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Global warming

What Should I Tell My Kids About Global Warming?

For many years there has been debate about whether or not climate change is actually happening. Is global warming a reality, and is it caused by humans?

Food Standards & Guidlines

International Food Standards and Guidelines

Learn all about international food standards from the Codex Alimentarius.

Monday Links: Seasonal Produce Cookbooks, an App for Finding Public Tap Water

  • This list of seven essential seasonal cookbooks makes sure you never run out of delicious ideas for summer’s garden bounty (Babble Family Kitchen).
  • Cool app:  The We Tap App for Android finds tap water wherever you are, mapping nearby public drinking water and allowing users to rate specific water fountains (via Green Thing).

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Recycling News: Which States Excel at Waste Management

Recycling News: Old Shoes, Cast-Off Gadgets, Turning Trash into Energy

Items you may not know you can recycle; new state laws require electronics companies to recycle the items they sell; CT leads US states in waste-to-energy conversion.

NYC Soda Ban: Will Banning Junk Food Change Our Bad Habits?

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg announced his intent to ban sales of super-sized sugary sodas; the debate continues on how to best change society’s big, bad habits.

Memorial Day Weekend Links

Holiday Weekend Links: Cool Grills and Healthy Picnic Treats

Get grilling to kick off summer or take it to the grass with some healthy, crowd-pleasing picnic treats.

Allergy Season

Natural Ways to Treat Seasonal Allergies

Try some natural solutions for seasonal allergy relief without the side effects.

Reuse Your Water Bottle Safely

Learn how to clean your reusable water bottles to keep bacteria at bay.

Exercise Can Make You Smarter

New studies show that physical exercise can make our minds more nimble.

Love Your Soda Drinks? Consider Your Health

More reasons to limit soda intake for kids, and some healthier alternatives.

Could Resistance to Antibiotics Be the End of Modern Medicine?

Resistance to antimicrobials is making it harder for our immune systems to fight common infection.

How Can You Tell Whether Eggs Are Still Good?

Use this simple, time-tested freshness test.

To Our Health: The Benefits of Drinking Red Wine

Which wines are best, and why?

Your Kidneys and Sodium

Learn how to protect babies and children from the common yet preventable dangers that can lead to kidney damage.

Shark Cartilage Supplements Could Contain Neurotoxin

Shark cartilage, a popular dietary supplement promoted as a cancer fighter and a remedy for joint and bone problems gained worldwide popularity since the 1992 best-selling book Sharks Don’t Get Cancer. But new scientific findings indicate that shark cartilage contains potentially toxic compounds. Read more ➞