Archives for June, 2018

Government set to banish checkout sweets as part of new obesity drive-5469

June 26th, 2018
Government set to banish checkout sweets as part of new obesity drive-5469

Image Editorial credit: photocritical / Shutterstock.com The Government is set to ban the promotion of sweets and fatty snacks at supermarket checkouts as part of a new drive to slash obesity rates. Under new guidelines, shops in England will be banned from displaying sweets and chocolate bars by tills, as the Department of Health launches […]

Gaming can be an addiction, according to new World Health Organization guidelines-0005

June 19th, 2018
Gaming can be an addiction, according to new World Health Organization guidelines-0005

The World Health Organization has for the first time classified an addiction to gaming as a mental health condition. A new document, which will be produced as part of the organisation’s 11th International Classification of Disorders, will include gaming addiction as a disorder. The guidelines suggest the addiction is characterised by repeated actions and behaviour […]

Scottish government tables bill to introduce opt-out organ donation scheme-2794

June 12th, 2018
Scottish government tables bill to introduce opt-out organ donation scheme-2794

The Scottish Government is set to table a bill to introduce an opt-out organ donation scheme in a bid to increase the number of donors. Currently, if you wish to donate your organs when you die, you must opt in to the donation programme. Under new guidelines, which are due to be published soon, all […]

Smoothies and juices could be banned in Scottish schools as ministers try to tackle obesity crisis-7351

June 5th, 2018
Smoothies and juices could be banned in Scottish schools as ministers try to tackle obesity crisis-7351

Smoothies and juices could soon be banned in school canteens in Scotland, as ministers attempt to curb the obesity crisis. The government has unveiled measures to try and reduce the sugar content of school meals in a shift, which could also see schools banning sugary cereals and flavoured yoghurts A consultation on proposed measures, which […]

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