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Final design of consistent nutritional labelling system given green light
People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the new consistent... -
Local variation in early death rates shocking says Hunt
The "shocking" local variation in early death rates has been exposed today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to drive public...
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Children's health up in smoke
Over 800 children visit their doctor every day due to the serious effects of secondhand smoke exposure, according to research published by the Royal... -
Nicotine products can help people to cut down before quitting smoking
Licensed nicotine products, such as patches and gum, should be offered to people who smoke and are...
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UK calls for international action on antimicrobial resistance
Health leaders from around the world will be warned by the UK about the catastrophic threat of antimicrobial... -
Obesity more likely in children from deprived areas
A PHE trend analysis report has shown that children from deprived areas are almost twice as likely to be obese than those in...
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Money is not the route of all evil ….but the love of it is
In the last few years I believe I have invested in alcohol, tobacco arms, companies and loan companies. My money was taken under false pretences and...
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Re: Off the peg or made to measure
Public Health Suffolk is working very closely with local Clinical Commissioning Groups and Adult and Children's Social Care Commissioners in Suffolk....
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Re: Electric Vehicle v Gasoline-powered car - what’s your take on that?
Whilst electric vehicles have yet to reach fruition they have huge potential to provide part of the air quality solution. However electric vehicles...
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Re: Electric Vehicle v Gasoline-powered car - what’s your take on that?
Our experience may be with an older generation of vehicles which were used by the Council: To be serviced the vehicles had to be taken to a...
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Re: Electric Vehicle v Gasoline-powered car - what’s your take on that?
Major vehicle manufacturers are now starting to sell or have in development hydrogen fuel-cell cars. Hyundai, Honda and Toyota from 2015 will offer...
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Re: Electric Vehicle v Gasoline-powered car - what’s your take on that?
Lancaster University commenced operating three electric Renault Kangoo ZE vans in April 2014 for a variety of short campus-based trips to replace...
Hand hygiene panel debate
Webinar: Who cares for the carers?
Interview: Adam Crizzle, Hillcroft House
Interview: Dave Carr, Managing Director and Duncan Cooper, Director, Callsafe Services Ltd
Editor's Feature
Magnus Scheving Children's Health Ambassador
Interview with Magnus Scheving, star of LazyTown and children's health ambassador
Anyone who has watched their kids at a playground or park will know that most are naturally active and love nothing more than running around and playing. However, most of us...
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