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PM: Government has 'fiscal firepower' to support people during cost-of-living crisis
The Government has the “fiscal firepower” to support people through the cost-of-living crisis, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. Speaking from Powys in Wales, Mr Johnson told Sky News: “We’re putting in huge amounts of support right...
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A new CDC study found that many packaged meals and snacks for toddlers contain high levels of salt and sugar, potentially contributing to obesity and other health risks later. The research is based on an analysis of more than 1,000 food labels. (Feb. 2)
SOUNDBITE (English) Kathleen Burnett, Chicago mother of three girls, including two and half year old Sabina:
"I thought was so great _ it was organic, it was, you know, a perfect baby food _ ended up being full of sugar and I didn't even...
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Weight Loss Surgeries Up During Pandemic
One of the biggest COVID risk factors is obesity. Growing numbers of obese people are now turning to surgery.
Bloomberg
Kimbal Musk and the Millions Gardens Movement
Mar.31 -- Kimbal Musk, Big Green executive chairman and co-founder, discusses educating students through gardening at home. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Amanda Lang on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Demand for artifical joints soars as baby boomers age
Is that old hip or knee giving you trouble? If the answer is yes, you're not alone.
An American study shows the demand for replacement joints is soaring and now two in every 100 US citizens have an artificial joint fitted.
"The thigh...
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Calls for curbs on advertising in battle against obesity
Washington, DC - November 10, 2003
1. Pan view of food packaging designed to appeal to children
2. Close-up food and snack packages
3. Close-up children walking with their mother
4. Mid views parents carrying toddlers
5. Side view Margo...
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A French drug company says their morning-after pill, Norlevo, doesn't work for overweight and obese women. The key active ingredient is in similar emergency contraception widely available in the U.S., but doctors say there are alternatives. (Nov. 26)
(SUPER = Dr. Anjali Martinez, Asst. Prof. of OB/GYN, George Washington University)
"Some theories may be that the way the medicine is absorbed or metabolized may be impacted by the body weight."
(SUPER = Washington)
(SUPER = Dr. Anjali...
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Educating young Indians about diabetes prevention
New Delhi, Nov 06, 2008
1. Pan from wide of television in living room to Nandagopal and his wife on his couch
2. Close of remote control in his hands
3. Close of Nandagopal's face
4. Close of wife's face
5. Wide of the couple seated...
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NYC plans calorie-counting rule for chain restaurants
New York - 26 March, 2008
1. Wide shot of Times Square
2. Medium shot of people walking on sidewalk
3. Wide exterior of McDonald's restaurant
4. Exterior of McDonald's restaurant
5. Wide pullout of Red Lobster restaurant
6. Exterior of...
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Jamie Oliver presents an Eton Mess dessert to Downing Street
Jamie Oliver presents an Eton Mess dessert opposite Number 10 Downing Street to protest the Government’s U-turn on its anti-obesity strategy. The celebrity chef praised supermarket Tesco for pledging to ban two-for-one deals on junk food...
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Charity warns of risk of cancer from obesity
LEAD-IN:As many as 700,000 people in the UK could develop cancer in the next 20 years due to being overweight or obese, according to a new report by charity Cancer Research UK and charitable alliance the UK Health Forum.The projection is...
Sky News
Obesity problems in Britain may be underestimated
Obesity problems in Britain may be underestimated
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You are never too old to get fit ++REPLAY++
London, UK, November 26, 2012
1. Close of pensioners at line dancing class
2. Mid of pensioners dancing
3. Mid of Roy Paxman, the only male pensioner in the class
4. Close of Paxman's feet
5. Mid of woman dancing
6. Wide low view of...
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A French drug company says their morning-after pill, Norlevo, doesn't work for overweight and obese women. The key active ingredient is in similar emergency contraception widely available in the U.S., but doctors say there are alternatives. (Nov. 26)
(SUPER = Dr. Anjali Martinez, Asst. Prof. of OB/GYN, George Washington University)
"Some theories may be that the way the medicine is absorbed or metabolized may be impacted by the body weight."
(SUPER = Washington)
(SUPER = Dr. Anjali...
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Robot Duck Comforts Kids With Cancer
A plush, robotic duck may soon become a fixture in the world of children who have cancer. The social robot can be silly, happy, angry, scared or sick just like them, and help them cope creatively with their illness through the power of...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Michelle Obama pushes healthy food agenda in Milan
CLEAN : Michelle Obama pushes healthy food agenda in Milan
Bloomberg
We Are Positive on Momentum in U.S. Business, Says Novo Nordisk CEO
Dec.10 -- Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, chief executive officer at Novo Nordisk A/S, discusses the competitive environment for diabetes drugs, growth in the U.S. and innovation in the hemophilia space. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets:...
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Johnson not in favour of 'salt tax' proposals
Boris Johnson has said he is not attracted to idea of imposing extra taxes on food which hit “hard working people”. The National Food Strategy report commissioned by the Government recommended taxing salt and sugar.
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+++EMBARGO+++ Fresh food prices rising faster in some emerging countries
+++PLEASE NOTE THIS STORY IS STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 2301GMT MAY 10 2015+++WORLD HEALTHY DIET SOURCE: AP TELEVISIONRESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLY/ STRICT EMBARGOLENGTH:...
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Jamie Oliver presents an Eton Mess dessert at Downing Street
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has presented an Eton Mess dessert to a crowd of around 200 supporters in the pouring rain outside Downing Street. He said it was “symbolic of the mess” ministers have created by postponing England’s National...
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The federal government is updating its dietary guidelines in hopes of combating the rampant obesity plaguing the nation's adults and children
HEADLINE: Govt.: Cut the sodium, fat; add fruits, vegetables
CAPTION: The federal government is updating its dietary guidelines in hopes of combating the rampant obesity plaguing the nation's adults and children. (Jan. 31)
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At a lab in suburban Los Angeles, two teens wear cell phone like devices on their bodies which record how much they move. As AP''s John Mone reports, the overweight teens hope the technology will help them shed pounds.
HEADLINE: Wireless devices may help overweight teens shed pounds.
CAPTION: At a lab in suburban Los Angeles, two teens wear cell phone like devices on their bodies which record how much they move. As AP''s John Mone reports, the ...