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Understanding animals could help doctors treat human patients, says UCLA cardiologist
Cardiologist Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, as a cardiac consultant at the Los Angeles Zoo, discovered that collaborations between veterinarians and medical doctors are beneficial to both professions. In her new book, she explores how health problems in animals might offer some solutions for humans....
Bloomberg's New York sugary drink ban blocked in court
New York City's ban on the sale of sugary drinks was struck down in court earlier this week, one day before the ban was supposed to take effect. And while some critics cheered, other critics say the ban wasn't broad enough to cover the range of potentially harmful sugary drinks....
New Coca-Cola ad represents same happy approach, but with very different message
The new ad campaign from Coca-Cola aims to tackle the ongoing obesity problem in the United States. While some call it an attempt at re-branding the company, one critic sees this as an opportunity for global dialogue....
Group: America's obesity problem is hurting national security
Some 9 million Americans between the ages of 17 and 24 are too obese to serve in the military. Add to that young people who are unfit for military service for other reasons and just 25 percent of America's youth are able to serve in the military. A group of retired military leaders are encouraging America to get a handle on its weight problem....
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