Health news – Page 99
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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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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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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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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.
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NewsCoca-Cola unveils anti-obesity ads and stevia Sprite drink
Coca-Cola is kicking off a major anti-obesity push with a new advert and the replacement of Sprite with a low-calorie stevia version.
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NewsKellogg’s to donate 15 million breakfasts in battle against food poverty
Kellogg’s has pledged to donate 15 million breakfasts and snacks to food banks and school breakfast clubs after…
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NewsTesco to back biggest ever Diabetes awareness campaign
Tesco is to take part in the biggest ever awareness campaign about the risks of diabetes linked to lifestyle and obesity, after pledging to raise £10m for Diabetes UK.
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NewsUpbeat whey drink from Volac targeted at mainstream market
A whey drink aimed at mainstream consumers as well as sportspeople has been launched by dairy ingredients company Volac…
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Custard creams in 93p for 6,000 calories row
A rift opened up this week between health groups involved in the anti-obesity campaign…
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NewsCSR obesity strategies in line for the 'shock doc' treatment
A new BBC documentary series is to accuse food and drink companies of creating a smokescreen around calorie intake…
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NewsHealth lobby says 45p minimum unit alcohol price not high enough
A group of 70 medical colleges and health bodies has called for a higher minimum alcohol price of 50p, above the 45p suggested by David Cameron last year.
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NewsNew Zealand latest country to introduce plain packaging on tobacco
New Zealand has become the second country after Australia to announce it will put all tobacco products in plain packaging…
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NewsLeading doctors call for tax on fizzy drinks and more restrictions on HFSS product ads
Soft drinks industry leaders have warned that a tax on fizzy drinks will not help tackle rising obesity levels and reiterated the financial burden it will place on cash-strapped shoppers.
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NewsGuideline Daily Amount labels face threat from EU
EU laws may force retailers and suppliers to scrap the use of Guideline Daily Amount labels…
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NewsProducts could opt out of 'universal' labelling
The government has admitted its universal front-of-pack nutrition labelling system could be “misleading” to consumers…
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NewsDepartment of Health calls summit on sugary soft drinks
Supersized fizzy drinks sold in cinema chains and leisure centres are set to be targeted by Department of Health…
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Responsible drinkers will pay more for half of all alcohol products, says WSTA
Responsible drinkers will be forced to pay more for over half of all alcohol products, while failing to tackle harmful drinking, under government plans for minimum unit pricing, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association has warned.