Sugar
A bittersweet history
Sugar has a bitter history of slavery and exploitation, but University of Melbourne researchers say it's also transformed politics and our modern-day diet.
Increased cancer risk from fizzy drinks - no matter what size you are
New research from the University of Melbourne and the Cancer Council Victoria finds people who regularly drink sugary soft drinks are more at risk of cancer.
It’s time to drop the sugar coating
The obesity epidemic in Australia is creating a host of health problems. University of Melbourne experts say major factor behind it is our addiction to sugar.
How the obesity debate is artificially sweetened
The soft drink industry is shifting attention from a healthy diet to an active lifestyle with an emphasis on energy balance, says University of Melbourne expert