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PepsiCo unveils "smart" vending machine to stave off obesity concerns
2015-12-14 15:08:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
PepsiCo has launched a new vending machine that gives consumers detailed nutritional information on each product.
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Is Obesity Driving Up US Childbirth-Related Deaths?
2015-12-05 18:46:55| Biotech - Topix.net
The number of American women who have died as a result of pregnancy or childbirth has doubled since 1987, making the U.S. one of only eight countries -- including Afghanistan and South Sudan -- where the rate of deaths among expectant moms is rising. One key reason: Rising obesity rates, experts say.
Group funded by Coke to fight obesity disbanding
2015-12-04 05:31:46| Beverages - Topix.net
A nonprofit funded by the Coca-Cola Co. to combat obesity is disbanding following revelations about the beverage maker's involvement with the group.
Group funded by Coke to fight obesity disbanding
2015-12-01 05:21:17| Beverages - Topix.net
A nonprofit funded by the Coca-Cola Co. to combat obesity said it is disbanding following revelations about the beverage maker's involvement with the group.
Chief Coca-Cola Scientist Steps Down Amid Controversy Over Obesity Research
2015-11-28 04:41:44| Beverages - Topix.net
Coca-Cola's chief scientist and health officer, Rhona Applebaum, has left the company after helping set up a nonprofit research group tasked with downplaying the role of sugary drinks in the obesity epidemic. In August, The New York Times reported that the company had financial ties to the research group - the Global Energy Balance Network, which is made up of university researchers, according to Ars Technica.
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