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It Started With Microwave Syndrome In the 1970s, during the Cold War, Soviet researchers noticed a set of health problems, termed “microwave syndrome”, among military personnel Read more
Teasing Kids About Their Weight May Make Them Gain More
Teasing Kids About Their Weight May Make Them Gain More
A long-term study finds that children who are bullied or shamed for their weight may gain more weight over time than peers who aren't Read more on NPR
New Grocery-Like Pantry To Help With Sunset Park Food Insecurity
New Grocery-Like Pantry To Help With Sunset Park Food Insecurity
A new food pantry, complete with cooking demonstrations, aims to help Sunset Park families that struggle with access to healthy food Visit Patch
Is Boxed Water Really Better?
Is Boxed Water Really Better?
They call their product "Boxed Water Is Better," but is it really? Read more on Treehugger
Soda Taxes Have Intended Effect in Philadelphia
Soda Taxes Have Intended Effect in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia beverage excise tax increased the price of sugar-sweetened beverages and reduced the amount that were purchased in the city itself, but sales went up in adjacent zip codes, Read more
FDA Unveils List of Suspected Unlawful Ingredients in Dietary Supplements
FDA Unveils List of Suspected Unlawful Ingredients in Dietary Supplements
The Food and Drug Administration unveiled a new effort last month to protect consumers from potentially unsafe dietary Read more on PEW
Discrepancies in Estimates on Food Insecurity
Discrepancies in Estimates on Food Insecurity
New research finds that while food insecurity among college students is a serious problem, studies on the issue may not provide accurate estimates of its magnitude. Source: New research finds discrepancies in estimates of food insecurity among college Read more
An alarming number of children in America can’t afford food
An alarming number of children in America can’t afford food
Experts say many people that are ‘food insecure’ work low-paid jobs, yet still don’t qualify as SNAP Read more on MarketWatch
Texas food stamp bill would ban junk food purchases
Texas food stamp bill would ban junk food purchases
A proposed Texas bill would ban residents from using food stamps to purchase junk food, including energy drinks, candy and potato Read more on USA Today
Impacts of Plastics from Food Packaging on Our Environment 
Impacts of Plastics from Food Packaging on Our Environment 
With recent bans and detrimental impacts to humans and ecosystems, it’s important to think about how we can individually reduce our use of plastic. Source: Nutrition and Sustainability: Read more
FDA takes steps to improve ice cream production facility safety following inspections and environmental sampling efforts
FDA takes steps to improve ice cream production facility safety following inspections and environmental sampling efforts
“Inspecting food facilities and collecting and testing samples from the environment where foods are produced are two of the many ways the FDA works to better understand microbial hazards and to help prevent contaminated products from reaching consumers. These activities help the FDA gather data and information necessary to develop prevention-based systems and, when contamination... Read more Read more
Big Soda Pours Big Bucks Into California’s Capitol
Big Soda Pours Big Bucks Into California’s Capitol
Soft drink companies and lobbyists have spent $11.8 million in the last two Visit Kaiser Health
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Mobile Loaves & Fishes provides food & clothing & promotes dignity for our homeless brothers & sisters. Serving since 1998. Donate, volunteer, learn more. Source: Mobile Read more
Mainstreaming marijuana culture
Mainstreaming marijuana culture
Chains, particularly those peddling indulgent fast food, have had an uneasy relationship with hemp. Certainly, many of these restaurants cater to the cannabis crowd. But for legal and Read more
United States Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions | US EPA
United States Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions | US EPA
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions are businesses and organizations that have made a public commitment to reduce food loss and waste in their own operations in the United States by 50 Read more
ReFED: A Roadmap to Reduce U.S. Food Waste by 20 Percent
ReFED: A Roadmap to Reduce U.S. Food Waste by 20 Percent
Find and share information on this website about proven solutions and innovative new approaches to reducing food loss and waste. Source: ReFED: A Roadmap to Reduce U.S. Food Waste by 20 Read more
Why Does Medicine Cost So Much? Here’s How Drug Prices Are Set
Why Does Medicine Cost So Much? Here’s How Drug Prices Are Set
A guide to the complex variables that determine how much you Read more on Time
Canadians get creative in solving food waste problem
Canadians get creative in solving food waste problem
Watch on YouTube: Canadians get creative in solving food waste Watch on Youtube
Hospital Wastes A Third Less Food After This One Change
Hospital Wastes A Third Less Food After This One Change
Hospitals are one of the most egregious culprits when it comes to wasting food, but UC San Francisco Medical Center made one change that cut the amount of food it wastes by 30%. Source: Hospital Wastes A Third Less Food After This One Read more
North Carolina hospital launches program to help malnourished patients after discharge
North Carolina hospital launches program to help malnourished patients after discharge
Wilmington, N.C.-based New Hanover Regional Medical Center has implemented a program to help malnourished patients after they leave the hospital. Source: North Carolina hospital launches Read more