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Stigma, inaction and cost — will South Africa treat obesity with lessons learnt from HIV?

South Africa

Stigma, inaction and cost — will South Africa treat obesity with lessons learnt from HIV?

By Nomathemba Chandiwana and Francois Venter

Profit versus health: 4 ways big global industries make people sick

Maverick Citizen

Profit versus health: 4 ways big global industries make people sick

By Teurai Rwafa

Health department says draft legislation to regulate unhealthy food packaging expected soon

Maverick Citizen

Health department says draft legislation to regulate unhealthy food packaging expected soon

By Laura López González

Karoo dust, diet and diabetes – why ‘lifestyle disease’ is an unfair label

South Africa

Karoo dust, diet and diabetes – why ‘lifestyle disease’ is an unfair label

By Bridget McNulty

The deep dive that exposed the giant ‘lie’ behind ultra-processed foods

South Africa

The deep dive that exposed the giant ‘lie’ behind ultra-processed foods

By Adèle Sulcas

Five reasons South Africa isn’t ready for health claims on food labels

Magazine

Five reasons South Africa isn’t ready for health claims on food labels

By Melvi Todd