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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

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L.A. Organizations Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Comments (8) | cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, childhood obesity, Denise Hunter, fitness, Grant Tomkinson, Health, Kids Cook With Heart, let's move, Lionheart Fitness Kids, Los Angeles and Region, Michelle Obama, obesity epidemic, Obesity in Los Angeles, Playball, research study, Teaching Gardens, The American Heart Association, University of Australia

Gabi Duncan
Staff Reporter

The health of the next generation is seriously at risk. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Government Must Step Up School Lunch Regulation

Comments (1) | American Medical Association, children's health, Coehlo, Congress, Education, Food, Health, low income families, lunch, National School Lunch Program, nutrition, Obesity, obesity epidemic, Opinion, pizza, public health, public school, school lunch, school lunch regulation, usda

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Katrina Kaiser
Contributor

Governments need to stand up for the kids in the face of big business. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Fast Food Consumes 11 Percent Of America's Diet

Comments (1) | calories, chipotle, corner bakery cafe, diet, fast food, fast food health, Health, Health, income, obese, Obesity, obesity epidemic, Panera Bread, young adults

Food Desert (Daniella Segura / Neon Tommy)

Daniella Segura
Staff Writer

Find out the facts from the latest study.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

American Beverage Companies Revamp Vending Machines to Fight Obesity

Comments (0) | american beverage association, calories count vending program, choose health LA, choose less weigh less, fast food, Health, la county, Los Angeles, mcdonalds, Obesity, obesity epidemic, portion control, portion sizes, soda, vending machines

Katherine Ostrowski
Staff Reporter

Vending machines join the battle against obesity by encouraging consumers to choose low-calorie options.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

American Obesity Predictions For 2030 Appear Risky

Comments (0) | cancer, diabetes, Health, Health, healthcare system, heart disease, Obesity, obesity epidemic

Rebecca Dancer
Contributing Writer

If current obesity trends continue, all 50 states will have rates higher than 44 percent.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Walnut Boot Camp Stresses Life Style Changes

Comments (0) | Eric Bonilla, health care, Los Angeles and Region, obesity epidemic, Robert Girandola, study, Walnut Women's Boot Camp, weight loss

Brianne Walker
Staff Contributor

One women's-only boot camp in Walnut stresses life style changes to battle the national obesity epidemic.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Walnut Boot Camp Stresses Life Style Changes

Comments (0) | California, Eric Bonilla, Health, health care, nutrition, obesity epidemic, Robert Girandola, Walnut Women's Boot Camp, weight

Brianne Walker
Staff Reporter

One women's only, Walnut boot camp battles the national obesity epidemic to by promoting healthy lifestyles.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Obesity: America's Epidemic

Comments (1) | center for food law and policy, david heber, Hammer Museum, Health, michael roberts, National, Obesity, obesity epidemic, school garden, UCLA, ucla center for human nutrition

A chef visits Kihei Elementary students to teach about produce they grew (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

Jacqueline Gantes
Staff Reporter

The overweight outnumber the underweight.

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