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Monday, March 11, 2013  Mayor's office plans to appeal.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Monday, January 28, 2013  Older smokers could pay up to $5000 more per year.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Being "mildly overweight" may reduce risk of premature death.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Booze v Soda: Adults get nearly as many empty calories from alcohol as sugary drinks

Monday, September 10, 2012  According to the CDC, obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States. Now, a Canadian dance studio is offering a pole dancing class for kids to get them exercising.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Happened on Monday night's Tonight Show.

Monday, August 13, 2012  The first study of its kind suggests that strict laws restricting junk food sales in schools may actually be working.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Both sides ready their arguments for public hearing over proposed New York City ban on big sugary drinks

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Officials say necessary to fight obesity.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  In a final attempt to lose weight, a 23-year-old man topping the scales at 700 pounds uploaded a video to YouTube asking for help.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Imagination Station’s newest highly interactive exercise and nutrition exhibit to open to the public this spring.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  More and more school kids are getting free or low-cost lunches now, and Medicare announced Tuesday it will pay for screenings and preventive services to help curb obesity.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Case of 200-pound 8-year-old in Ohio renews question: Should parents of obese lose custody?