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Update: Utah Celebrates September with 'Beating Hunger by a Mile' Event

Utah celebrated September with a mile long of food in downtown Salt Lake from City Hall to the State Capitol. Utah Food Bank kicked off the "Hunger Action Month" with the theme, "Beating Hunger with a Mile" in an effort to raise awareness about hunger in the community.
  • McDonald's All-Day Breakfast Might Add to America's Egg Shortage

    McDonald's will start serving all-day breakfast at it U.S. stores starting next month and this might add cracks to America’s egg shortage.
  • Why Restaurants Now Pay Attention to Kids' Menus

    Poor nutrition in kids can lead to numerous health problems, which can lead up to something more serious. Regarding this claim, restaurants have been stepping their games up to give kids better food choices.
  • Doctors Advice: Talk to Children About Alcohol Before Age 10

    The American Academy of Paediatrics recently published tips for parents on talking with children about alcohol. It was found out that having the "booze talk" should take place before kids can take their first try of alcohol.
  • Study: College Kids Prefer Pot Over Cigarettes

    According to researchers at the University of Michigan, there has been an increase of daily marijuana users among U.S. college students. It has surpassed daily cigarette smoking for the first time since 2014. It appears that college students nowadays view marijuana as less dangerous than they did in the past.
  • The Reality of 'Food Versus Fuel' for the Global Population

    Food versus fuel has macro effects on the global population. The current debate on whether to use land for food or fuel is a complicated one. There are many issues surrounding it and not one single standard is used for its different variables.
  • 'Los Chilangos' Reopens After Scary E. Coli Outbreak

    King County Public Health has investigated an E.coli outbreak after six severe cases of E.coli were linked to Los Chilangos food trucks. The shared facility in Bellevue used by Los Chilangos and other food trucks to prepare their food were all closed down.
  • Study: PReP Proven Effective in H.I.V. Prevention

    A drug designed to prevent people who are at risk of contracting HIV is showing real promise. In the first real-world study conducted, it was found out that those who took Truvada or PrEP as others might call it, are free of HIV as reported in New York Times.
  • Denmark Takes the Lead in European Waste Prevention

    Denmark takes radical steps to take the lead in waste prevention. Recent years have been relatively good to Mother Earth. It has become an increasing trend for people to reduce preventable food waste.
  • New York City Councilor Wants to Cut Calories in Kid's Meals

    Reducing the amount of calories contained in meals for children can bring about a host of positive effects says New York City Councilor Benjamin J. Kallos.
  • Pure Powdered Caffeine Can Be Deadly, FDA Warns

    The Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to five dealers of pure powdered caffeine in the U.S. due to health risks.
  • If Fish Is Brain Food, Can Fish Oil Pills Boost Our Brains, Too?

    It was then reported that sea food consumption of more than 8 ounces can aid in reducing the risk of death and other cardiovascular diseases. Additional studies have linked that regular consumption of fish could lower the risk of cognitive decline as we age.
  • The Next Artifical Sweetener Is Made From-- Sand!

    A new artificial sweetener was created which is twice as sweet than the regular sugar and can reduce your sugar consumption.
  • Healthy Fast Food For Kids With ‘Healthy Happy Meals Bill’; Will It Solve Childhood Obesity?

    It is a well-known fact that fast food isn’t healthy, but every parent also knows that fast food meals cannot be avoided and will not be turned down by most, if not all kids, especially those which include toys. Because of this, a New York City council member proposed the "Healthy Happy Meals" bill based on a California ordinance with similar aims.
  • Amazon Testing Farmer's Market Deliveries

    Amazon's quest to deliver everything imaginable continues. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the E-Commerce giant is testing a new Farmer's Market delivery scheme that will allow fresh produce, fruits, seafood, and a whole host of other items to be delivered straight to your doorstep within 36 hours of harvest.
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