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Will new junk food legislation work?

The UK government’s long-awaited junk food advertising restrictions have come into force at the start of 2026

What’s changing?
The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities
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The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities

Want to be part of something bigger?

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Obesity and coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Obesity and coronavirus (COVID-19)

What are the links between obesity and COVID-19?

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Stay in, workout!
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Stay in, workout!

Try out these exercises in and around your home to stay active during the coronavirus pandemic

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Links between coronavirus, nutrition and the immune system
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Links between coronavirus, nutrition and the immune system

Can you boost your immune system to protect yourself from COVID-19?

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Fun, healthy Easter holiday activities for children
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Fun, healthy Easter holiday activities for children

Ready-made clues for an Easter egg hunt, plus more cracking ideas for children

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Staying at home with kids? We’ll help you keep busy!
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Staying at home with kids? We’ll help you keep busy!

Self-isolation with children will be easier with these great activity ideas

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For cancer prevention, it’s not just the what but the when
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For cancer prevention, it’s not just the what but the when

How intertwined is our nutrition as a child and our risk of cancer as an adult?

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Shout-out for Mother’s Day!
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Shout-out for Mother’s Day!

Giving you a chance to honour your Mum wherever you are

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) guidance
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) guidance

Reliable sources of information on what steps we should all be taking to protect ourselves and others

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Breastfeeding is like learning to drive – only harder
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Breastfeeding is like learning to drive – only harder

Mothers need support before and after the baby arrives, and that means recognising how hard breastfeeding can be

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Oranges or watercress – what food is highest in vitamin C?
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Oranges or watercress – what food is highest in vitamin C?

Our nutrition expert, Matt, gives the lowdown on vitamin C

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Women in science: standing on the shoulders of giants
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Women in science: standing on the shoulders of giants

Daphne Katsikioti and Marina Plyta share their experiences of being women working in nutrition research

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