How canny marketing and strong supply links gave the world a taste for Scotch whisky
Scotch whisky exports grew from £4.51 billion in 2021 to more than £6 billion in 2022, while separate government figures...
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The illusion and implications of ‘just following the science’ COVID-19 messaging
In a recent special issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), commentators demanded accountability for Canada’s COVID-19 response in the...
The nuclear arms race’s legacy at home: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy
Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” has focused new attention on the legacies of the Manhattan Project – the World War II...
When Christmas comes so do the kilos. New research tracks Australians’ yo-yo weight gain
As we revel in much-cherished festive occasions and weekly get-togethers, Australians are unwittingly bearing an increasingly heavy cost – an...
Homelessness in England has reached record levels – here’s why, and how to fix it
Record numbers of people are living in temporary accommodation in England, according to the UK government’s latest reported figures. Statistics...
A drink each day or just on the weekends? Here’s why alcohol-free days are important
In recent years, drinkers have become more aware of the health dangers of drinking alcohol, from disease to risky behaviour...
Inquiry must assess how Canada’s fragmented COVID-19 response lost the public’s trust
Over the course of the pandemic, more than 53,000 Canadians died and nearly five million contracted COVID-19. While Canada had...
Fixing the global childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices the easier choices – and that requires new laws and policies
The global childhood obesity epidemic has exploded. Over the past four decades, the world has witnessed a tenfold increase in...
Aperol spritz: the sparkling connotations of one of the world’s most beloved cocktails
Its orange, sparkling and bitter hues remind some of an Italian sunset in a glass. Aperol spritz, the cocktail that...
It’s not just tax. How PwC, KPMG and other consultants risk influencing public health too
Concerns about the use of private consultancy firms advising government – such as PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY – has...
