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Call to action on the impact of junk food marketing on children’s obesity
On Tuesday 16th January MPs will debate the impact of junk food marketing on children’s obesity. As …
One in six parents allow their children to drink alcohol at age 14
Seventeen per cent of UK parents have let their children drink alcohol by the age of 14, …
Office party revellers urged to do Dry January
On the day that sees the largest number of us head out to the annual office party, …
Drink drive risk as breath tests fall by 25%
Data shows budget cuts undermining road safety A new analysis of police data has revealed that both …
One in five young people obese at age 14
One in five young people born in the UK at the turn of the century was obese …
New report published in Lancet on Liver disease crisis
UK Liver Disease Burden: The Crisis We Can’t Afford A new report published today in the Lancet …
6 in 10 food adverts during family TV shows push junk food, new study reveals
In the worst case, children were exposed to nine junk food adverts in just 30 minutes, says …
Budget missed opportunity to address alcohol and obesity
Responding to the Budget today, Judi Rhys, the British Liver Trust’s Chief Executive said “Liver disease is …
European Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm
Brussels, Belgium, 20th November 2017 – Now in its 5th year, the European Awareness Week on Alcohol …
Research suggests coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of liver diseases, with some studies reporting risk reduction of up to 70%
New report on coffee and liver health discusses potential impact of coffee consumption on chronic liver disease, …