By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Governments should tax sugary drinks to fight the global epidemics of obesity and diabetes, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, recommendations industry swiftly branded “discriminatory” and “unproven”. A 20 percent price increase could reduce consumption of sweet drinks by the same proportion, the WHO said in…
RICHMOND, Ind
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) – Volunteers already have been collecting extra food from local schools to feed the hungry, but organizers now are reaching out to local restaurants and institutions to expand the collection in a project called Wayne County Food Rescue. The program is designed to recover good food that otherwise would be thrown out…
Stress Makes You Hungry For Junk Food
Maureenpr/Getty Images Much of what scientists know about stress eating comes from cramming animals into Plexiglas tubes. When researchers subject lab rats to this particular discomfort for several hours every day, the rodents lose their appetites for healthy pet food. But if given access to junk foods, such as a high-sugar or high-fat treat, the…