Stories Tagged as
Obesity
Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent to resign next year
Dec 9, 2016
He steps down in the face of declining soda sales, but will remain in the company as chairman.
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Pepsi looking for sweeter returns, but cutting sugar
Oct 17, 2016
Pepsi plans to cut calories in two-thirds of its drinks to target obesity.
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Coca Cola throws its weight into obesity research
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Tommy Andres
Aug 10, 2015
NYT reporter explains the strategy of more exercise instead of less soda.
The new math in healthcare: make money by saving money
Jun 22, 2015
The idea: lower medical costs a lot by spending a little more on social services.
How Mexico is fighting obesity
by
Stan Alcorn
May 18, 2015
The obesity rate in Mexican children has reportedly tripled in the past decade.
In Mexico, things go better with...water
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 10, 2015
Mexico is fighting obesity by urging people to drink less soda and more water.
Medicare open enrollment brings change
Oct 15, 2014
Medicare's annual open enrollment period starts today. What has changed?
For public good, not for profit.
FDA approves new weight-loss drug
Sep 11, 2014
It's made up of a combination of drugs used to treat depression and addiction.
The science of food and sound
by
David Gura
Apr 2, 2014
Why businesses are interested in 'neurogastronomy'
As fast food makes inroads, India's obesity rate rockets
by
Rahul Tandon
Mar 31, 2014
For many better-off young Indians, Western-style fast food is considered cool. And as they down burgers and sugary sodas, obesity is spreading.