All Health articles – Page 5
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NewsMinister congratulates drinks industry on responsibility pledge
Public Health Minister Jane Ellison has congratulated the drinks industry on its success in removing 1.3bn units of alcohol from the UK market.
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Analysis & Insight
Academic says health campaigns should focus on abstinence
An academic has said anti-binge drinking campaigns aimed at young people should focus on the benefits of abstaining from alcohol rather than warning of the risks of heavy drinking.
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Research highlights food standard lapses
New research has found that food in half of the restaurants, schools and hospitals in some parts of the country could cause food poisoning because of the low standards of kitchen hygiene.
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New campaign to cut sugar launched
A new campaign encouraging parents to cut down the amount of sugar their children consume by making one or more simple swaps has been launched
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Half of UK pizzas contain more salt than recommended daily
Half of all UK pizzas still contain more salt than the recommended daily maximum following a “complete halt in progress” by the food industry, according to a new survey.
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Minister calls for tax breaks for low alcohol drinks
The Public Health Minister has suggested low-alcohol drinks should be given tax breaks.
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Analysis & Insight
Rise in unhealthy eating linked to unhappiness
British consumers are less concerned about their health, happiness and appearance since the financial crisis began in 2008 according to a study into behavioural changes
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Restaurants should reduce portions to tackle obesity
Obesity experts are calling on restaurants to reduce portion sizes and provide clear calorie information to tackle the UK’s obesity problem that is costing the country more than the combined cost of wars, terrorism and armed violence annually
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Nutritionist criticises GK over 1,966-calorie burger
A senior nutritionist has accused Greene King of having “no conscience” over a burger sold at its Hungry Horse chain which weighs in at 1,966 calories.
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FSA says diners will shun outlets with hygiene rating below 3
The Food Standards Agency is warning diners not to book their Christmas meal at any outlet with a low hygiene rating.
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Analysis & Insight
Health charity calls on EU to introduce calorie labelling for alcohol
The Royal Society for Public Health has called on the drinks industry and the newly appointed EU Health Commissioner to introduce calorie labelling for alcoholic drinks.
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Compass announces calories cutting pledge
Compass Group has pledged to remove 50 million calories from meals by 2020 in a new strategy it said would help “feed change and fight obesity”
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Analysis & Insight
Report recommends pilots for a minimum price for alcohol
A new report has called for London councils to set up pilots for a minimum price for alcohol and the introduction of a mandatory traffic-light labelling on restaurant menus
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Responsibility Deal should be tuned into law
The Government’s Responsibility Deal should be turned into law and licensing should be introduced for fast food outlets
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Sector to come under further pressure on health issue
The UK’s eating-out sector will come under more pressure in terms of its health responsibilities if proposals from a new report are taken up
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NewsGov’t holds talks on future of Responsibility Deal
The Government has held talks with leading food industry representatives in a bid to revive the Responsibility Deal
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Parliamentary group calls for accountable alcohol minister
The All Party Parliamentary Committee on Alcohol Misuse is calling for a single government minister to be accountable for the responsibility of reducing alcohol harms as part of its 2015 Manifesto that also includes a minimum unit price for alcoholic drinks
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Restaurants named and shamed for salt content
High levels of salt have been found in many restaurant, café and supermarket salads by the Consensus Action on Salt & Health (CASH) in a recent survey
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One in five workers skip lunch breaks
One in five workers do not take a lunch break, and half eat lunch at their desk, acording to a study of 2,000 workers
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Redemption Bar eyes Shoreditch flagship
Redemption Bar, the dry bar concept, is close to securing a flagship site in London’s Shoreditch as part of plans to open up to 10 sites under the format in the UK