Ultraprocessed food addiction in older adults: Key findings
Researchers warn that ultraprocessed food has left a lasting imprint on older Americans, especially women, linking addictive eating…
Second-hand smoke causes major health burden for children worldwide
Children lose 8.45 million days of healthy life each year globally due to second hand smoke, according to…
Health minister concedes tobacco black market has ‘exploded’
Health Minister Mark Butler has conceded the tobacco black market has “exploded” into the biggest threat to public…
UCLA study links morning sickness to immune system changes in early pregnancy
UCLA researchers have uncovered a link between “morning sickness” symptoms and the body’s natural, but complex, inflammatory response…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…
Police allege illegal tobacco mastermind dodged $30 million in taxes, fuelled crime in Victoria
Police say they have arrested a major player in Victoria’s illegal tobacco market after raids across various Melbourne…
What are the benefits of chewing gum beyond oral health?
Chewing gum may be more than a sweet habit. It may boost endurance in athletes and help patients…
International ATM giant NCR Atleos begins removing machines from tobacco stores after ABC investigation
Giant international ATM supplier NCR Atleos will remove more than 50 machines from tobacco stores across Australia after…
OU researchers explore how cannabis use affects recovery after head and neck cancer surgery
University of Oklahoma researchers are conducting a first-of-its-kind study to determine whether cannabis use affects recovery from the…
Illegal tobacco products worth $70,000 seized from stores across SA’s Riverland
South Australia’s illicit tobacco task force is continuing to see “larger volumes of product” seized in regional areas.…
Illegal tobacco is a deadly $10 billion industry wiping out legitimate businesses
Australia’s illegal tobacco problem has made the proverbial transition from tragedy to farce. Illicit, excise-evading cigarettes now comprise…
Vaping may be reversing decades of progress against youth smoking
Despite decades of progress, vaping has reignited teen smoking risk, putting today’s e-cigarette users back where youth started…