All Health articles – Page 134
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NewsFoodSwitch app launched to 'expose hidden dangers of food'
Food campaigners today launched the latest weapon in what they claimed was the battle to expose the “hidden” dangers of foods high in fat, salt and sugar, in the form of a new supermarket traffic light smartphone app.
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NewsTesco food education scheme draws sharp criticism in Scotland
Tesco’s plans to educate primary school children on obesity has provoked a rebellion among some food experts in Scotland, who have urged ministers north of the border to reject the idea.
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Comment & OpinionNutrition debates should not rely on science alone
In 1902, the US government’s top food chemist was granted funding to investigate the effects of chemical food additives…
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NewsAre cracks forming within the 'nutty' anti-sugar brigade?
The scientist leading the campaign for a big cut in sugar intake has admitted it had resulted in “hysterical” headlines…
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NewsBelow-cost booze ban not fit for purpose, warns FWD
A ban on ‘below-cost’ sales of alcohol has been labelled “not fit for purpose” by alcohol wholesalers.
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NewsBelow-cost alcohol rules take aim at super-discounting
A 440ml can of 4% ABV beer will cost no less than 41p, under new rules aiming to crack down on below-cost selling of alcohol.
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NewsGet tough on sugary drinks and alcohol to fight cancer: WHO
Sugary drinks and alcohol should be hit with taxation and advertising bans similar to those on tobacco products, a World Health Organisation report has said.
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Comment & OpinionStitch up? Not so much
The Daily Mail has revealed ‘secret stitch up’ meetings between ministers and the food industry. But is the reality as sinister as it sounds?
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Comment & Opinion
Flexibility and the ASA
Less attention has been given to one aspect of the ASA’s ruling on Lucozade that permits some welcome flexibility…
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NewsPLj Lime joins Tesco healthy drinks range
Tesco is continuing to ramp up its healthier soft drinks offer as it becomes the first mult to stock PLj Lime Juice…
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NewsTougher rules on e-cigarettes 'could put off quitters'
A group of leading scientists has warned the EU that tougher controls on e-cigs could deter smokers trying to quit…
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NewsTesco takes on childhood obesity with Eat Happy campaign
Tesco this week issued a “call to arms” to the industry over kids living on a diet of burgers, sweets and snacks…
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NewsE-cigarettes face under-18 sales ban
The government is set to ban the selling of electronic cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18 amid concerns that children are taking up e-cigs and being drawn into smoking.
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Comment & OpinionDispatches doesn't let facts about sugar obscure a good story
Stop with all the sugar bashing! It’s making me eat the stuff!…
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Comment & OpinionCutting sugar won't solve obesity crisis alone
The “demonisation” of sugar as the cause of the obesity epidemic leaves a bitter taste…
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Comment & OpinionSugar hysteria is feeding new food fads
Here we go again – another bout of hysteria sweeps the media…
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Category ReportAdded sugar must be cut, kids yoghurt brands told
Fizzy drinks, cereals and confectionery are obvious whipping boys for the health lobby. But yoghurts, particularly aimed at babies and kids, are also under fire from health campaigners. You can understand why when you look at the sugar content of many kids yoghurts - low-fat and salt products that otherwise ...
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Comment & OpinionThere's more to the obesity crisis than sugar
In the past fortnight, sugar has been singled out as a lead cause of the obesity epidemic in the UK…
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NewsCarbohydrates-probe scientists hit back at Dispatches
Leading scientists’ role in a pivotal government inquiry on carbohydrates was questioned this week…
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Comment & OpinionNew sugar campaign spices up food politics
Sugar has long been a hot political issue. Action on Sugar, launched last week, was about its impact on public health…