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She Overcame Her Past to Become a Marine and Mentor to Abused Girls
Growing up in 13 different foster homes and the pain of physical and sexual abuse left Tina Thomas feeling empty and incomplete. But Tina...
50,000 Food-Bearing Trees Planted To Fight Caribbean Hunger
The Trees That Feed Foundation announced yesterday that in just five years 50,000 food-bearing trees donated by the organization have been planted in Caribbean nations...
Teens Trained as ‘Young Doctors’ Help Tackle D.C.’s Poverty Problem
"Washington, D.C. has one of the highest concentrations of graduate degrees in the country. It's a place full of smart, wealthy and educated people....
There’s a Secret to Japanese Youthful Skin and Longevity
The people of Japan have one of the longest life expectancies in the world and the women keep their smooth, firm skin well past...
State Will Pay You to Take Up Beekeeping
Demonstrating the value of honey bees, Virginia's state government has allocated $125,000 for another year of grants to encourage new beehive construction.
The annual grants have...
Helping Family Farmers in Uganda
Because they believe that small farmers are the answer to hunger in the developing world, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2012 had...
Vitamins Improve Sperm in Older Men
A new study led by scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that a healthy intake of micronutrients is...
Radical Remissions: 9 Ways People Have Beat Terminal Cancer
Have you heard of patients who recovered from seemingly “incurable” illness, or overcame a catastrophic diagnosis?
Kelly Turner, an oncology researcher, wondered why some patients...
Sharp Decline in Maternal and Child Deaths Globally, New Data Shows
Since the start of an international effort to address maternal and child mortality, millions of lives have been saved globally, a new study shows.
In...
Join Me for a Spring Cleansing Body Detox
I enjoy my espresso in the morning. I love my wine in the evening. And, I adore all manner of cheese at any time,...
US Gives More Healthy Food Choices to Women, Infants and Children on WIC
Some 9 million poor women and young children who receive federal food assistance under the U.S. government's so-called WIC program will have greater access...
Landmark Study Shows Link Between Dietary Patterns And Depression in Women
Women whose diet includes more foods that trigger inflammation—like sugar-sweetened or diet soft drinks, refined grains, red meat, and margarine—and fewer foods that restrain...
IKEA Donates $81 Million to Children in India and UNICEF
Five million infants and five million mothers in India will receive better access to health, nutrition, water and sanitation service thanks to an $80...
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...