Soft drink manufacturers in Australia, including Coca-Cola and Pepsi, have pledged to reduce the amount of sugar in their beverages by 2025. The move aims to tackle obesity from a corporate side and is likely to be welcomed by health-conscious Aussies looking to minimise their sugar intake.

A report, published on the nutritional value of food and beverage products in Australia, has found that almost half of them could be considered junk food. With obesity having been deemed a national health crisis, it is now a necessity for nutritional information to be easily digested.

In a bid to combat obesity, a proposed law in the UK could require dining establishments to list calorie counts on their menus. But what impact can this regulation really have on eating habits? And how can restaurants navigate consumer interest in nutritional info with the cost it may bring?

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?