A new report finds that the nation’s obesity epidemic is going to get worse, but researchers say New York City is moving in the right direction to make sure the prediction doesn’t come true.
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Department of Health officially approves soda ban
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City Department of Health slated to pass ban on large sodas
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Bronx bodega shooting victim’s kin want cops investigated
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Multimillion dollar Manhattan apts sell huge in summer
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Council mulls bills to improve bike safety
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NYC Marathon organizers change mind about checked bags ban
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