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Doctors look to change the economics of obesity
Dan Gorenstein Jun 18, 2013
The American Medical Association votes to classify obesity as a disease in a move that will broaden coverage for related treatments.
Two years after the Partnership for Healthier America, have calorie counts decreased?
Gigi Douban May 30, 2013
In 2010, 16 food and beverage companies promised to reduce calories as part of the First Lady’s Partnership for a Healthier America. Two years later, how have they done?
Everyone pays the high cost of diabetes
Jeff Tyler Mar 7, 2013
New research says diabetes cost the nation a record $245 billion in 2012, up more than 40 percent in the past five years.
AB InBev faces watered down profits...and beer?
David Gura Feb 27, 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev is facing a lawsuit over whether or not the company has been watering down its beer.
Maker's Mark backs down from plans to dilute bourbon
Feb 18, 2013
The company that owns Maker's Mark, the brand known for bottles that are hand-sealed with wax, is backing down from a decision to water down its whiskey.
Maker's Mark lowers proof rather than run out
David Weinberg Feb 18, 2013
Makers of aged bourbon didn't anticipate a surge in popularity in both the U.S. and overseas, so whiskey distilled years ago is running short. Maker's Mark chose to add water to make its bourbon go further.
Coke fights a new consumer battle: Obesity
David Weinberg Jan 15, 2013
Sugared drinks are under attack for contributing to obesity, especially among children. Coke's new campaign acknowledges the concern.
Moutai shares tumble in China after goverment restriction
Mark Garrison Dec 25, 2012
Distillery stocks in China tumble this week after the government announced a ban on high priced spirits at state events.
Drink up at the Luv Shaq, baby
Amy Scott Dec 20, 2012
Basketball great Shaquille O'Neal puts his big name on a new brand of vodka.
British government wants booze price hike
Stephen Beard Nov 28, 2012
Faced with the costs of alcoholism and alcohol-related crime, Britain's government wants to introduce a mandatory minimum price for alcohol. Cheap drink is believed to cost the country billions of dollars each year.
