All posts tagged "Obesity"
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The Obesity Epidemic: What’s Behind One of America’s Largest Health Problems?
Can anything be done to reverse the trend?
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No Food Stamps for Sweets: Unjust Welfare Conditionality
While banning sugary food from the SNAP shopping list may seem like a good idea, it won't do...
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Food Labels: Is the ‘Facts up Front’ System Good for Consumers?
How can food labels help consumers make better choices?
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Are Soda Taxes the New Sin Tax to Combat Obesity?
You can drink as much soda as you'd like, but it may cost you.
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Does Weight Matter in the Workplace?
Only one state has weight discrimination laws on the books.
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Fired For Farting: Is it Legal?
A man in New Jersey is suing to find out.
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Obesity Lawsuits: Who’s to Blame When Fast Food Makes You Fat?
States are starting to ban obesity lawsuits, so whose fault is it when burgers make you fat?
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Proposed Puerto Rico Law Aims to Punish Parents of Obese Children
A Puerto Rico lawmaker has proposed a bill that would fine parents of obese children.
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California Bill Aims to Put Warning Labels on Sugary Drinks
California wants to warn consumers about the dangers of sugary drinks.
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This is Why You’re Sleepy at Thanksgiving (Hint: It’s Not the Turkey)
Think you're sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner because of the turkey?
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How the Government Regulates Obesity
This question might conjure chilling images of flavorless fixed rations, compulsory exercise regimes, and the foreboding scales of...
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Why Are Limits on Soda Fizzing Out?
It is no secret that the United States has a deep love for sugar. In cereals, donuts, candy...
