Soda wars fizz in New York after proposed ban
A soda war fizzed in New York as the city health department began to consider a proposal by health-conscious Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban super-sized soft drinks.
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Cancer sufferers to get World Trade Center aid
People with cancer who were caught in the aftermath of the World Trade Center collapse during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York should be eligible for aid, authorities proposed Friday.
Legal challenges to New York soda ban face uphill climb
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on large-size sugary soft drinks in New York isn’t winning him many new friends in the beverage and restaurant industries. Trouble is, they may not be able to stop him, at least in the courts. The mayor’s proposal would change the city’s administrative code, giving the health department the power to levy fines on most restaurants, movie theaters, food carts and delis that sell sugary soft drinks larger than 16 ounces. The health board is expected to pass the plan later this year, and the law could take effect by next spring. …
New York mayor to ban super-size sodas
New York's billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg extended his war against unhealthy habits with an unprecedented proposal for banning super-sized sweet drinks.
New York mayor seeks ban on sale of big sugary drinks
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to propose a far-reaching municipal ban on sales of large-size sugary beverages by restaurants, mobile food carts, movie theaters and delis, his administration said on Wednesday. A document outlining the proposal said it was aimed at fighting an epidemic of obesity, citing public health statistics showing that 58 percent of New York City adults and nearly 40 percent of city public school students are obese or overweight. …
Belmont Stakes 2012: I'll Have Another's exercise rider ready to rejoin star …
| By David Grening Jonny Garcia, the regular exercise rider for I'll Have Another, is expected to have his paperwork completed so he can resume riding the Triple Crown candidate in New York. Jonny Garcia, the regular exercise rider of I'll Have Another, … See all stories on this topic » |
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City getting exercise stations for elderly at Hyde Park
Exercise stations specifically designed for the elderly and handicapped will be installed over the coming weeks, thanks to a $25000 health and wellness grant from New York state. The new trail, known as the Niagara Elders Exercise Loop or NEEL, …
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Our View: Exercise your right to vote
By Anonymous Five states, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and Rhode Island, will hold Republican presidential primaries today, and although there are four names on the ballot, it isn't much of a contest. Former Massachusetts Gov.
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Train your brain to lose weight: Preparing for a diet is key to success …
| A colleague offers us a chocolate biscuit, and our diet unravels faster than you can say 'HobNobs'. What to do? Well, the latest trick from New York is to train your brain not to give in to snacks — before you start any weight–loss regime. See all stories on this topic » |
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FTC shuts down marketers hawking diet products on fake 'news' sites
| The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it has effectively shut down two online marketers as part of a continuing crackdown on fake news websites that peddle weight–loss products such as acai berry supplements. New York-based Intermark … See all stories on this topic » |
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Factbox: Ethisphere’s most ethical companies of 2012
(Reuters) – The Ethisphere Institute, a New York think tank, included 145 companies in its sixth annual list of the world’s most ethical companies, up from 110 in 2011. Companies are evaluated for having, and enforcing, clear policies on areas including bribery, supplier conduct and investor communications. The list has steadily become more global over the years and this year’s version includes two of India’s largest companies — Tata Steel Ltd and Wipro Ltd. …
Qi Gong Exercise Programs to Premiere in March on New York Area Public …
NEW YORK, March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Millions of harried New York-area residents will soon be asked to slow down, breathe, and try what may be counterintuitive to their idea of exercise. The ancient Chinese exercise of Qi Gong, …
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