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Could stricter salt ‘laws’ save lives?

Could stricter salt ‘laws’ save lives?

Researchers say manufacturers should be made to reduce sodium levels in packaged food, saying it will bring ‘enormous reductions’ in CVD.


Omalizumab boosts allergy tolerance: Study

Omalizumab boosts allergy tolerance: Study

US research has found the asthma drug is effective in helping those with food allergies, offering early, but ‘life changing’ hope.


‘Succinct’ guidance on preventing infant allergy

‘Succinct’ guidance on preventing infant allergy

Excluding potentially allergenic foods during pregnancy or from infants’ diets does ‘more harm than good’, experts say.


GP spearheads indefinite energy drink ban for kids

GP spearheads indefinite energy drink ban for kids

A regional WA GP is at the centre of a campaign to ban the sale of energy drinks to young people, with her hometown leading the way.


Future asthma risk flagged for babies with food allergy

Future asthma risk flagged for babies with food allergy

Even if the allergy is outgrown, poorer lung function outcomes are more likely by six years of age, a world-first study finds.


‘We need to act’: Junk food advertising bill tabled

‘We need to act’: Junk food advertising bill tabled

Proposed new laws would stop unhealthy food from being advertised from 6.00 am – 9.30 pm to help protect children.


RACGP backs proposed crackdown on harmful marketing

RACGP backs proposed crackdown on harmful marketing

The college is supporting a push from crossbench MPs for stronger regulation on advertising for gambling, junk food, alcohol, and fossil fuels.


New treatments found to induce peanut allergy remission in children

New treatments found to induce peanut allergy remission in children

Australian researchers have discovered two treatments that are highly effective at inducing remission and improving quality of life.


RACGP encourages members to support Foodbank Christmas Appeal

RACGP encourages members to support Foodbank Christmas Appeal

A Melbourne GP has offered to match members’ donations, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000.


Could directly providing food to patients help support weight loss?

Could directly providing food to patients help support weight loss?

Research suggests it can have overall health benefits. But a GP expert says dietary intervention alone may not be enough for some.


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