A new study revealed that severe childhood obesity rates have risen in the United States — and experts expect to see the upward trend continue. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study looked at 16.6 million children ages 2 to 4 who were enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program …
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For those women who are considering terminating their pregnancies, a new chatbot called Charley aims to help them start the process of getting an abortion. The chatbot, which launched on Sept. 12, is available on Charley’s website, greeting visitors with the message, “Need an abortion? Let’s get started.” On its …
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As Louisiana’s statewide election slated for Saturday hit the campaign home stretch, one state senator used the likeness of an unlikely hero for the trail: a nutria rat. Earlier this year, Louisiana Department of Fisheries and Wildlife agents took “Neuty” away from the family that raised him since it discovered …
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Eleanor Roosevelt, who holds the distinction of longest-serving first lady and who helped guide the American people through the Great Depression and World War II, died after a two-year battle with baffling illnesses on this day in history, Nov. 7, 1962. She was 78 years old. “A shy, awkward child, …
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An American flag flapping in the wind was stolen off a woman’s porch in California, but local police were quick to arrest the suspect, with officers going above and beyond and rehanging the flag on the woman’s porch. In a Facebook post, the Orange Police Department in California shared a …
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Veterans Day is a chance to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served our country in the military. As the federal holiday of Veterans Day approaches every November 11th, there are numerous meaningful ways to celebrate and pay tribute. This day serves as a poignant reminder to …
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As families all across America prepare to carve and serve the Thanksgiving turkey, how much do people really know about the nutritional aspects of the holiday bird? “Thanksgiving is actually an ideal time to try to integrate healthy recipes and strategies for healthy eating and portion control,” said Rachael Richardson, …
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Former Union officers, who had led the costly battlefield effort to free 4 million Americans from bondage, chartered the National Rifle Association (NRA) in New York City on this day in history, Nov. 17, 1871. Civil War veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate created the organization after …
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Communication is the bedrock of human interaction, influencing every facet of our lives — from our personal connections to our professional endeavors. Beyond being a beneficial skill, effective communication stands as a vital asset in shaping the depth of our relationships, steering the course of our careers and serving as …
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All marathoners have their own particular motivations for running a 26.2-mile race — and for Molly Anderson, Sarah Edwards and Laura Haley, it was to honor Rosie De Queljoe Herzog, their longtime friend who is living with lupus. As a 30th birthday surprise, the three runners flew De Queljoe Herzog …
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