Lancet publishes series of obesity articles
The Lancet has published a series of articles on obesity which suggest that 40 per cent of adults could be obese by 2030 if current trends continue. In response, Health Minister Anne Milton said: “We...
View ArticleAlcohol statistics released
The North West Public Health Observatory has published statistics on hospital admissions related to alcohol, which show that the number of admissions has increased by 25 per cent over the last five...
View ArticleMcDonald’s starts to count the calories
On Wednesday this week, McDonald’s will introduce calorie information to all of its menus throughout all of its 1,200 UK restaurants, the Department of Health announced today. People will now be able...
View ArticleGovernment calls time on obesity
A bid to slash five billion calories off the nation’s daily diet was set out as part of the Government’s ambitious new plan to tackle obesity by the Department of Health today. The obesity Call to...
View ArticleAlcohol industry sheds a billion units to cut hospital admissions and 1,000...
A billion units of alcohol will be shed by the alcohol industry through an ambitious plan to help customers drink within guidelines, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. The initiative,...
View ArticleCalories to be capped and cut
The country’s biggest supermarkets, food manufacturers, caterers and food outlets are joining forces to help cut five billion calories from the nation’s daily diet, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley...
View ArticleMore help to follow a healthy diet – front of pack food labelling...
Keeping track of what you eat and choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation launched today by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. UK health ministers want to see all...
View ArticleEmployers urged to offer flexible working to support mental health needs
Thousands of individuals with mental health needs could be offered more flexible working under a new initiative launched today by Health Minister Lord Howe. Speaking at the launch at the Work...
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