Lockdowns Had Little Impact on COVID-19
Data show Florida and New York had similar death numbers despite vastly different approaches.
Data show Florida and New York had similar death numbers despite vastly different approaches.
Liz Truss seeks to possibly end ill-advised bans on advertising and special deals on foods experts deem “unhealthy.”
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Government mandates have not resulted in a drop in sales of unhealthy snacks.
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Bans on ads, displays, refills, and buy-one-get-one-free offers
Regulations meant to curb childhood obesity will be more effective at hampering restaurants.
“I’ll pay whatever fine I have to, but I will never put calories on my menu,” says chef Wade Murphy.
Or maybe not. We probably need more research.
"It is illegal for employers in Washington to refuse to hire qualified potential employees because the employer perceives them to be obese."
Iconic British foods like Christmas pudding and strawberries and cream get censored.
In order to fight obesity, a U.K. health agency wants calorie caps on everything.
California in a nutshell: Laws that "feel good" but don't work pass. One that might actually help kids gets vetoed.
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Maybe folks angry about "fat-shaming" should have seen an episode before freaking out?
A city ordinance that took effect this week forces restaurants to join the fight against childhood obesity.
After years of being blamed for weight gain and metabolic issues, zero-calorie sweeteners and the drinks they flavor are being absolved.
Scott Gottlieb claims requiring the numbers on menus "does reduce overall caloric intake," which the research does not show.
The attack on fatty foods, in favor of carbohydrates, contributed to rising rates of obesity and diabetes.
A decade or more of "obesity paradox" research is just plain wrong.
Nanny efforts in the U.S. and Chile to shape eating habits continue to accomplish little.
Silly mobile game pisses off nannies, costs company $300,000.
Commissioner Scott Gottlieb applauds the agency's unfortunate mandate and promises clear guidance by the end of the year.
A handful of food-industry groups say an equally bad federal law takes precedence.
It's one of a growing number of misguided anti-soda laws around the country.
Despite claims by supporters, requiring calorie counts is neither easy nor sensible.
Expensive calorie count mandate set to begin on May 5. Is delay or repeal possible?
Cook County, Boulder, San Francisco, Oakland, and Albany, California, join Berkeley and Philadelphia in penalizing soft drink consumers.
WHO's proposal that countries enact steep fees globally is wrong and unjustified.
The city council rejected regressive paternalism in favor of a simple money grab.
You can lead people to Whole Foods, but you can't make them buy organic kale.
Mayor Jim Kenney freely admits it's a way for the city to make money.
The mandatory 'added sugar' disclosure is a misleading loser.
Did you know sugar helps make you fat? Of course you did.
Hillary Clinton joins Philadelphia's mayor in playing down the levy's paternalistic purpose.
Nanny tendencies overcome promise not to raise taxes on the less wealthy.
Two recent examples illustrate deep and broad problems.