Consumers Embrace Water As Concerns About Soda Are Debated
Consumers are increasingly reaching for bottled water as a healthier, relatively affordable alternative, as sugary drinks come under fire for fueling obesity rates.
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Judge Tosses NYC's Planned Ban on Large Sugary Drinks
A judge on Monday invalidated New York City's plan to ban large sugary drinks from restaurants and other eateries, one day before the new law was to take effect, calling it "arbitrary and capricious."
Coke Touts Its Anti-Obesity Role - As It Lobbies for Giant Sodas
Coca-Cola's latest ad is 2-minute commercial touting it's commitment to reducing obesity by offering diet alternatives and smaller portion sizes. So why is the beverage giant also pouring money into a campaign to overturn New York City's ban on giant-sized, sugary drinks?
Junk Food: The Pariah That's Replacing Tobacco
Forget cigarettes: The big public health boogyman now is obesity. The idea that our growing waistlines pose a hefty threat to our financial well-being is gaining momentum, and all signs point to this trend having a big impact on public opinion and public policy.
Will Mayor Bloomberg's War on Big Sodas Make Your Wallet Thinner?
Plans by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to restrict the sale of sodas and other sugary drinks have many businesses fizzing. He says his goal is to help our waistlines; but will consumers pay the price in other ways?
Drink Up: How You Can Get Around NYC's Proposed Big Soda Ban
New York's Mayor Bloomberg has proposed a law that could make it harder to quench your thirst: It would ban the sale of sugary soft drinks in cups larger than 16 ounces. In the spirit of helpfulness and civil disobedience, here are a few ways around it.
FDA Gives an Insulin Shot In the Arm to Corn Syrup Critics
Experts say high-fructose corn syrup contributes to the obesity epidemic, and the FDA just blocked its makers from calling it "corn sugar." But there's an even smarter way the government could foil this fat-maker.