Diets in Review
The Food and Drug Admisnistraion is denying The Natural Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) request to ban BPA from the United States. The Food and Drug Administration’s assessment is that the scientific evidence currently suggests that the very low levels of … Continue reading
Within the next two days, The Supreme Court will argue whether or not President Obama’s Affordable Care Act is constitutional. And although the court will likely reach a decision, it then retreats to take several months’ deliberation time, which means … Continue reading
In a time when nearly 17 percent of America’s children are considered obese, there are several fingers being pointed and many debates taking place. Sometimes restaurants are under fire for advertising and serving unhealthy food to kids. Our schools catch … Continue reading
I used to have this strange fascination with celebrity news. Or more accurately, strange obsession. One of my favorite things to do in college was go to Barnes and Noble, grab an americano and a stack of magazines and drink up … Continue reading
For many in this country, spring has sprung. While the warmer temps and sunny days are a delight to most, springtime can mean suffering for others. From allergies to illness, spring can be bring a surprising amounts of problems. This … Continue reading
Pepsi just officially released its newest beverage: Pepsi Next. Pepsi says the new beverage has 60 percent less sugar and 60 percent fewer calories than regular Pepsi. But, in order to keep the sweetness but reduce the amount of sugar … Continue reading
As childhood obesity becomes an increasingly alarming problem in the U.S., the need to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to our children starting at a very young age has never been more important. Teaching kids about portion control, … Continue reading
Spring is finally here, which means warmer weather, pretty flowers and ugh, more sneezing. Do you feel like where you live must have the worst allergies ever? No more wondering, the Allergy Capitals Research Project from the Asthma and Allergy … Continue reading
Yesterday morning, like most American women, I was checking my favorite blogs. It’s part of my a.m. routine just as much as coffee and showering. Daily and habitual. So when I stopped by my friend Katie’s blog, Yes I Want … Continue reading
By Kelsey Murray There’s been a lot of news recently about schools offering free breakfasts and lunches to students who are from low-income families. Now, 200 schools in California are also starting to offer free dinners to students who participate … Continue reading
Travis Barker, trim rocker from the band Blink 182 does more than pound on the drums and jump around on stage to stay fit. He also relies on a vegan diet and recently told paparazzi, his children do too. He’s … Continue reading