Demanding Health: A Federal Call to Action

We are a nation struggling with health. Almost 75% of us are overweight, a contributing factor to heart disease, the #1 killer in the U.S. A recent report from Tufts says this could be prevented with government intervention. But is it too late?

Health

Are We Eating Away our Covid Fears?

COVID-19 has reshaped many things about our daily habits, including how we eat. So are we snacking more because we’re home all the time, or we’re stressed out, or a bit of both? And will these seemingly inconsequential shifts in our eating behavior affect our long-term health?

Diet, Health

Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?

We regularly hear that eating red meat causes cancer, but isn't meat a good source of protein and micronutrients? There are a few studies that, while not in total agreement, are well accepted by the overall community as being plausible, if not probable about meat's relation to cancer.

Food Ingredients, Health

Why produce aisles look so barren right now…

We see the lack of fresh fruits and veggies in our supermarkets, but we hear on the news about produce wasting away in the fields. How is this happening? And will it get better?

Food Production, Food Security

Finding My COVID-19 Silver Lining

As this virus infects the U.S., it’s taking a major toll on our everyday lives – employees being furloughed or laid off, the cancellation of all major sporting events, and, for me, a college senior at Cornell University getting ready to graduate, my world being totally flipped upside down.

Health

People and Nature: Thriving Together in the African Grasslands

Animal Welfare and Health, Conservation