Investigating acupuncture was no TV stunt
Response: We need to have a wider debate about alternative medicine - and television can help, says John Lynch.
Watchdog puts ban on celebrities advertising junk food to under-10s
New rules banning the use of celebrities to advertise junk food during television programmes designed to appeal to the under-10s were announced yesterday as part of proposals to tackle obesity in children. By Owen Gibson.
Ofcom proposes ban on kids’ junk food ads
11.15am: Ofcom is proposing to outlaw all TV advertising or sponsorship for food and drink aimed at children, one of four new proposals designed to combat childhood obesity. By Julia Day.
Internet used to push fast food to children, say campaigners
Health campaigners have warned that fast food giants are increasingly turning to the internet to circumvent moves designed to curb advertising aimed at children. By Bobbie Johnson and Owen Gibson.
The sceptic
Do shock health ads work?
Soft drink makers promise to stop targeting children
Soft drinks makers in Europe yesterday agreed to stop targeting children under the age of 12 in advertising campaigns as part of a series of measures to help prevent obesity among young people. By David Gow in Brussels.
Gym’ll fix it
Emma Brockes: What exactly did you do for Cherie? Carole Caplin: There were some quite big changes. You can only try to help them develop an eye. You try to neaten up and tidy up.
Olympic ideals flouted
Nick Cohen: The problem of obese children is conveniently ignored when it comes to sponsorship of the 2012 Games.
Health campaign uses shock tactics
Shocking posters featuring the gristle, bone and connective tissue found in fast food such as burgers and chicken nuggets are being put up around the country to make children think more about what they eat. By James Meikle.
The onslaught
Half of all children aged four don't know their own name - but two thirds of three-year-olds can recognise the McDonald's golden arches. Jonathan Freedland investigates the multi-million-pound industry intent on turning teenagers and toddlers alike into avaricious consumers.