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New local authority excess weight data published today by Public Health England (PHE) confirms that 64% of adults are overweight or obese.
Includes: Health matters; diabetes prevalence data; Men B vaccine success; National Diet and Nutrition Survey data.
For the first time, people aged 16 years and older will be able to buy a screening test patch from general sale outlets to see if they are allergic to PPD.
UKTI has partnered with artist Carl Warner to create a series of animations to show the UK’s impact in global agricultural innovation.
Ten top tips for buying medicines and medical devices online safely
The updated Lester Tool is part of PHE’s work to support people to live well for longer.
Long-term UK aid will help to improve nutrition for 1.65 million women and children across the country
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Men who inject anabolic steroids and tanning drugs are at higher risk of HIV and viral hepatitis.
The Premier League backs the DEC East Africa crisis appeal and announces a weekend of action at clubs across England
Choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation on front-of-pack labelling launched today. UK health ministers…
A new Public Health Responsibility Deal pledge on calorie reduction
People with diabetes are advised to stop using the affected glucose test strips and seek alternative testing methods.
Blue Peter mission patch competition launched.
New varieties of sweet potato help children grow up to be healthy in Uganda
A list of all medical device alerts that were archived in May 2015.
The department has produced some voluntary statements to apply to vitamin D supplements for at risk groups.
Armed forces ration packs are being given a kick with the introduction of a new hot sauce, created by a former submariner.
PHE’s new Change4Life campaign shows that children are consuming half the daily recommended sugar intake before the morning school bell.
MHRA are revealing a different fact about the issue of fake and unlicensed medical products every day in December leading up to Christmas.
UK households can be healthier and could save up to £1,500 a year by planning their weekly food shop, a new Change4Life survey has revealed
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