Introduction by Croakey: As the nation’s supermarket shelves were stripped of toilet paper in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, longstanding concerns about the high prices of food and... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: Ultra-processed foods and drinks are harmful for human and environmental health in many ways, but a convergence of powerful interests globally means sales are boomin... Read more
Recent research on the strategies and insights of global health activists in making change happen in population health and primary health care, as profiled in Croakey, included contributions... Read more
With COVID-19 devastating lives and livelihoods around the globe, health experts are looking for lessons for a better, more equitable tomorrow, where food and job security, people-focused ur... Read more
‘Good food for all, how do we get there?’ was the topic this week at the second of five webinar events being hosted by VicHealth in its Life and Health Re-imagined series, which... Read more
In her latest edition of The Health Wrap, Dr Lesley Russell reports on growing concerns around food insecurity, the wide-ranging health impacts of racism, and calls to address the moral dete... Read more
VicHealth is putting the spotlight on food security and healthy food systems this week as part of its Life and Health ReImagined initiative. Join the webinar discussions from 2pm AEST on Thu... Read more
Michael Moore and Alexandra Jones write: The failure of governments to address nutrition in any concerted way has been frustrating for public health professionals. Despite growing concerns o... Read more
Much is made of the Mediterranean diet’s health benefits, and any wellness-seeker worth their Himalayan rock salt can rattle off a short list of its major ingredients – unprocess... Read more
Marie McInerney writes: Australian chef and food guru Maggie Beer is determined that food can and must be a pleasure to the very end of life – from the meals served in aged care homes and ho... Read more
