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Obesity

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Large sodas can be sold in New York says court
Should daily exercise be mandatory in schools?
Irish public supports a sugar tax on soft drinks
First Communions, Harley-Davidsons, and abortion : The week in numbers
Vlog: What can be done to tackle rising obesity in Ireland?
Katie Varvos
Aaron McKenna: Can we have a ban on banning things, please?
Aaron McKenna
Some obese people may not be obese at all - here's how
How to tackle male obesity? Laughter, diet and being around other men
A Fine Gael senator wants to regulate ice-cream van chimes, but says 'it's about a bigger issue'
Almost one in four Irish adults are obese, a rate worse than most of Europe
Half-ton Mexican man, once the world's heaviest, dies aged 48
Reilly: More shops need to stop selling sweets and chocolates at checkouts
Darina Allen: A shared meal was once the bedrock of family life – its loss is a serious problem for society
Darina Allen
Opinion: How we deal with illness and ageing is painfully outdated
Robert Grant
Children face life span five years shorter than parents - but you can change this
This anti-obesity poster from France is totally unforgettable
This burger joint claims that it can give customers a heart attack
Rate of obesity among Irish children stabilising - except at disadvantaged schools
How much sugar do you eat everyday? Time to cut it in half
Column: Fat isn’t funny anymore – not when it’s costing the country almost €4bn a year
John Verling
Research finds targeted health programme lowers obesity in children
Column: Positive body image or normalising excess weight? The line for plus-size fashion
Lorraine Courtney
Aaron McKenna: Ban the school tuck shop and watch childhood obesity plummet
Aaron McKenna
Tuck shop crackdown: Quinn to issue healthy eating guidelines for schools
TVs, cars, computers all linked to obesity in poor nations
UK city sending 'motivational' texts to obese citizens
Ireland is eating more fast food as waistlines continue to grow...and grow
Alcohol abuse among over 50s has increased since the financial crisis
How football clubs helped male footie fans lose weight
Column: Should PE be an exam subject in schools? YES.
Steve Doody
Teens discover whether obesity awareness affects young people's food choices
Ariel Sharon, bankruptcy, and water meters: The week in numbers
Cases of obesity in developing countries 'more than triples' over 28 years
Small glasses of cordial have up to five cubes of sugar
This is what it is like to be a five-year-old in Ireland
Poll: Should the government do more to tackle Ireland's 'obesity crisis'?
Obesity linked to early onset of puberty in girls
Celebs and sports stars urged not to advertise sugary drinks
Prince George, peat briquettes and David Norris: The week in numbers