Applying Tobacco Tax Lessons to Sugary Drinks
Scholar says price minimums and prohibitions on discounts must accompany sugary beverage taxes.
How Fear Can Help Fight Ebola
Public fears of Ebola give health officials an opportunity to harness public attention for greater good.
Will a Proposed E-Cigarette Rule Adequately Protect Youth?
The FDA recently proposed a rule on e-cigarettes, but critics claim key protections are still needed.
A New Tax-and-Spend Strategy to Fight Obesity
Scholar proposes a manufacturers’ excise tax to fund obesity-prevention efforts.
Agencies Collaborate to Combat the Creation and Spread of “Super Bugs”
Report highlights CDC’s efforts to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance.
Agencies Act to Address Risks from Sun Exposure
U.S. government takes measures to protect public from excessive sun exposure.
Proposed Rule Imposes Spending Ratio on Insurers in Medicare Contracts
Rule would establish minimum health care spending requirements for some Medicare plans.
Improving Drug Safety Regulation after the Meningitis Outbreak
Congress should provide FDA with clearer authority and increased resources.
Marijuana in Colorado: Legalized but Regulated
Colorado will need to regulate the market for a federally-banned drug.