Rapid increases in food prices due to inflation mean many Canadians may be making different food choices. Here are the possible short- and long-term effects of that, and some ways to save money.
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The government intervening to ensure food safety will increase awareness among producers and consumers.
With a COVID-19 outbreak in the White House, people are watching the health of President Trump and many others. A doctor explains the possible course for this unpredictable disease.
The watchdog has voiced concerns over the proposed US$2.1 billion merger, from which both users and Australian health services could lose out.
Drop, suspend, downgrade or keep? Many people are feeling the pinch and wondering if private heath insurance is worth keeping during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what to consider.
As the boomers age, many will have medication issues. That can be compounded by the number of drugs they take, both prescription and over-the-counter.
If you’ve read the headlines about poor standards in Australia’s nursing homes, it’s only natural to be concerned about your own family or friends in residential aged care.
Many educators receive little or no training in how to spot brain injuries resulting from a concussion. There are ways to improve collaboration.
Most men, women and children in Canada exceed the tolerable upper limits of salt for their bodies. Consumers need to understand how much salt is too much – to avoid hypertension and heart disease.
France recently adopted NutriScore, a series of simple colour codes that will allow consumers to easily identify the healthiest foods. But some of the biggest food conglomerates are fighting back.
Around a quarter of people with private health insurance still choose to use the public system. Why?
Burns are one of the most common injuries, affecting as many as 200,000 Australians each year.
The private health insurance is complicated and difficult to navigate. Here’s what we need to do to better protect consumers.
All Australian residents have access to Medicare, so why do half the population also decide to take out private health insurance?
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Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney, University of Sydney
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Professor, Public Health, Victoria University, Victoria University
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PhD Candidate, Australian Catholic University
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Australian Research Council Future Fellow, The University of Queensland
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Research Fellow, Tegemeo Institute, Egerton University
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Professeur Emérite de Nutrition Université Sorbonne Paris Nord (Paris 13) - Praticien Hospitalier Département de Santé Publique, Hôpital Avicenne (AP-HP), Equipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Nutritionnelle, U1153 Inserm,Inra,Cnam, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord
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Maitre de Conférence Université Paris 13, Praticien Hospitalier, Hôpital Avicenne (AP-HP), Equipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Nutritionnelle, U1153 Inserm,Inra,Cnam, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Florida
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PhD Candidate in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph
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Professor, School Psychology, University of Dayton
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Associate Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Virginia
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Professor, Director of the Community Health, Environment, and Wellness Lab, University of Windsor
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PhD Candidate, Department of Kinesiology; Epidemiogist at Henry Ford Health, University of Windsor
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Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice and Primary Care, The University of Melbourne
