A new study from North Carolina State University and the Union of Concerned Scientists finds that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, only covers 43-60 percent of what it costs ...
Sep 7, 2017
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Every other Thursday, Kathryn McNary watches out the window of her apartment in St. Louis for the mail truck to arrive.
Nov 1, 2019
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The idea is simple: Load fresh fruits and vegetables into a refrigerator truck and drive it to a health clinic, then have a doctor write a "prescription" for food to improve the diets of low-income people with diabetes and ...
Sep 25, 2016
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Providing subsidised fruit and vegetable scheme to low-income Indigenous families in northern New South Wales improves children's health and significantly reduces antibiotic use, a new study has found.
Jul 9, 2013
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(HealthDay)—A change as simple as where you do most of your food shopping could translate to a better diet.
Dec 6, 2018
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After the initial excitement following the authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccines, a harsh reality set in. People who want a vaccine can't get it, some counties have more than others and older people are camping out ...
Jan 8, 2021
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Diabetes and obesity are rising among young adults in the United States, an alarming development that puts them at higher risk for heart disease, according to a study of 13,000 people between 20 and 44 years old.
Nov 27, 2023
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Curiosity could be an effective tool to entice people into making smarter and sometimes healthier decisions, according to research presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.
Aug 4, 2016
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China's armies of racing, swerving motorcycle deliverymen have been hailed as saviours during the coronavirus crisis, keeping shut-in citizens fed and stocked up. But it's come with major adjustments for couriers like Gao ...
Feb 22, 2020
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Recent instances of salmonella contamination in some produce have led to widespread recalls and heightened consumer concern over food safety.
Sep 3, 2020
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