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US judge blocks New York ban on giant fizzy drinks
Mar 12, 2013 04:51 EDT
A New York judge blocked mayor Michael Bloomberg's planned ban on giant sodas, dealing a setback to his public health agenda just hours before curbs on selling such drinks were due to begin.
US judge blocks New York ban on giant fizzy drinks
Mar 11, 2013 21:19 EDT
A New York judge blocked mayor Michael Bloomberg's planned ban on giant sodas, dealing a setback to his public health agenda just hours before curbs on selling such drinks were due to begin.
US judge blocks New York ban on giant sodas
Mar 11, 2013 17:19 EDT
A judge in New York on Monday blocked city mayor Michael Bloomberg's planned ban on giant sodas, just a few hours before restrictions on the sale of such drinks were due to come into effect.
Beverage groups sue over New York 'supersize' ban
Oct 13, 2012 17:12 EDT
A US beverage industry group and other businesses filed a lawsuit Friday against the administration of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg seeking to block restrictions on sales of large soda drinks.
Beverage groups sue over New York 'supersize' ban
Oct 12, 2012 21:38 EDT
A US beverage industry group and other businesses filed a lawsuit Friday against the administration of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg in a bid to block restrictions on sales of large soda drinks.
Coke, Pepsi to drop level of 'cancer' chemical
Mar 09, 2012 11:23 EST
Coca-Cola said Friday it will lower levels of a chemical in caramel coloring to comply with a California law, but insisted the beverage's recipe will not change and poses no health risks.
Sharp rise in hospitalizations tied to energy drinks: report
Nov 22, 2011 16:40 EST
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Emergency room visits linked to energy drink consumption have surged in recent years, according to a report released on Tuesday, as more people combine the popular beverages with alcohol and drugs.
Sharp rise in hospitalizations tied to energy drinks: report
Nov 22, 2011 16:08 EST
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Emergency room visits linked to energy drink consumption have surged in recent years, according to a report released on Tuesday, as more people combine the popular beverages with alcohol and drugs.
Washington state liquor sales headed for privatization
Nov 09, 2011 02:02 EST
SEATTLE (Reuters) - A ballot initiative strongly backed by Costco to close state-run liquor stores in Washington state and allow sales of hard spirits in supermarkets and big-box retail outlets took a wide lead in early returns on Tuesday.
Costco pours money into Washington state liquor vote
Nov 05, 2011 15:14 EDT
SEATTLE (Reuters) - An initiative backed by Costco to allow supermarkets and warehouse stores to sell liquor in the state of Washington has shattered an election spending record, and a recent poll showed the measure may pass.
Soft drink makers target U.S. youth online: study
Oct 31, 2011 21:40 EDT
(Reuters) U.S. children and teenagers are seeing far more soda advertising than before, with blacks and Hispanics the major targets, as marketers have expanded online, according to a study released on Monday.
Teens, young men way over limit on sugary drinks
Aug 31, 2011 14:30 EDT
CHICAGO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - About half of the population drinks a sugar-sweetened beverage on any given day, with teens and young men consuming way more than recommended limits for staying healthy, according to new government data.
Exclusive: Soda makers escalate attacks over obesity
Jul 20, 2011 00:07 EDT
LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. public awareness campaigns about sugary soft drinks are under legal attack by beverage makers, which have sued New York City's health department and hit local governments with requests for documents on the science behind the initiatives.
Study links sugary drinks with high blood pressure
Feb 28, 2011 17:34 EST
LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Scientists have linked drinking sugary drinks like fizzy cola and fruit drinks with high blood pressure and say their findings suggest that cutting both sugar and salt intake could help reduce the risk.
Food tax could trim some people's calorie intake
Feb 17, 2011 16:20 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People are generally more likely to pass on high-calorie food when there is a tax on it -- though it might not matter to everyone, a small study suggests.
Group calls for FDA ban of soda 'caramel'
Feb 16, 2011 16:30 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some chemically enhanced caramel food colorings used in widely consumed cola drinks could cause cancer and should be banned, a U.S. consumer advocacy group urged the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday.
As sales soar, experts warn about energy drinks
Feb 14, 2011 03:53 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - With Americans chugging energy drinks like never before, fears are growing among doctors that the ingredients might be putting some consumers at risk.
Doctors urge caution with popular energy drinks
Nov 12, 2010 16:38 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Even though energy drinks are hugely popular and can be bought just about anywhere from corner markets to big-box stores to gyms, researchers writing in this month's Mayo Clinic Proceedings urge caution in using them and endorse federal regulation.
Washington voters reject taxes on candy, gum, pop
Nov 03, 2010 00:04 EDT
Washington state voters repeal new taxes on candy, gum, pop and processed foods. Washington state voters have rolled back new taxes on candy, gum, pop, bottled water and some processed foods.
New York takes new aim at sugary drinks
Oct 08, 2010 11:56 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York expanded its anti-obesity campaign on Thursday with a proposal to ban the use of food stamps to buy sugary drinks, drawing beverage industry complaints that it is another government attempt to tell people how to behave.
