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New Grants Support the Spread of Tobacco Policy Changes to Protect Americans' Health

December 14, 2004 | News Release

The grants will support tobacco prevention and cessation policy initiatives, especially for people living in communities most affected by tobacco-related disease and exposure.

New Report: Adult Obesity Increases in 28 States

June 29, 2010 | News Release

Striking disparities persist; obesity rates highest among Blacks and in Southern states.

New Report: Adult Obesity Increases in 16 States in the Past Year

July 7, 2011 | News Release

Since 1995 rates have doubled or nearly doubled in 17 states.

New Report Calls Food Safety System Antiquated, Calls for Reform

March 25, 2009 | News Release

The report calls for the immediate consolidation of food safety leadership within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ultimately the creation of a separate Food Safety Administration within HHS.

New Statewide Indiana Poll Finds Strong and Growing Voter Support for Smokefree Workplaces

February 9, 2009 | News Release

Strong majority of voters want the right to breathe clean air inside all workplaces, including restaurants, bars and casinos.

New Study Shows Sepsis and Pneumonia Caused by Hospital-Acquired Infections Kill 48,000 Patients; Cost $8.1 Billion to Treat

February 21, 2010 | News Release/Video

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) killed 48,000 people and ramped up health care costs by $8.1 billion in 2006 alone.

Nuevo Informe de Yale Revela Mercadeo Inaudito de Bebidas Azucaradas a los Jovenes a Pesar de las Promesas de la Industria

January 1, 2011 | News Release

Young people are being exposed to a substantial amount of marketing for sugary drinks, such as full-calorie soda, sports drinks, energy drinks, and fruit drinks, according to a new study from the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity.

Pharmaceutical Conservation Key to Slowing Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections

September 7, 2010 | News Release

Proposal would reward drug companies for reducing resistance.

Poll Shows Strong Voter Support for Nutrition Standards for Food and Beverages Sold in School Vending Machines and a la Carte Lines

April 19, 2012 | News Release

Findings come as USDA prepares to release proposed standards.

Report Finds Food Safety System in Crisis

April 29, 2008 | News Release

Outdated federal policies, limited oversight of imports, and gaps in state regulations leave Americans unnecessarily vulnerable.

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