just 10 product categories.

How much sugar is sneaking into your supermarket shop?

While more of us might be reaching for comfort food to cope with prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study warns Australians have far too much added sugar hiding in their weekly grocery haul.

  • Sophie Aubrey
Prominent nutritionist Rosemary Stanton said consumption of sugary drinks was "still way too high".

Sugary drink consumption 'still way too high' despite long-term decline

Australians are drinking less sugar, trading soft drink and juice for water, milk and kombucha, a new study suggests.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke wants action on obesity.

'Addictive as nicotine': Australian of the Year calls for end to sugar dependency

Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke has accused retailers and confectionery makers of "preying on addiction", and called for more action on obesity.

  • Dana McCauley
Nestle's sugar-reduced Milkybar Wowsomes chocolates proved a lemon in the UK.

Nestle ditches reduced-sugar chocolate bars as nobody buys them

The confectionary giant has stopped selling Milkybar Wowsomes chocolates that used a new sugar-reduction technology amid weak demand.

  • Corinne Gretler
Dr James Muecke wants to use his platform to push for a sugar tax.

Australian of the Year calls for sugar tax to fight diabetes-caused blindness

South Australian eye surgeon Dr James Muecke has vowed to use his platform as Australian of the Year to advocate for a tax on sugary drinks.  

  • Dana McCauley
Sugary drinks are more likely to display the energy icon instead of health star ratings.

Soft drinks and junk foods forced to ditch 'misleading' energy labels

Ministers agreed the energy icon on confectionery and sugary drinks instead of the health star rating was "making it difficult for consumers" to compare products.

  • Dana McCauley