Tamil Nadu government should prepare timeline to ensure closure of liquor stores: Anbumani

Tamil Nadu government should prepare timeline to ensure closure of liquor stores: Anbumani

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday demanded that 500 liquor stores be shut down every quarter in Tamil Nadu to ensure that the State has no liquor stores within the next two-and-a-half years. He welcomed the State government’s announcement to shut down 500 liquor stores from June 22. In a statement, he said that a … Read more

Flavored Vapes Still in Stores Despite Federal Ban

Flavored Vapes Still in Stores Despite Federal Ban

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Kid-friendly flavored e-cigarettes are still widely available online and in stores, despite a federal judge’s ruling that should have pulled the products off store shelves by early September, a new report shows. The judge’s ruling follows on U.S. Food and Drug Administration action … Read more

Kids’ Weight Rises When Convenience Stores Open

Kids’ Weight Rises When Convenience Stores Open

MONDAY, Dec. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Children have an increased risk of obesity when there are more convenience stores in their neighborhood, a new study shows. “In this study, we found that community food environment, particularly small neighborhood stores, can significantly influence children’s weight status. Our findings are useful for designing future interventions … Read more