New research from The George Institute for Global Health shows some of Australia's most popular fast food chains are serving up almost all an average person's daily energy needs in a single meal.

Eating fast food once in a while won’t hurt you, but too much of it can cause serious problems. Most fast food contains too many calories, salt and artery-clogging cholesterol to eat every day, or even once a week.

The immune system reacts similarly to a high fat and calorie diet as to a bacterial infection, a new study shows.

Consumption of takeaway and fast food continues to increase in Western societies and is particularly widespread among adolescents. Since food is known to play an important role in both the development and prevention of many diseases, there is no doubt that the observed changes in dietary patterns affect the quality of the diet as well as public health.

Tempted to reach for the food delivery app to get your favourite fast food fix during lockdown? New research from The George Institute for Global Health shows some popular fast food chains are serving up almost all your daily energy needs in a single meal.

While an occasional night of fast food won’t hurt, a habit of eating out could be doing a number on your health. Read on to learn the effects of fast food on your body.

People who live within 500 metres of one or more fast food outlets are more likely to end up with heart disease, according to a new study. Proximity to fast food outlets has been linked to the development of heart disease in a research paper published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology on Wednesday.

Fast food sold in Australia is just as unhealthy despite the introduction of mandatory menu labelling, according to new analysis. A study by Cancer Council NSW and The George Institute for Global Health found the kilojoule content of foods sold at the top five food chains - Hungry Jacks's, KFC, McDonalds, Oporto and Red Rooster - has not changed since 2009.