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Do the Fed’s ‘Healthy’ School Snacks Simply Dress Up Junk Food?
Starting this fall, new federal standards for the types of snacks and beverages allowed in school cafeterias across the country will start to roll out. The new rules are part… Read more
Most Female Scientists Face Sexual Harassment While Working
The latest U.S. Census stats show that women make up only about a quarter of the workforce in the science, technology, engineering and math fields today. But why? A new… Read more
Debunking Five Training Myths
While big chunks of America’s population continue to be ravaged by obesity, causing other problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, there are many millions who choose to prevent those… Read more
Many U.S. Beaches Are So Polluted They Can Make You Sick
Heading out to the beach this summer? Before you take a swim, check out the Natural Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) new evaluation of environmental pollution—it reveals some pretty surprising (and… Read more
Desacreditando Cinco Mitos de Entrenamiento
Aunque gran parte de la población de Estados Unidos continúa devastada por la obesidad, misma que causa otros problemas como enfermedades cardiovasculares y diabetes, hay muchos millones que prefieren prevenir… Read more
La Mayoría de Mujeres Científicas Enfrentan Acoso Sexual Mientras Trabajan
El último censo de E.U., muestra que las mujeres componen solamente una cuarta parte de la fuerza laboral en ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas hoy en día, Pero ¿Porqué? Un… Read more
Muchas Playas de E.U., están tan Contaminadas que Pueden Enfermarle
¿Piensa ir a la playa este verano? Antes de nadar, revise la nueva evaluación de contaminación ambiental de Natural Resources Defense Council – revela sorprendentes (y sucios) secretos sobre el… Read more
Los Bocadillos ‘Saludables’ de las Escuelas ¿Disfrazan Simplemente la Comida Chatarra?
A partir de este otoño se implementarán nuevas normas federales para el tipo de bocadillos y bebidas permitidas en las cafeterías de las escuelas del país. Las nuevas reglas son… Read more
Summer Safety
With warm weather comes more opportunities to explore new places, spend time outdoors and share quality time with friends and family. Swimming, walking or having a picnic are just some… Read more
Quinn Signs Bill to Expand Access to Medical Marijuana in Illinois
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law Sunday that will expand access to the state’s medical marijuana program. SB 2636, sponsored by Senator Iris Martinez (D-Chicago), expands the… Read more
