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Meat alternatives might not be so healthy

Meat alternatives might not be so healthy

New research shows most plant-based meat alternatives are high in sugar and low in fortified micronutrients.


Misrepresentation of self-reported drinking and genetic studies

Misrepresentation of self-reported drinking and genetic studies

New research investigates whether misreporting and changes in behaviour can prejudice the results of genetic studies on alcohol consumption.


Controversial study puts red meat back on the table

Controversial study puts red meat back on the table

A new study recommends continuation of current consumption of both processed and unprocessed red meat, but it has drawn strong criticism from experts.


New dietary advice causes rethink of dairy, eggs, meat

New dietary advice causes rethink of dairy, eggs, meat

Full-fat dairy and eggs are back on the table, but Australians have been urged to rethink their red-meat intake.


Increased meat consumption associated with early death

Increased meat consumption associated with early death

Bad news for carnivores, as new research further strengthens the association between a shortened life span and consumption of red meat.


Australians consuming less alcohol, but millions drink to get drunk

Australians consuming less alcohol, but millions drink to get drunk

New data on Australia’s drinking habits shows lack of clarity on what constitutes ‘responsible drinking’.


Does a low-meat diet improve health outcomes?

Does a low-meat diet improve health outcomes?

Following vegan protests across Australia, one GP examines the evidence and reflects on whether people should eat less meat.


Australia is drying up: Alcohol consumption at lowest levels since the ’60s

Australia is drying up: Alcohol consumption at lowest levels since the ’60s

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Australia’s average rate of alcohol consumption is at its lowest since 1961–62.


Children at forefront of falling sugar consumption

Children at forefront of falling sugar consumption

Australia’s reduction in overall sugar consumption is being led by children’s lower intake of added sugars, according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


Fighting excess sugar consumption in Cape York

Fighting excess sugar consumption in Cape York

Excessive sugar consumption is a major health problem in many remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout Australia.


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