U.N. Health Goals Weakened by Industry Pressure, Experts Say

Public health advocates complained that the final recommendations on combating chronic illness removed calls for taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sweetened drinks.

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More Children Are Now Obese Than Underweight, UN Report Finds

One in 10 children worldwide now has obesity, a report from UNICEF found, and the number of overweight children has more than doubled in low- and middle-income countries since 2000.

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Chronic Disease Deaths Have Fallen Globally, but Progress in U.S. Stalled

Among working-age Americans, death from chronic disease actually increased — a rarity among high-income countries, a new report shows.

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New N.Y.C. Food Standards Could Spell Doom for Chicken Nuggets

The standards prohibit processed meat and limit the use of artificial sweeteners in meals served by nearly a dozen city agencies, including the Department of Education.

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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Diabetes Risk, Study Shows

Strong evidence suggests that following the diet, cutting calories and exercising lowers the chances of developing diabetes for those with metabolic risk factors.

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Are Samosas Unhealthy? Some Indians Find Official Advice Hard to Swallow.

A government advisory noting the high fat and sugar levels in many popular snacks was seen by some as an attack on India’s beloved street food.

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How Many Steps Do You Really Need in a Day?

A new study identifies the right number to reap the health benefits of walking.

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A New Barbie Wears Blue Polka-Dots, and a Glucose Monitor

The doll pairs a blue polka-dot outfit with an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor.

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Should I Be Worried About Arsenic in Rice?

A recent report raised concerns that it contains high levels of the heavy metal. Here’s what that may mean for your health.

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A Hospital Was in Critical Condition. Could $1.1 Billion Fix It?

University Hospital at Downstate in Brooklyn faces many of the problems plaguing other medical centers in New York, but the state has reversed course and is investing in it.

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