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Researchers Report Empowerment Program can Reduce Incidence of Rape
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 14, 2014 03:07 PM EDTAccording to a new study, a low-cost empowerment program can reduce the incidence of rape in Kenya.
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High-Quality Childhood Programs can Prevent Development of Chronic Diseases
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 27, 2014 02:03 PM EDTDisadvantaged children who attended high quality early childhood programs have a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases in later life, a new study reported.
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USDA Adds More Foods To Mom and Child Program
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 03, 2014 02:37 PM ESTThe USDA added more whole-grain products, yogurt, canned fish, fruits and vegetables to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
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Halloween Buy Back Programs Starting Throughout the Nation
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 31, 2013 12:42 PM EDTHalloween buy back programs where children are offered prizes or money for their unopened candy will start soon throughout the nation.
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Soda Consumption in CA: Decreases for Youngsters but Increases for Adolescents
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 18, 2013 10:54 AM EDTIn a new report, researchers found that the consumption of sugary beverages fell for children under 12 but increased for children over 12 in California.
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Study Finds Better Park Signs Can Increase Exercise
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 18, 2013 09:42 AM EDTIn a new study, researchers reported that improving park signs could lead to an increase in physical activity.
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McDonald’s Latest Happy Meal Toy will be a Book
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 11, 2013 12:03 PM EDTMcDonald's announced that for the first two weeks of November, the Happy Meals will come with a book instead of a toy.
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Study Finds Nurses Can Help Mentally Ill Patients Take Their HIV Medications
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 10, 2013 03:54 PM EDTResearchers report that nurse intervention can help mentally ill HIV-positive patients remember to take their medications.
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Studying Sweat Can Help Tailor Hydration Programs for Athletes
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 07, 2013 02:59 PM EDTResearchers believe that studying sweat can reveal a lot about an athlete's fluid retention and hydration.
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Some Schools Quit Federal Food Program Over New Healthy Lunch Guidelines
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 01, 2013 03:19 PM EDTThe USDA reported that some schools quit the National School Lunch Program due to the new guidelines.
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Phone Program Improved Lives For Patients, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 11, 2013 04:05 PM EDTResearchers found that an Australian phone program helped improve the lives of bower cancer survivors.
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NYC Hospitals Offering Veggie and Fruit Prescriptions
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 24, 2013 12:03 PM EDTTwo NYC hospitals will start the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program, which aims to give better access to fresh produce for low-income families at risk of obesity.
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Thai Policemen To Start 12 Day Weight-Loss Program
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 05, 2013 11:10 AM EDTAround 60 Thai policemen will start a 12-day weight-loss program this week that addresses exercise and nutrition.
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Lifestyle Changes can be Promoted Via a Large-Scale Health Care System
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 26, 2013 03:13 PM EDTResearchers suggests that a national level lifestyle change program can effectively help promote a healthier lifestyle and lower risks of diseases, such as type two diabetes.
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National Parks’ Menus Getting Healthier
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 05, 2013 09:41 AM EDTAccording to the National Park Service, parks throughout the country must start providing healthier food and drink options for park goers.
