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Access to healthy and nutritious foods is a critical building block for health and development at all stages across the life course.

06.10.2019 a close up of a can pull

Warning: Sweet Drinks Ahead

In the midst of a nationwide obesity epidemic, taxing and labeling policies on sugary drinks can work together to help consumers make healthier choices.

Fellow Greg Kantor

05.24.2019 a group of shopping carts in a parking lot

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Healthy Corner Stores, Healthier Communities

In San Francisco, the Healthy Retail initiative is building healthier corner stores to improve tobacco control, alcohol prevention, and healthy nutrition.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

05.08.2019 a group of green vegetables

Rooftop Farms as Pharmacies

Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm acts as a green roof to reduce energy consumption and sources local foods for providers to prescribe to patients.

Fellow Sampada Nandyala

05.01.2019 a bottle of ketchup and french fries

Food Swamps "Swamp Out" Health

Higher ratios of fast food outlets to grocers were significantly associated with higher rates of hospitalizations among diabetics.

Guest Author Aryn Phillips