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Judge stops NYC soda ban, but don't celebrate
Sugar addicts and libertarians rejoice! A judge put the kibosh on New York City’s ban of super-sized sugary drinks sold in restaurants, which was to go into effect Tuesday. But don’t go too wild on the 16-ounce sodas. Most sugary drinks...
Tags: Justice System, CNN (tv network), Crime, Law and Justice, Heroin, New York City
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Mayor Bloomberg on soda ban block: 'clearly in error'
A New York state judge may have blocked one of Michael Bloomberg’s pet projects -- a ban on large sugary sodas in the Big Apple -- but the mayor says he’s confident that the decision will ultimately be reversed. On Monday, New York Supreme...
Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, New York City, Michael Bloomberg
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Breastfeeding may not ward off child obesity
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breastfeeding does not seem to protect babies against becoming overweight or obese kids, a large, new study says. "It's just a reality check that in itself, promoting breastfeeding, while a good thing and will have other...Tags: Research, Hospitals and Clinics, Science and Technology, American Medical Association, Health
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Macedonia Baptist members honored at White House on Wednesday
The Religion WorldTwo members of Eatonville's Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church will be recognized at the White House on Wednesday, March 6, for winning first place in the Communities on the Move Video Challenge. Health Ministry Chairman Lavon Willliams and Faith... -
Allergan thrives with Botox but is unloading Lap-Band
The company: Allergan Inc. Headquarters: Irvine Ticker: AGN Employees: 10,800 Leadership: David E.I. Pyott, chief executive since 1998 Revenue: $5.8 billion in 2012 Net income: $1.1 billion in 2012 Stock price: $108.60 at Friday's close...
Tags: Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation, David E.I. Pyott
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Tyson on his game for 'Undisputed'
The room became dark at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles, where Jay-Z lyrics in the song, "Ni**as In Paris," repeated loudly. "Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game Six," looped on the sound system. And then just, "Tyson. Tyson. Tyson." The crowd cheered...
Tags: Entertainment, David Arquette, Mike Tyson, Spike Lee, Dennis Miller
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The pastry deserved suspension, not boy
In regard to the 7-year-old boy suspended from second grade for nibbling a breakfast pastry into the shape of a gun ("The smoking pastry," March 7), we must immediately ban pastries from the schools. They cause diabetes and obesity, and that kills 300,000...
Tags: Diabetes
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A healthy weight
As we look toward the beginning of March, were you one of the many who resolved to lose weight and have yet to shed one pound? Or, on the down side of it, put on a pound or two? Likely you are not alone. Finding reasons to attain and maintain a...Tags: Sleep Apnea, Disease Prevention, Weight, Heart Disease, Diseases and Illnesses
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SDSU-led study aims to boost healthy food choices
BROOKINGS - South Dakota State University will lead a nearly $4 million study aimed at giving needy families across the country healthier nutritional choices at their local food pantries, the U.S. Agriculture Department announced on Feb. 27. South...Tags: Financial Aid, Nutrition, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Consumers, Healthy Diet
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TED 2013: Ron Finley on making guerrilla gardens in South-Central
Think innovation, and the first thing that usually comes to mind is the technology industry. But, of course, you can be innovative in just about anything you do, which is just what the TED conference aims to celebrate. Last week, Los Angeles artist Ron...
Tags: Google Inc., Healthy Diet
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Head Start teachers behind on nutrition: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Preschool teachers scored low on a nutrition knowledge quiz and seemed to have unhealthy eating habits themselves, researchers found in a small study. "Kids are with these teachers 6 to 8 hours a day, five days a week," lead...Tags: Nutrition, Weight, Family, Barack Obama, Healthy Diet
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Despite obesity rise, U.S. calories trending downward
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - U.S. adults have been eating steadily fewer calories for almost a decade, despite the continued increase in obesity rates, according to survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "It's hard to...Tags: Disease Prevention, New York University, Weight, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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