We don’t trust Dr Google’s health advice any more than a used car salesman’s, so why do so many of us continue to consult it? Information overload leads to increased anxiety, and an Australian poll has revealed that worries caused by frantic online searches are burdening the healthcare system.

Aussies, it would appear, are not big fans of private healthcare. In 2017, the Australian Private Healthcare Ombudsman received a record number of complaints about private medical companies, with healthcare provider Medibank being disproportionately singled out.

From parents who refuse to vaccinate their kids for fear of any side effects to the endemic abuse of pharmaceuticals, many Australians make bad medical decisions in spite of established advice. How can healthcare providers and brands help them make more informed choices about their wellbeing?

Amid growing health concerns, many Australians are cutting back on sugar, with 24% of them following a diet that restricts their intake. How are they satisfying their craving for a sweet sensation without resorting to artificial alternatives like aspartame that are often regarded with suspicion?