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2026 Active Australia Innovation Challenge grant recipients
Obesity inequalities in England have widened since COVID-19 – with steepest increases in new cases in young adults
Urine drug test may boost adherence to blood pressure medications
The new Vegemite Kids has 50% less salt. No, that’s not ‘un-Australian’
The kombucha paradox: measurable effects, uncertain wellbeing benefits
AI may unlock early disease clues hidden in routine eye exams
Footballer Christian Eriksen’s ICD kept his heart beating after he collapsed on the pitch – here’s how these devices work
Almost one in 10 people in high-risk groups may have had a hidden heart attack, study suggests
Doing puzzles and joining clubs could help you age well: new research
New obesity medicines recommended to reduce heart disease risk in new clinical consensus statement
Health bodies unite to expose big tobacco’s push for tax cuts that would reverse 25 years of progress
AI Detects Heart Disease Using DEXA Bone Scans
Concerns Over Senate Tobacco Meeting
Heart Foundation Tackles Misinformation About Seed Oils
Derek Chew appointed to lead Heart Foundations next chapter
Can’t get your HRT patches? What to do and what to avoid
Higher Heart Age Prevalence
How unhealthy ultra-processed foods are designed and marketed to make us crave them
Ultra-processed foods damage your focus even if you eat healthy
Ultra-processed foods damage your focus even if you eat healthy
Will retatrutide help me lose weight or look ‘shredded’?
Single-pill Blood Pressure Treatments Added To PBS
Simpler treatment, better outcomes — PBS reforms a critical step forward to improve blood pressure control in Australia
Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? 2 dietitians explain
University academics among newly announced NIHR Senior Investigators
Survey to test whether Springfield was built for walking or just planned that way
Close Gap Day
NZ imports of unhealthy ultra-processed foods have risen sharply since 1990 – new study
Stroke Foundation reaffirms commitment to health equity this Close the Gap Day
Recent infection doubles the risk of childhood stroke
Which nut butter is healthiest – peanut, almond or cashew?
Heart Health For Women In Spotlight
COVID vaccination: we now may know why some people developed blood clots
Why your gut microbiome and heart are closer than you think
30 Years Of Heart Foundation Walking
Heart Foundation joins forces with ‘No Money, No Time’ to improve Australians’ nutrition-related heart health
Cardiac rehabilitation in focus this REDFEB at Joondalup Health Campus
AusBiotech and Medicines Australia expand Women in Life Sciences partnership
How blast waves can damage the brain without a head injury
Keeping Your Heart Healthy This Valentine’s Day
Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
Stroke Foundation and Heart Foundation unite to tackle high blood pressure
Nuts: Everyday Superfood For Heart Health
Health Leaders Join Forces To Tackle Silent Killer
Ending duty-free tobacco sales would be good for health – and health budgets
Stay Heart Safe During Heatwave
What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?
Moving house? 3 surprising ways your new neighbourhood can affect health and happiness