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A new Quit campaign highlighting the risks of vaping is being launched today alongside new research by Cancer Council Victoria’s Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer. 
Media release
5 min read
26 May 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/first-its-kind-quit-campaign-and-online-hub-urge-victorians-see
With more than two in three Australian adults and one in four children above a healthy weight*, researchers say food availability, affordability and marketing can contribute to bad choices. Excess...
Media release
4 min read
13 Oct 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/commercial-factors-driving-unhealthy-diets
VicHealth welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of new legislation to reduce harm from tobacco and e-cigarettes and protect Australians from the predatory tactics of Big...
Media release
2 min read
30 Nov 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-resources/media-releases/australia-once-again-world-leader-tobacco-control
When it comes to alcohol, over half of Australians are unaware of what a standard drink is, and many don't know the recommended amount to consume to remain at low risk of alcohol injury and...
Article
5 min read
1 Sep 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/what-standard-drink-size
Supporting Victorians to access fresh food more cheaply Author: VicHealth works with health promotion experts to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and...
Article
3 min read
16 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/healthy-food-without-breaking-budget
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...
Article
3 min read
15 Feb 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/healthy-eating-tips-vichealth-ceo-dr-sandro-demaio
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...
Article
6 min read
19 May 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-improve-your-gut-health
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...
Article
5 min read
8 Oct 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-keep-new-years-resolutions
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...
Article
4 min read
14 Apr 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/which-foods-help-make-you-happy
Many people who smoke are unaware of the various ways in which their tobacco products are modified to make the harsh smoke easier to inhale, according to new research released today by Quit...
Media release
3 min read
28 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/smokers-remain-dark-about-tobacco-industry
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