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Supermarkets Criticised for Displaying Sweets at the Checkout

Supermarkets Criticised for Displaying Sweets at the Checkout

A number of the UK’s leading supermarkets have been criticised for making it difficult for parents to encourage healthy eating habits in children by displaying sweets and chocolate bars at checkouts. The Children’s Food Campaign said that Asda, Iceland and Morrisons were the worst offenders, but also criticised the Co-operative, Sainsburys, Waitrose and Tesco for […]


Dental Expert Offers Tips for Christmas

Dental Expert Offers Tips for Christmas

Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has offered advice for patients to ensure that toothache and oral health problems do not ruin the festive period. Dr Carter said that many dentists take time off immediately before Christmas and this can make it difficult for patients to get an appointment. As […]