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A tax on sugary drinks can make us healthier—it's time for Australia to introduce one, say researchers
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes.
May 6, 2024
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New LawAtlas data show widespread preemption efforts by US states in policy domains that could improve health
Across the US, states are increasingly using preemption to stymie local advancement of public health policy strategies, according to updated data released today to LawAtlas.org by the Center for Public Health Law Research ...
Dec 18, 2020
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Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to end Obamacare
US President Donald Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court Thursday to strike down Obamacare, which has provided health insurance to tens of millions of Americans.
Jun 26, 2020
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Single-payer plan in New York could cover all without increasing spending
A single-payer health care plan could expand coverage for all New York State residents, but would require significant new tax revenue, according to an analysis released today by the RAND Corporation and the New York State ...
Aug 1, 2018
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What the latest health overhaul push means for consumers
Only one thing is certain for insurance shoppers if the latest attempt to replace former President Barack Obama's health care law succeeds: Uncertainty.
Sep 25, 2017
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State safety nets offer uneven support to low-income working families, policy tool shows
When it comes to providing economic assistance to families living near the poverty line, state practice and policy implementation vary in ways unexplained by differences in economic performance or the cost of living, according ...
Dec 17, 2015
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Powdered alcohol approved by US regulators
(HealthDay)—U.S. regulators have approved a controversial powdered alcohol product called Palcohol, which is meant to be mixed into drinks.
Mar 12, 2015
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Studies take early look at health law's premiums
Coverage under President Barack Obama's health care law won't be cheap, but two independent private studies show that cost-conscious consumers hunting for lower premiums will have plenty of options.
Sep 4, 2013
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State tax incentives do not appear to increase the rate of living organ donation
The policies that several states have adopted giving tax deductions or credits to living organ donors do not appear to have increased donation rates. Authors of the study, appearing in the August issue of the American Journal ...
Aug 30, 2012
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