Health news – Page 84
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NewsPregnant women told not to stop eating spuds despite BMJ study
Evidence in study too weak to warrant change in diets, said British Nutrition Foundation
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NewsNew crispbread has half the carbs of rivals, say Atkins
But the product’s fat and protein is higher than Ryvita’s…
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NewsRevised drinking guidelines attacked as 'anti-alcohol' policy
The new guidance puts the UK at odds with the rest of Europe, industry says
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NewsNew food nutrition sensor can scan for fat and sugar levels
A new pocket-sized sensor promises to provide a detailed report of the nutritional value of food
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NewsObesity forum urges reformulation leeway
The food and drink industry should be given a “window of opportunity” according to a leading health body
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NewsNew alcohol guidelines say men should drink same amount as women
The review, led by Dame Sally Davies, also warns that drinking any level of alcohol raises the risk of a range of cancers
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NewsAB InBev to display calorie info on all UK packs
The new labelling will start rolling out on brands such as Stella and Budweiser later this year
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NewsSugar Smart cube-counting app launched by Public Health England
The app is being backed by retailers including Asda, Tesco and Morrisons
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NewsEU court ruling boosts chances of plain tobacco packs
EU advocate general deals tobacco manufacturers a blow over plain packs
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NewsAntibiotic fears raised as resistant bacteria found in UK
The resistance gene was found in pigs on three farms across the UK
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NewsMinimum Unit Pricing in Scotland 'would breach EU law'
European court rules against minimum unit pricing but Scottish government could still push ahead
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NewsSugar reduction needs to be an incremental journey
While no one is going to disagree about the need to reduce levels of sugar in our diets
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NewsP&H, Heinz, Ginsters work with RVS on healthy eating hubs
RVS works with suppliers and wholesalers to develop healthier hospital shops and cafes
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NewsChildhood obesity rates for boys return to peak levels
Childhood obesity rates return to 2004 peak levels
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NewsAduna claims first with EFSA-approved Super-Cacao powder
Aduna is launching what it says is the first cacao powder to carry an EFSA-approved health claim
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NewsTreasury Wine Estates promises calorie info on all brands
The information will be provided online, with dedicated web addresses on bottle lables…
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NewsHigh Court to rule on plain packaging for tobacco in new year
Tobacco giants take plain packs bid to High Court this week
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NewsMandatory sugar cuts of up to 50% loom in new year
The food & drink industry faces a mandatory programme to cut sugar by up to 50%
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NewsSugar tax proposal: industry reactions
Leading industry figures react to the House of Commons’ health committee report on childhood obesity
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NewsTax of 20% on sugary soft drinks urged by MPs
Commons health committee backs calls for sugar tax on soft drinks