02 Aug NYC’s big soda ban stays
On Tuesday an appeals court ruled that New York City's Board of Health exceeded its legal authority and acted unconstitutionally when it tried to put a size limit on soft drinks served in city restaurants.
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30 May US: Fruit juice targeted in the war on obesity
Over the last decade, America's war on obesity has targeted some fairly obvious culprits, including fast food, pastries, fried foods and soda. But recent scientific studies and a new government-sponsored documentary, "Weight of the Nation", that aired last week on the HBO channel, have identified...