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 ArticleChange4Life and Sportacus tackle our lazy towns
Change4Life is teaming up with super hero Sportacus to inspire children around the country to ditch their junk food and tuck into more ‘Sports Candy’, Public Health Minister Anne Milton announced...
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 ArticleDepartment of Health moves to life course approach and streamlines its...
In a bid to improve the communication of public health messages to help people live healthy lives and to increase the efficiency of its campaigns, the Department of Health has streamlined its agency...
View ArticleLess haste, less waste and a smaller waist
Plan your meals to save pounds and lbs UK households can be healthier and could save up to £1,500 a year by simply planning their weekly food shop, a new Change4Life survey has revealed today. It shows...
View ArticleSuper deals for healthier meals
A nation-wide campaign to help us all plan affordable healthier meals was launched today by the Public Health Minister Anne Milton and TV chef Ainsley Harriott. Change4Life’s New Year’s new Supermeals...
View ArticleOffice for National Statistics publishes data on alcohol-related deaths
The Office for National Statistics has published data which shows a rise in the number of men dying from alcohol-related illnesses. In response, Public Health Minister Anne Milton said: “The ONS has...
View ArticleDon’t let drink sneak up on you
People will be warned that they are at risk from serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer if they drink just a little bit more than they should, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley...
View ArticleAll sport and no play?
Games4Life, a new campaign to inspire the nation to get active during this year’s summer of sport was launched today by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. The campaign will build on the excitement of the...
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