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More than 6 million runs were completed using the NHS Couch to 5K app between 1 January and 29 December 2022.
More people living with obesity will have access to the newest and most effective obesity drugs to help cut NHS waiting lists, following the announcement of a £40 million two-year pilot today [Wednesday 7 June].
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'.
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Change4Life is teaming up with the popular children's TV show, LazyTown, and its superhero Sportacus, to encourage two to five year olds to be more active and eat healthier food such as fruit and vegetables (known as 'sports candy' in...
The new Office for Health Promotion will lead national efforts to improve and level up the health of the nation by tackling obesity, improving mental health and promoting physical activity.
Public Health England publishes third annual report on industry action to reduce sugar levels in products that contribute most to children’s sugar intakes.
Over 600,000 children attended free, government-funded Holiday Activities and Food clubs this summer, including over 495,000 eligible for free school meals
The government announces leads for independent reviews into ethnic inequalities for medical devices and tobacco control.
A survey from Public Health England (PHE) found that around 9 in 10 people support the government working with the food industry to make food healthier.
Consultation on future of gene editing to be launched by Environment Secretary at Oxford Farming Conference.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid spoke at The Grange Community Centre in Blackpool.
The latest phase of the Start4Life campaign is launched today with cinema advertising and a partnership with the Hollywood film ‘What to expect…
Keeping track of what you eat and choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation launched today by Health Secretary…
Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar to be delayed for a year.
A nation-wide campaign to help us plan affordable healthier meals was launched this week by Change4Life.
Folic acid will be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour across the UK to help prevent life-threatening spinal conditions in babies.
A wide range of actions taken over past year by 25 Responsibility Deal food businesses to help families cut down on calories.
The government, NHS England and the pharmaceutical industry will begin negotiating the successor to the voluntary scheme for branded medicines, pricing and access (VPAS).
HENRY addresses obesity in childhood and beyond by helping parents adopt a healthier family lifestyle.
Government launches competition for businesses to bid for share of £1m to stimulate innovation in Occupational Health.
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