Obese Children More Affected By Food Ads And More News

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Sandwiches for Sandy Help: No. 7 Sub has asked three chefs (including Jean-Georges Vongerichten and April Bloomfield) to create fancy sandwiches, with proceeds going to Hurricane Sandy relief. [NY Times]

Tongues vs. Nose: We all know that smells definitely help people taste, but new research indicates that the tongue also helps a nose smell. More reason to experiment with cheese. [Washington Post]

Why You Should Keep Drinking Coffee: Despite plenty of studies about the pros and cons of drinking coffee, the bottom line is people who drink more coffee tend to live longer. Good news for us. [The Atlantic]

Obese Children Affected by Ads: According to new research, children who are obese might be more susceptible to food advertising, upping brand recognition and loyalty. [HuffPo]