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Keeping kids safe this summer
Sun safety Just one sunburn during childhood increases an individual’s risk of melanoma which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. This is why sunscreen is absolutely essential for children and ad…
Positive messages about food have the best impact
Parents can often be heard telling their children, “No candy today. It will rot your teeth.” According to a new study, that may be the wrong approach. Researchers from the Cornell University Food a…
Trans fat is getting the boot
The Food and Drug Administration has given the food industry a deadline to phase out partially hydrogenated oils, the main source of artificial trans fat. Companies have until June 18, 2018, to eit…
Younger Americans looking for more nutritious snacks
More Americans are overweight and obese than ever before, but they are trying to make healthier food choices. Consumers are looking for health benefits when selecting a snack, according to a survey…