A drink each day or just on the weekends? Here’s why alcohol-free days are important
In recent years, drinkers have become more aware of the health dangers of drinking alcohol, from disease to risky behaviour...
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Inquiry must assess how Canada’s fragmented COVID-19 response lost the public’s trust
Over the course of the pandemic, more than 53,000 Canadians died and nearly five million contracted COVID-19. While Canada had...
Fixing the global childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices the easier choices – and that requires new laws and policies
The global childhood obesity epidemic has exploded. Over the past four decades, the world has witnessed a tenfold increase in...
Aperol spritz: the sparkling connotations of one of the world’s most beloved cocktails
Its orange, sparkling and bitter hues remind some of an Italian sunset in a glass. Aperol spritz, the cocktail that...
It’s not just tax. How PwC, KPMG and other consultants risk influencing public health too
Concerns about the use of private consultancy firms advising government – such as PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY – has...
Food safety policy neglects informal markets in developing countries – 3 ways this can change
The food industry in many low- and middle-income countries is dominated by the informal sector. Numerous micro and small businesses,...
Half of all South Africans are overweight or obese. Warning labels on unhealthy foods help change that
South Africa’s national health department recently invited public comment on regulations for warning labels on food packaging. The regulations specify...
Our perception of wine has more to do with its commercial history than we think
Consumers tend to think of wine as a product of culture and authenticity. Because of this, they see it as...
Male fertility crisis – what environmental contaminants have got to do with it
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently reported that around one in six couples globally are affected by infertility. For many...
Malnutrition in South Africa: how one community wants resources to be spent
South Africa has persistently high rates of hunger and malnutrition among mothers and children. More than a quarter – 27%...
