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Tobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in Victoria. It costs 4000 lives and $5 billion each and every year. World-leading innovation – led by VicHealth...

This article was originally published in the Sunday Herald Sun on January 15, 2023. Authored by Dr Sandro Demaio   In early December 2022, a 12 year old boy called a Victorian health...

Evidence shows a link between our income and happiness to a certain point, but what truly makes us happy? Any coronavirus information mentioned is accurate at the time this article...

What to eat while you stay at home Author: VicHealth, a Victorian Government Agency that works with experts, evidence and research in health promotion. Any coronavirus information mentioned is...

We’re becoming increasingly aware of the role our gut plays on our overall health. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming to know what’s true or false. So how do we improve...

How to make and keep your New Year’s resolutions heading into 2023. Author: VicHealth works with health promotion experts to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and...

There is a relationship between what you eat, your gut, and your mental health and wellbeing. So how exactly does food affect your mood and how can you feed your happiness? The gut is now known as...

Using nicotine during this critical period of brain development can cause problems in the short and long-term. These problems can include issues with attention, concentration, learning, memory, impulse control, emotional regulation and mood.