junk food

News you’ve missed this week – 7 December 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Ban on junk food ads to include crumpets and porridge

Children will no longer view TV adverts for junk food products as a new law set out this week confirms…

Health & research

News you’ve missed this week – 14 September 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Junk food TV ads in UK to be banned before 9pm from next year

A ban on TV junk food adverts being shown before 9pm will come into force from 1 October 2025, the…

Dentistry

Majority want new tax on producers of ultra-processed food

The majority of people in the UK want new taxes on companies producing ultra-processed and junk food. This is according…

Dentistry

‘Disturbing’ rise in cancer cases linked to obesity

Cancer rates among under-50s in the UK have risen by 24% since 1995, with experts linking the increase to obesity…

Dentistry

Children ‘bombarded’ with junk food adverts in gaming livestreams

A new study found that young viewers are exposed to 52 minutes of junk food promotion for every hour of…

Dentistry