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A boy collects candy as he goes trick-or-treating for Halloween in Santa Monica, California, October 31, 2012. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)

Foods That are Worse for You Than Halloween Candy

by Alejandra Martinez

There's a surprising amount of sugar in some "healthy" foods compared to your favorite Halloween treats

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A man smokes a cigarette next to a mural of a man wearing a protective mask amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 30, 2020. The photo shows a man wearing a mask pulled down around his chin smoking. Next to him is a mural of a worried-looking man in a mask. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

COVID-19 Shows Us It's Time to Tackle Obesity and Overweight

by Katherine Leach-Kemon, Christopher Troeger, Theo Vos

Lessons and cautionary tales from the anti-smoking movement show us a way to move forward

Picture of a huge mound of carrots displayed on a vendor's stand at the Farmers' Market in Ta' Qali
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To Encourage Healthy Eating, Use the Carrot, Not Just the Stick

by Katherine Leach-Kemon

As communities consider taxing sugary drinks, they should also consider the critical role of healthy food subsidies