Health news – Page 109
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NewsCo-op study blasts unhealthy lifestyles of TV soap characters
Characters in the UK’s biggest soap operas are setting a bad example with high levels of unhealthy eating and alcohol consumption, a new study by the Co-operative Group has revealed.
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NewsGovernment researchers find 'little evidence' Responsibility Deal is working
Researchers brought in by the government to study the effectiveness of its Responsibility Deal with the food and drink industry have found there…
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NewsTobacco companies welcome Queen's silence on plain packs
The omission of plain packs legislation for tobacco in this week’s Queen’s speech was welcomed by tobacco companies…
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NewsQueen’s speech sidesteps minimum pricing and plain packs
As expected, the Queen’s speech avoided any mention of legislation on minimum alcohol pricing or plain packs for tobacco.
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NewsWheyhey protein-enriched ice cream makes comeback
Protein-enriched ice-cream brand Wheyhey is back in business…
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NewsEating fish rich in omega-3 can add two years to lifespan
Eating oily fish rich in omega-3 – such as salmon or mackerel – could add up to two years to a person’s life, a new report has suggested.
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NewsAloe vera is rising health drinks star
Watch out coconut water – aloe vera-based drinks are being tipped as the next hot property in healthy drinks…
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NewsJTI hits out at talk of plain tobacco packaging for Scotland
Japan International Tobacco has slammed press reports claiming that the Scottish government is set to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products.
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NewsSat fat in food must be cut by 100,000 tonnes, says DH
The government has set out plans to cut more than 100,000 tonnes of saturated fats from food products…
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NewsPlan for red traffic light on ready meals shocks industry
Thousands of products that currently display an amber traffic light label for salt could soon have to switch to red…
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NewsE-Lites becomes first ‘smoking’ brand to sponsor motorsport since 2005
Electronic cigarette brand E-Lites claims to have become the first smoking-related product to sponsor motorsports since tobacco tie-ups were banned.
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NewsSainsbury’s Pharmacy trials healthy living service at 30 stores
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new service at 30 of its pharmacy stores to offer customers advice on early detection and prevention of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, as well as encouraging weight loss.
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NewsAppy unveils kids drinks sweetened with stevia
Appy Food & Drink will unveil the first stevia-based drink to target children at next week’s IFE show…
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NewsGovernment to ditch plans for minimum unit pricing on alcohol
The government is widely expected to drop its plans for minimum pricing of alcohol in England and Wales.
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NewsTesco and The Co-op group sign up for Defra health drive
Encouraging consumers to eat less is the latest plan hatched by the government…
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NewsWeetabix adds a 'with' in Chocolate rebrand
Weetabix Chocolate is being renamed as the brand looks to boost its health credentials…
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NewsJerky Group switches to UK sourcing on Wild West beef jerky range
The Jerky Group is opening its first UK processing plant and switching from using South American to British meat for its j…
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NewsHolland & Barrett offers low-price whey protein tubs
Holland & Barrett has launched a range of small whey protein tubs priced £9.99…
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NewsSoft drink big players urge voluntary action to cut calories
Soft drink giants are calling on smaller companies to voluntarily slash calories from their products – before they are for…
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NewsProcessed meat linked to heart disease in pan-European study
High consumption of processed meat is likely to increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and early death, a study of nearly half a million people has suggested.