The Heart Foundation and the Australian Local Government Women’s Association have announced that nominations are open for the Go Red for Women Leadership Award, to recognise a female leader in local government.

The Heart Foundation advocates for mandatory nutrition labelling on menus at a Fast Food Forum in Sydney today.

Saturated fat is the unhealthy fat that clogs our arteries. Australians eat too much saturated fat, but reducing it is a lot easier than you think. Find out about the foods that contain saturated fat and read 5 simple steps for cutting back.

The conference will host leading international and Australian presenters to showcase key clinical, research and public health issues perspectives on cardiovascular disease. Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, general practitioners, nurses, cardiac technicians, public health professionals, policy makers, researchers, dietitians, nutritionists, and other allied health professionals should not miss this opportunity!