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MHRA investigators seize more than 28,000 unlicensed slimming pills in Manchester area.
MHRA launch FakeMeds campaign with warning on dodgy diet pills
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].
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New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Children, adults and families will be better supported to achieve and maintain a healthier weight through £100 million of new government support.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are warning people to be aware of the dangers of buying diet pills online.
Leading employers across the UK including Asda, IKEA and Santander come together to encourage their staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible.
Supporting people to move towards and maintain a healthier weight may reduce the serious effects of COVID-19 on the population, PHE report finds.
Food industry encouraged to help people move towards and maintain a healthier weight by reducing excessive calories in everyday foods by up to 20% by 2024.
Thousands of adults and children will benefit from new services launched across England to help them achieve a healthy weight and boost their wellbeing.
PHE has launched the latest Better Health campaign to encourage adults across the nation to lose excess weight, eat more healthily and get active this summer.
The Men’s Health Forum, supported by PHE, publishes guidance on how to tailor weight management services for men based on new research.
Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.
Promotions on food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in retailers will be restricted from April 2022, the government has confirmed today.
The pilot will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make healthier choices
A £20 million research boost will help to develop new medicines and digital tools which have been shown to help people shed 20% of their weight.
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.
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People who take stimulant laxatives for constipation are being advised that these will now be sold in smaller packs, with on-pack warnings.
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