A new New York City public health program aims to improve body image among tweens. But will it help?
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The New York City Soda Ban, and a Brief History of Bloomberg’s Nudges
Nothing like a tall, cool drink in the heat of summer, right? Not if it’s a sugar-sweetened soda, and not if you’re in New York City.
New York City Mandates Sex Ed Classes for Public School Kids
When New York City’s public school students return to classes this year, there will be a new addition to their curriculum: sex education classes that will include instruction on how to use a condom and strategies for resisting …
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NYC Bans Smoking in Parks, Beaches and Pedestrian Plazas
New York’s City Council voted last week to pass a law extending the city’s smoking ban to parks, beaches and public plazas where pedestrians congregate like in Times Square and Union Square.
NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s New Proposal: No Food Stamps for Soda
It’s no secret that New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg wants to force change in his city’s health.