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EPA Debuts Bee-Protective Pesticide Warning Labels
To protect bees and other pollinators, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed new pesticide labels that prohibit use of some neonicotinoid pesticide...
US Child Obesity Rate Begins Falling in Many States
After decades of rising rates, obesity among low-income preschoolers declined in 19 states and U.S. territories, according to the latest report from the Centers...
Whole Foods to Build First Commercial Rooftop Greenhouse Atop Brooklyn Store
Whole Foods Market has partnered with Gotham Greens to build the nation’s first commercial-scale rooftop greenhouse for growing year-round local produce atop the store...
Family Dinners Nourish Teens’ Happiness: Study
Regular family suppers contribute to good mental health in adolescents, according to a study co-authored by McGill University professor Frank Elgar. Despite the fact...
New Study Suggests Many Apples a Day Keep the Blues at Bay
Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research from New Zealand's University...
Steep Decline in Child Deaths Worldwide Continues in 2011
Countries across the world are continuing to make rapid progress in reducing child deaths, a UNICEF report said this week. According to the 2012...
Olympic Heroes Join British Prime Minister for Hunger Talks
Britain's double Olympic gold hero Mo Farah on Sunday helped launch a "hunger summit" with other athletes aimed at tackling malnutrition worldwide, held at...
Disney to Scrap Junk Food Ads on its TV Channels and Website
Michelle Obama joined Disney executives today to announce an unprecedented move in the battle against childhood obesity. The media company will eliminate the advertising...
Free Health and Happiness Summit in NYC Tomorrow Features Stars of Wellness Field
Dr. Mehmet Oz will be hosting a free Health and Happiness Summit tomorrow at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The half-day...
1,500 Employees Skip Holiday Party to Transform Local Farm
In place of a holiday party, computer technology company NVIDIA conducted one of Silicon Valley's largest-ever employee volunteer events, with 1,500 employees and community...
Rapper 50 Cent Feeds 2 Million Kids in Africa With Sales of New Energy Drink
His life was changed forever on a trip to Africa during the World Cup where he learned about the heartbreaking famine and widespread deaths...
19 Chain Restaurants Join to Offer Healthier Kids Food
With nearly one in three American children obese or overweight, 19 U.S. restaurant chains, including Burger King and IHOP, are backing an industry effort...
Free Gym for Low Income Women Saved by Anonymous Donor
A non-profit fitness center in Massachusetts providing free gym memberships to low-income and homeless women was nearly forced to shut its doors recently, until...
Grandson’s Disease Spurs Family to Fund First Rural Diabetes Center to Help Thousands of Families
Often, the most inspiring advances are born out of the need to fill a void. When long time Parsons residents Jacque and Kelly Rector's...
Woman Saving Girls From Sex Slavery Named CNN Hero of the Year
A woman whose group has rescued more than 12,000 women and girls from sex slavery has been named the 2010 CNN Hero of the...
Fight Holiday Weight Gain Before the Holidays!
Thanksgiving - the mother of all diet-busters - is a dozen days away. Why not take steps to try to minimize the damage to...
Jeff Bridges Leads New Hungry Kids Campaign to End U.S. Childhood Hunger
Academy Award winning actor Jeff Bridges came to Washington, D.C. yesterday to roll out a new campaign as national spokesperson for the No Kid...
‘Hunger Banquet’ at Eiffel Tower Highlights World Food Day
Ten thousand empty plates were lined up in rows on the Champ de Mars next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris today to mark...
Healthy Food Can Actually Be Cheaper
We think that healthier food is always more expensive, but now we can drop that misconception and be free of excuses keeping us from...
U.S. Program to Feed 390,000 Children in Haiti, Afghanistan
Thanks to a Food for Education program, the United States will donate 11,000 tons of rice, vegetable oil, yellow peas and lentils valued at...