San Francisco has initiated landmark legal action against some of the world’s most prominent food manufacturers, targeting their role in the proliferation of ultra processed foods and the resultant health
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Dr Aseem Malhotra’s address at the recent Reform UK party conference in Birmingham sent ripples through the pharmaceutical sector and political circles alike. Known for his vocal opposition to Covid19
The tide has turned in the global fight against malnutrition, with a new UNICEF report showing that for the first time, the number of obese children worldwide has surpassed those
The UK market for private weight loss drugs is bracing itself for seismic change as Eli Lilly announces dramatic price increases for its popular Mounjaro injections. Over 1.5 million Britons
Britain’s healthcare system faces unprecedented strain as mounting evidence suggests deprivation-linked health issues cost the NHS an estimated £50 billion annually, matching the nation’s defence budget. The stark reality of
The British government is poised to implement stringent restrictions on alcohol advertising as part of its comprehensive ten-year NHS strategy. Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s department, recently bolstered by a £30
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing a multitude of social and health-related issues, an ambitious scheme is set to deploy an army of health workers door-to-door across various regions
The number of working days lost due to respiratory illness has soared by nearly ten million since the pandemic, causing significant concern among employers and health authorities. According to data
Share prices of leading vaccine developers experienced significant gains on Tuesday following the announcement of America’s first human death from the H5 strain of bird flu. The market response saw
Major alcoholic beverage manufacturers witnessed a significant decline in their share prices following a stark announcement from the US surgeon-general regarding cancer warnings on alcohol products. The dramatic market response
Britain’s children are facing an unprecedented health crisis as poor nutrition and rising obesity rates continue to plague the nation’s youth. Recent NHS data reveals a stark reality: one in
In a significant move towards addressing gambling-related harm, the British Labour government is preparing to implement a mandatory £100 million annual levy on gambling companies. The initiative, expected to be
A concerning trend in cancer diagnoses among young adults has sparked a significant £20 million global research initiative. Data from the UK reveals cancer cases in individuals under 50 are
A recent study has highlighted concerning practices in animal research facilities that may worsen the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance. Published in the journal *Plos One*, the research indicates that
In today’s world, ultra-processed and fast food have become pervasive, infiltrating every aspect of our lives. These products, often masked by clever branding and marketing strategies, pose significant risks to
A recent poll conducted by Ipsos for the Health Foundation thinktank has revealed that a majority of people in Britain are in favor of introducing new taxes on companies that
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