Health
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids: WHO
Tobacco companies are deliberately using "deadly" tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization said Friday.
May 29, 2020
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Calories in popular UK restaurant chain dishes can be 'shockingly high' warn experts
The calorie content of popular starters, sides and desserts served in UK restaurant chains is too high and only a minority meet public health recommendations, finds a University of Liverpool study published in BMJ Open.
Oct 9, 2019
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Tobacco companies are not public health stakeholders
When assessing information presented by the tobacco industry, the US regulator, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and regulatory bodies in other countries, should be aware that they are dealing with companies with a ...
May 28, 2013
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Are consumers getting the message from alcohol warning labels?
Australia's current alcohol warning labels are failing to effectively convey health messages to the public, according to a new study from Deakin University.
Sep 7, 2015
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Norway court upholds ban on tobacco store displays
(AP)—A Norwegian court has upheld a ban on the display of tobacco products in stores, handing a defeat Friday to the Philip Morris company.
Sep 14, 2012
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FDA cautions against 'undeclared' food allergens
(HealthDay)—Some food labels may not reliably list all possible food allergens, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency added that these "undeclared allergens" are the leading cause of FDA-requested ...
Oct 29, 2014
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New Zealand botulism scare triggers global recall (Update)
New Zealand authorities have triggered a global recall of up to 1,000 tons of dairy products across seven countries after dairy giant Fonterra announced tests had turned up a type of bacteria that could cause botulism.
Aug 3, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Alcohol warning labels need to inform pregnant women of the true harms of drinking
Federal and state ministers will meet tomorrow to decide whether to compel alcohol manufacturers to include clear labels on all alcohol products that warn against the harms of drinking while pregnant.
Mar 19, 2020
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Removing branding from cigarette packets stubs out their appeal
Women say they get less satisfaction and less enjoyment from smoking cigarettes that come in plain, standardised packs - according to new research released today (Thursday).
Apr 25, 2013
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Protecting plain tobacco packaging against industry influence
Canada's public consultation on plain packaging for tobacco requires strict guidelines to protect against interference by the tobacco industry, and media must also be wary, according to a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ...
Aug 22, 2016
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