Judge Blocks Bloomberg Administration Soda Size Caps ... For Now

I wouldn't count out Mayor Bloomberg and the New York City Health Department quite yet. When the city became the first to require calorie counts on chain restaurant menus, the industry similarly tried to use the courts to stop that measure from taking effect. Ultimately, the city prevailed, paving the way for other jurisdictions, and eventually Congress, to pass similar calorie labeling measures.

By CSPI, USA,

Health Policy Resource.

AAAS Forum Discusses the Human Rights of Children in Scientific Research

Researchers who work with children must take extra care to protect their interests and rights, while still providing enough answers to make the research useful to the children. However, experts at a recent AAAS event said the definition of those rights and ethical research practices continue to develop with the advent of new technologies. .

By AAAS, USA.

Technology Policy Resource.