Health news – Page 74
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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
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NewsSoft drinks category 'taking lead' on sugar reduction
Embattled soft drinks makers this week released new figures showing they are leading the way on efforts to reduce sugar
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NewsTax meat to tackle climate change, UK government told
Influential think-tank Chatham House says a more interventionist approach is needed to curb consumer appetite for meat
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NewsBrands 'seen as healthier than discounter own label'
Brands have opportunity to boost sales by ramping up health credentials
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NewsBacon and sausage sales 10% down after WHO cancer link
The World Health Organization’s report linking processed meat to cancer has wiped an estimated £3m off sales
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NewsWWF partners with Sodexo to launch 'sustainable' school meals
Plant-based foods make up at least two thirds of each meal
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NewsFree-from food claim guidelines issued by BRC and FDF
New guidance has been rolled out for food manufacturers, retailers and enforcement authorities
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NewsScots warned not to risk health to prevent food waste
Food Standards Scotland is urging consumers not to compromise health because of a desire to prevent food waste
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NewsFSA reveals low consumer awareness of acrylamide
Consumers could be exposed to higher levels of cancer-causing acrylamide than previously thought
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NewsFolic acid fortification fiasco put unborn babies at risk
The failure to implement expert advice on the fortification of food products with folic acid has put unborn babies at risk
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NewsSweetened drink study raises more questions, say scientists
Scientists say a study linking soft drinks with heart failure has raised a raft of questions
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NewsCobra-style meetings needed to tackle obesity
Study calls on government to get tough on middle class obesity crisis
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NewsHas the war on sugar widened to become a war on sweetness, whatever the sweetener?
‘Diet Coke Heart Risk’ screamed the front page headline of today’s The Sun
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NewsStudy links two sweetened soft drinks a day with heart failure
New research has suggested there could be a link between heart failure and drinking just two sweetened soft drinks a day