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A man selling packets of cigarettes walks through a street, in the old district of Kano, Nigeria, on August 24, 2017.

Using Health Taxes to Promote Public Good

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To accelerate progress on health taxes, governments should address three challenges that have stalled the reform

Foods That are Worse for You Than Halloween Candy

Foods That are Worse for You Than Halloween Candy

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There's a surprising amount of sugar in some "healthy" foods compared to your favorite Halloween treats

COVID-19 Shows Us It's Time to Tackle Obesity and Overweight

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Lessons and cautionary tales from the anti-smoking movement show us a way to move forward

A man smokes a cigarette next to a mural of a man wearing a protective mask amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 30, 2020. The photo shows a man wearing a mask pulled down around his chin smoking. Next to him is a mural of a worried-looking man in a mask. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

To Encourage Healthy Eating, Use the Carrot, Not Just the Stick

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As communities consider taxing sugary drinks, they should also consider the critical role of healthy food subsidies

Picture of a huge mound of carrots displayed on a vendor's stand at the Farmers' Market in Ta' Qali