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Soda sales fizzling out
Jeremy Hobson Mar 21, 2012
New numbers out today show that the soda sales slump that has been going on for years continued to speed up in 2011, with consumers buying more healthy beverages in its place.
Consuming white rice linked to risk of diabetes
David Brancaccio Mar 22, 2012
Publishing in the British Medical Journal, researchers looked at four studies covering 350,000 people in Asia and the West.
Overweight cops suffer criticism in Britain
Kate McGough Mar 16, 2012
The cliche that cops like to eat doughnuts might be true in the U.K., where police officers could soon feet their unhealthy ways reflected in their paycheck.
Kansas City grandma worries about Medicare
Emma Williams Mar 14, 2012
In this election year, commentator Emma Williams fears the health care program for seniors and the disabled will become a political football.
The growth of the genetic testing industry
David Brancaccio Mar 12, 2012
A new study that predicts that Americans could be spending $25 billion a year by the end of this decade on genetics testing. It's believed that the prospect of being able to sequence whole genomes at an affordable cost now is really a gamechanger.
McDonald's woos cash-strapped customers
Sally Herships Mar 8, 2012
McDonald's hopes to boost sales by expanding its options for value-conscious customers, including a new "Extra Value Menu."
Health care costs: A pain in the neck
Renee Lux Mar 2, 2012
When you're in pain and in need of treatment, it's hard to pay really close attention to your health care choices. Commentator Renee Lux describes how treating her stiff neck led to a huge hike in her insurance costs.
Sugar: Public (health) enemy No. 1?
Mark Bittman Mar 12, 2012
Commentator Mark Bittman argues we should regulate sugar like we do cigarettes.
Manufacturing jobs up in Ohio
Brian Bull Mar 1, 2012
Most of the growth comes from an unexpected source. Politicians jockey to take credit.
The future of food in a warming world
Jon Miller Feb 27, 2012
Bangladesh, once a poster child for the food crisis, has made dramatic progress. But will our changing climate sweep away the gains?
