2006-Q1 Jan–March

Smoking bans proliferate

31 Mar 2006 | Anti-tobacco legislation continues to be drafted and brought into force

Danish recruits get in shape

30 Mar 2006 | Campaign to overcome obesity and lack of fitness

Health issues a priority in Germany

30 Mar 2006 | New coalition sets out to reform health care system

New smoking insights

30 Mar 2006 | Light shed on the mechanism of tobacco addiction

Economic cost of sedentary lifestyles

29 Mar 2006 | New analysis of extent of lost productivity for UK business

GARD against respiratory disease

29 Mar 2006 | New alliance formed to tackle under-recognised chronic illnesses

UK watchdog reports on TV ads

28 Mar 2006 | Ofcom announces new rules on advertising high-fat foods to children

Scotland smoking ban in force

26 Mar 2006 | Smoking in all public areas, including bars and restaurants, banned from 26 March

Physical activity in refugee camp

25 Mar 2006 | Nike helps to provide opportunities for girls’ sports

Race to slow down speeds up

18 Mar 2006 | Welsh towns compete to be Slow Food locations

Weight matters

12 Mar 2006 | 12–18 March is the UK's Obesity Awareness Week

Unhealthy exports in the spotlight

11 Mar 2006 | Debate about US influence heats up

Big tobacco, shrinking sales

09 Mar 2006 | Cigarette sales plummet to 55-year low

Home, unsweetened home

07 Mar 2006 | Soda study finds success in curbing calories

UK schools ban soda, chocolate

03 Mar 2006 | Landmark move 'among the toughest in the world'

Healthy brands dominate UK sales

03 Mar 2006 | Survey finds 'better for you' messages resonate with consumers

Girdles gain popularity in Japan

02 Mar 2006 | Rising obesity rates create demand

Obesity called 'the terror within'

01 Mar 2006 | US Surgeon General offers little support for policy change

Glasgow play parks nearly smoke-free

01 Mar 2006 | City reviewing possible ban on children's play areas

Point-of-sales advertising

01 Mar 2006 | Australian cigarette packs go pictorial