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War on sale of treats: Sweet ban in obesity fight

Health campaigners want to stop awkward scenes of parents pressured to buy treats (Image: Ian Allenden/ Alamy Stock Photo) Health chiefs are ordering new curbs on the sale of treats. Piled-high offers on items like chocolates and sweets face a ban. Ministers want to tackle the obesity crisis especially among children by curbing deals promoting products… Read More »

Democrats Fight Back Against Lawsuit Threatening Health Law

Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Democrats on Thursday officially launched their pushback against a December federal court decision that declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. A group of 17 Democratic state attorneys general formally appealed the Dec. 14 decision in Texas v. U.S. issued by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor.… Read More »

Global Health: The Fight Against Malaria Has Reached a Standstill

Progress against malaria has stalled, and the disease remains a significant threat to billions of people despite the expensive, decades-long efforts to contain it, the World Health Organization reported on Monday. According to the W.H.O.’s latest annual assessment, there were an estimated 220 million cases of malaria last year, and about 435,000 deaths from the… Read More »

Deaf-Owned Eateries Forge Path To Fight Joblessness Among Those With Hearing Loss

Mozzeria is one of the most talked-about pizzerias in the heart of a vibrant San Francisco neighborhood. Every staff member employed at the restaurant identifies as deaf or hard of hearing. Courtesy of Mozzeria, San Francisco hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Mozzeria, San Francisco Mozzeria is one of the most talked-about pizzerias in the… Read More »

8 Foods To Fight Stress

          We feel wrung often by the stressors in our daily life. And, stress affects the food choices that we make. The most often foods that one picks up in stress are foods high in fat, sugary foods and drinks. The vending machines seem the easiest choice instead of looking out… Read More »