Chief Coca-Cola scientist leaves amid criticism over obesity research

Rhona Applebaum, Coca-Cola’s chief scientist and health officer, is stepping down from the company. The news follows reports that Applebaum helped set up a nonprofit research group tasked with downplaying the role of sugary drinks in the obesity epidemic and highlighting the benefits of exercise. In August, The New York Times reported that the company had financial ties to the research group—the Global Energy Balance Network...
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