News archive for May, 2014
Three slices of white bread a day linked to obesity
Findings presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Bulgaria…
Junk food before falling pregnant raises premature birth risk
A study by University of Adelaide researchers has shown that junk food…
GPs should not be fat, says CMO Dame Sally Davies
Professor Dame Sally Davies told GP she was ‘perpetually surprised’…
Supermarket removes treats to combat pester power and childhood obesity after demands from campaigners
Sweets and chocolate are to be banned from all Tesco…
A third of young girls believe exercise is 'socially unacceptable'
According to a survey for health club operator Virgin Active, a…
Food should be regulated like tobacco, say campaigners
Consumers International and the World Obesity Federation have said that…
Supermarkets criticised over sugar levels in ready meals
Pressure for the government to step up regulation on the…
Health eating still eluding Britons
New data released by Public Health England has shown that…
New film claims sugar, not fat, is the real enemy
A new documentary released in the United States has claimed…
Children aged just ten sent on council-run weight loss courses
Children are being sent on council-run weight loss courses before…
Exercise is more important than smoking for women over 30
Researchers have concluded that a lack of exercise is a…
One in four deaths could be avoided, ONS figures show
A report released by the Office of National Statistics has…
Pupils told to stand to beat child obesity: Adjustable desks will allow youngsters to carry on with their work
A Loughborough University study has found that standing up in…
Health experts want back on junk food shops near schools
Public Health England has published new guidance for councils in…
Doctors claim junk food is 'today's gruel'
Leading public health experts have claimed the “spectre of Oliver…