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Vaping helps more than 70,000 quit smoking
The number of people vaping in Britain has jumped by 12.5% in the last year, reaching 3.6 million. Action on…
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Sugar tax not the most effective way of tackling childhood obesity
Consuming sugary drinks isn’t necessarily linked with childhood obesity, a new study has found. The study showed there was no…
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Tax on sweet snacks could have a greater impact on sugar consumption
A tax on sweet snacks will have a broader impact on the amount of sugar consumed, new research has found.…
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Meal deal promotions could undo sugar tax benefits
Promotions such as meal deals could render the sugar tax meaningless, a new study by The Independent has found. From April the…
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