WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Washington could contain Iran through the use of anti-corruption measures targeting companies doing business with Iran, analysts say.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Investors in the Iranian energy sector should follow the example of world bankers through tough sanctions to punish post-election Tehran, analysts say.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 27 (UPI) -- Unilever intends to remove all artificial trans fats from all its soft-spread margarine brands, the Dutch consumer giant said Monday.

WASHINGTON, June 22 (UPI) -- U.S. physicians, health organizations and nutrition experts are asking President Barack Obama to create a Presidential Commission to combat obesity.

WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- A federal tax on soda pop is not the way to fight childhood obesity in America, said former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

WASHINGTON, May 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate is considering levying a tax on sugary soft drinks to help pay for the overhaul of the nation's healthcare system, political sources say.

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 2 (UPI) -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging Pennsylvania's governor to ignore a recommendation opposing banning artificial trans fat in foods.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers are recommending longer, more sensitive testing on lab animals to determine whether industrial chemicals cause cancer.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Al-Qaida leaders are adopting a more defensive tone in their public pronouncements, indicating they may be concerned that criticism from former allies and the increasing civilian death toll from their attacks are undermining their support, according to a senior U.S. intelligence official.