Health news – Page 91
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NewsDiageo to put 'per serving' calorie content on its alcohol
The company said it believed existing lack of information led to “confusion” among consumers who wanted to know more
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NewsTax sugary drinks now, demands professor
The professor leading the Responsibility Deal’s food network has warned the government “cannot afford” to ignore the case for a tax on sugary drinks
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging plans flawed by security loophole
Key tools in the fight against illicit tobacco will become illegal because plain packaging regulations will forcibly remove them from packs
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NewsTobacco giants to take legal action as MPs vote in favour of plain packs
Tobacco companies to take legal action against the government after MPs ratify plain packaging plans
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NewsIan Paisley claims plain packaging would ban tobacco security features, aid illicit trade
Paisley said the regulations for plain packaging would forcibly remove Codentify from current packs
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NewsAction on Sugar slams WHO sugar report
Campaigners angry at WHO’s science behind recommendation for low sugar intake is considered “conditional” and not backed by strong evidence
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NewsHealth minister allegedly admits exercise not key to fighting obesity
Eating and drinking less, rather than exercising more, is the key to tackling obesity, public health minister Jane Ellison has told MPs
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NewsBerry growers launch new campaign to push weightloss benefits
Campaign follows a four-month research trial conducted by Loughborough University
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NewsNutrifiz to launch fizzy wheatgrass supplement for kids
Nutrifiz is set to launch what it claims is the world’s first effervescent wheatgrass-based food supplement for children.
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NewsFruit juice given clean bill of health for 5 a day by experts
Members of an expert panel have told the DH to reject calls for fruit juice to be excluded from its official 5 a day logo…
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NewsProposal to make proxy tobacco purchase illegal welcomed by retailers
Regulations would put responsibility on purchasing adults rather than retailers, would include e-cigs
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NewsSugar totals in energy drinks labelled "disgraceful"
Research by Action on Sugar showed that out of a total of 197 energy drinks surveyed, 78% would receive a red label for sugars per serving
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News"Demonisation" of sugar having real impact on consumer
Over a quarter (27%) said they have checked food labels for sugar content more often than they did 12 months ago
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NewsSugar total added up by mySupermarket.co.uk
Change4Life has joined forces with mySupermarket.co.uk for the Sugar Swap campaign…
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NewsRed cabbage sales boosted nearly 50% by healthy shoppers
A surge in demand has seen red cabbage sales jump by almost 50%…
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NewsFood product recall levels down 43% since before Horsegate
The number of food product recalls in the UK has plummeted by nearly half since before the horsemeat scandal…
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NewsPasta and spuds to the fore as DH model cuts sugar... and fat
A new Eatwell plate developed by the DH has proposed consumers should bulk up diets with pasta, potatoes and bread…
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NewsBeetroot juice shown to lower risk of heart disease
Those consuming beetroot juice experienced an improvement of around 20% in blood vessel dilation capacity
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NewsNuts found in cumin products as FSA launches urgent inquiry
Substitutions come as a result of poor cumin crop and subsequent price rise, with substitutions posing serious risk to nut allergy sufferers
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NewsHealthier food positioned for sharp growth, survey claims
Britons are most willing to pay a premium price for products that are “all natural”, “gluten free” or “organic”, according to research