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WHO recognizes four countries with life-saving trans fat elimination policies
More people are trying medicinal cannabis for chronic pain. But does it work?
The role of carbon dioxide in airborne disease transmission: a hidden key to safer indoor spaces
Massive cuts to Health and Human Services’ workforce signal a dramatic shift in US health policy
Indigenous-led quit smoking program upscales nationally to help close the gap
Tobacco excise revenue has tanked amid a booming black market. That’s a diabolical problem for the government
New Milestone as Sweden Enshrines Policy That Can Turn World Smoke-Free
5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive − and research is hobbled by lack of data
Is sports participation a protective factor against vaping for young people? 
Alcohol and gambling firms donate to political parties multiple times. And new rules won’t stop them
Urgent action needed to tackle ‘silent health crisis’ of rising temperatures
QUT Community Recognised With National Honours
AMA Salutes Doctors Honoured On Australia Day
Consequences Of Covid Linger Five Years On
Princess of Wales ‘in remission’ from cancer – but what does that mean?
hMPV may be spreading in China. Here’s what to know about this virus – and why it’s not cause for alarm
Allies of tobacco industry exposed – Dirty Ashtray and Exploding Vape Awards
The rise of nicotine pouches amongst young Australians: “You’re sort of just giving yourself the same thing that’s keeping you addicted” 
Allies of tobacco industry exposed – Dirty Ashtray and Exploding Vape Awards
Scientists develop test to better track whooping cough strains amid national outbreak
‘Perfect storm’ of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic
Supplemental Medicare Benefits Still Leave Dental, Vision, and Hearing Care Out of Reach for Many
$3.7 million boost to support health and medical research translation
Partial ban on online gambling ads would fail to protect Australians from addiction
How a Legal Loophole Allows Unsafe Ingredients in U.S. Foods
Heavy drinking in NZ is dropping – but not fast enough to stop the brutal legacy of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
The unsung heroes of Australia’s HIV and AIDS crisis: new book
From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: with diabetes on the rise, we can’t afford to ignore the evidence any longer
Australian Red Cross Announces New Lifeblood Chair
Spending too much time on social media and doomscrolling? The problem might be FOMO
Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for your health, whatever you might have heard
Australian supermarkets failing to improve our diets, scorecard shows
NSW Health consults with staff on updating COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Food For Thought: Diet’s Surprising Role In Asthma
Government’s Te Aka Whai Ora urgency move a travesty of democracy
Trust in Doctors, Not Public Officials, Boosts COVID-19 Vaccination
Tobacco bill before Senate – “a symphony of law reform”
Big tobacco & social media called out undermining vaping control
New disease surveillance tool to transform public health responses
Our response to Australia’s National Health and Climate Strategy
Sugary drinks tax could prevent decay and increase health equity: study
WHO recommends stronger policies to protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing
Ita Buttrose AC, OBE Appointed as Patron of Australia’s Longest Running HIV Charity
Real-world evidence highlights the urgent need to act on the growing global burden of chronic kidney disease
RACGP calls for action on Big Alcohol
Busting Myths on Alcohol Pricing
WHO and tobacco control partners urge countries not to partner or work with the tobacco industry
No, vapes aren’t 95% less harmful than cigarettes. Here’s how this decade-old myth took off

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