All Health articles – Page 4
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Taco Bell and Pizza Hut to ditch artificial ingredients
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut have announced they are to remove artificial colours and flavours from their food
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NewsChipotle goes GMO free
Chipotle has announced it has become the first major US restaurant chain to make that switch to a menu free of genetically modified organisms (GMO)
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Analysis & Insight
One in five would pay more for gluten-free options
One in five diners would be prepared to pay extra for coeliac friendly dishes, according to new research.
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Analysis & InsightStudy calls for cap on takeaways in poor areas
Academics have called for a cap on the number of takeaways allowed to open in deprived areas of the UK after a new study showed a 45% hike over the last two decades.
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Analysis & InsightPreston tops table of UK’s unhealthiest High Streets
New research has found that towns and cities in North and Midlands are more likely to have higher concentrations of businesses which may harm the public’s health
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Analysis & InsightResearch says binge drinking costs UK £4.9bn a year
Researchers claimed binge drinking is costing UK taxpayers £4.9bn a year.
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Researchers say responsibility pledge ‘flawed’
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have questioned the drinks industry’s assurance that it is on target to remove a billion units of alcohol from the market by December of this year.
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Drinkaware's new on-trade crusade
Drinkaware is planning to launch a new on-trade campaign, which aims to reduce the amount of alcohol drunk in pubs.
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Survey names and shames “saltiest” family-friendly eateries
According to a new study by CASH, children’s meals served in “family friendly” eateries still contain worryingly high levels of salt
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NewsHouse of Lords calls on Government to introduce minimum pricing
The House of Lords has recommended tighter regulation on the consumption of alcohol, including introducing minimum unit pricing, a variable tax rate in line with alcoholic strength and mandatory rules on alcohol labelling.
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Well-off customers more likely to want menu calorie information
People who are better educated and with higher income are more likely to make food choices based on calorie information on a menu, according to a new study.
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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.