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Money to fight obesity raided to bail out hospitals, Tories claim
Money to tackle obesity and binge drinking is being siphoned off to bail out cash-strapped hospitals, the Conservatives claimed today. A consultation document published by the party outlines measures to stop NHS cash earmarked for specific health concerns being raided to tackle funding shortfalls in other areas of the NHS.
(17-03-2007)
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The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said that food labelling in the UK should not be changed until a decision is taken on the subject in Europe.
(16-03-2010)
The bugs that help digest food may also cause the body to pack on the pounds if they are not properly regulated, a new study has found. That is because if the wrong kinds of bacteria take over they can cause a low-level inflammation that leads to a pre-diabetic condition and an elevated appetite, the study published in the journal Science found.
(16-03-2010)
Major employers have pledged to introduce menus with nutritional and calorific information in their staff canteens in a bid to help employees make informed choices about what they eat and to address the UK's obesity problem.
(15-03-2010)
In March, Vermilion publishes New Atkins for a New You - a streamlined version of the classic Atkins diet that is fully updated and written by three US doctors specialising in nutritional science, New Atkins for a New You claims to ‘help you slim down quickly and stay there, address certain health problems and boost your energy.’
(12-03-2010)
In 2005, overweight and obese Australian adults cost the Australian economy $21 billion in direct health care and direct non-health care costs, plus an additional $35.6 billion in government subsidies, according to a recent study.
(12-03-2010)
Free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives, Genius Gluten-Free White bread and Genius Gluten-Free Brown bread is stocked nationwide in Sainsburys, Tescos, Asda, and Waitrose.
(11-03-2010)
A simple phone call seems to be the ideal gift this Mother's Day, a new study of more than 1,000 mums by the UK's leading mobile phone comparison website has revealed.
(11-03-2010)
A major new campaign aimed at improving Scotland's health record was launched recently. Active Nation, part of the games legacy for Scotland, will use the inspirational affect of the 2014 Commonwealth Games to motivate Scots to increase their physical activity and live longer healthier lives.
(10-03-2010)
Investment in cycling has improved the public’s health in six Cycling Demonstration Towns – and has had a positive impact on its most inactive citizens according to new statistics published recently.
(09-03-2010)
Forthcoming Events:- Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. The most popular in London is the Soho Green Drinks. Further details at: www.greendrinks.org
(09-03-2010)
High intakes of trans-fatty acids may increase the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women by 30 per cent, says a new study. Dietary fat in general was also associated with a 40 per cent increased risk, compared to women who ate the least amount.
(08-03-2010)
Many soups sold in high street cafes and supermarkets may not offer the healthy option customers are seeking, a pressure group has warned. Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) said 25% of 575 types of soup it analysed failed to meet Food Standards Agency targets on salt content.
(08-03-2010)
When it comes to our health and wellbeing, Britain is a nation of ‘all talk and no action’ according to a survey for new online service NHS MidLifeCheck.
(06-03-2010)
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said that food labelling in the UK should not be changed until a decision is taken on the subject in Europe.
The bugs that help digest food may also cause the body to pack on the pounds if they are not properly regulated, a new study has found. That is because if the wrong kinds of bacteria take over they can cause a low-level inflammation that leads to a pre-diabetic condition and an elevated appetite, the study published in the journal Science found.
Major employers have pledged to introduce menus with nutritional and calorific information in their staff canteens in a bid to help employees make informed choices about what they eat and to address the UK's obesity problem.
In March, Vermilion publishes New Atkins for a New You - a streamlined version of the classic Atkins diet that is fully updated and written by three US doctors specialising in nutritional science, New Atkins for a New You claims to ‘help you slim down quickly and stay there, address certain health problems and boost your energy.’
In 2005, overweight and obese Australian adults cost the Australian economy $21 billion in direct health care and direct non-health care costs, plus an additional $35.6 billion in government subsidies, according to a recent study.
Free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives, Genius Gluten-Free White bread and Genius Gluten-Free Brown bread is stocked nationwide in Sainsburys, Tescos, Asda, and Waitrose.
Campaigners claim intense lobbying has watered down proposals that could save millions of pounds
Peer pressure to drink to excess could be all in our minds according to a survey published for the Department of Health recently.
A simple phone call seems to be the ideal gift this Mother's Day, a new study of more than 1,000 mums by the UK's leading mobile phone comparison website has revealed.
A major new campaign aimed at improving Scotland's health record was launched recently. Active Nation, part of the games legacy for Scotland, will use the inspirational affect of the 2014 Commonwealth Games to motivate Scots to increase their physical activity and live longer healthier lives.
Investment in cycling has improved the public’s health in six Cycling Demonstration Towns – and has had a positive impact on its most inactive citizens according to new statistics published recently.
Forthcoming Events:- Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. The most popular in London is the Soho Green Drinks. Further details at: www.greendrinks.org
High intakes of trans-fatty acids may increase the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women by 30 per cent, says a new study. Dietary fat in general was also associated with a 40 per cent increased risk, compared to women who ate the least amount.
Many soups sold in high street cafes and supermarkets may not offer the healthy option customers are seeking, a pressure group has warned. Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) said 25% of 575 types of soup it analysed failed to meet Food Standards Agency targets on salt content.
When it comes to our health and wellbeing, Britain is a nation of ‘all talk and no action’ according to a survey for new online service NHS MidLifeCheck.
