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Fad diets and the decline of the American diet

(NaturalNews) In every measurable way, Americans are in worse health than ever before. It is widely predicted that our lifespan is shortening; the generations that came before us will outlive us, and we are likely to outlive the generations that succeed us.Most Americans simply…

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'Modern Family' actress Vergara gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Colombian-born actress Sofia Vergara, one of the stars of comedy hit series “Modern Family”, has received a star on the Walk of Fame, the 2,551st on the renowned Hollywood Boulevard. Vergara, the highest-paid actress on U.S. television for the last three years according to Forbes, posed by her new plaque with fiance Joe Manganiello and “Modern Family” cast members. The actress had earlier appeared on “Good Morning America”, where she

US Dietary Guidelines: Historic Battle for People and Planet

The broad public support for sustainability in the scientific recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has been described as ‘unprecedented’ according to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Thus far 22,000 public comments have been registered — almost 20 times that submitted the last time the guidelines were…

Robots to the rescue: drones can help tackle TB, says health charity

By Joseph D’Urso LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Crocodile-infested rivers, choppy seas and a lack of proper roads make it difficult for aid workers in remote areas of Papua New Guinea to transport medical supplies, but aid workers have come up with a new solution: drones. Unmanned drones are often used in humanitarian efforts for mapping, but using them to get medicines and samples to hard-to-reach areas is new, said

U.N. prepares aid for Yemen, says five-day truce won't meet needs

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) – Only a lasting ceasefire in Yemen will allow aid workers to fully address the country’s “monumental” humanitarian challenge after six weeks of air strikes and conflict, a senior United Nations official said on Friday. Saudi Arabia has offered a five-day pause in hostilities, on condition that its Houthi foes also stop fighting. U.N. coordinator for Yemen Paulo Lembo said a military pause would allow

Shirtless Running: An Etiquette Guide

I’ve come to believe that, in most cases, running shirtless does look ridiculous. It’s an exercise in vanity, a sin against the unwitting bystanders who emphatically don’t need to see that. And yet I still maintain that there are times in these dog days of summer when shirtless running is acceptable.