The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has advocated for a tax on sugary beverages to address what it describes as a national obesity crisis. In its pre-budget submission, the AMA highlighted …
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Study Predicts 50% of Australian Children and Young Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese by 2050
by adminA new study from Melbourne’s Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, published in The Lancet on World Obesity Day, has alarming projections for childhood obesity in Australia. Researchers predict that by 2050, …
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Study reveals ultraprocessed foods associated with a 50% increased risk of heart disease, mental health issues, and premature death.
by adminA recent Australian review of 45 meta-analyses involving nearly 10 million participants highlights the significant health risks associated with ultraprocessed foods. Senior author Wolfgang Marx from Deakin University reports that …
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A recent study from Southampton University reveals that childhood obesity surged during the UK’s COVID-19 lockdowns, particularly among primary school children. The report indicates a staggering 45% rise in obesity …