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Most high-income countries ban direct advertising of prescription drugs – why does NZ still allow it?

New Zealand and the United States are the only high-income countries to allow unrestricted direct-to-consumer advertising of branded medicines, including…

2 months ago

The government is under pressure to ban gambling ads. History shows half-measures don’t work

The federal government is due to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling. Last year the inquiry, led by…

2 months ago

Does the AFL ban on skinfold testing avoid fat shaming – or has footy ‘gone soft’?

There was, perhaps unsurprising, outcry from some sections of the sports media when it was revealed the AFL was removing…

5 months ago

Why ban ham from school canteens? And what are some healthier alternatives for teenagers’ lunches?

  Western Australia has introduced a limit on ham in class canteens. Parents are reportedly confused and frustrated. So what…

7 months ago

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