The main points of the recent Dietary Guidelines are more real food and protein, and less processed food and added sugar. What does this indicate? It suggests a shift toward food quality over quantity to support long-term health rather than short-term taste and convenience. The focus is less on how much you eat and more on what you eat. Whole, minimally processed foods tend to be more nutrient-dense. Processed foods may increase the risk of chronic diseases. In contrast, low

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Exposure to tobacco smoke causes nearly 90% of all lung cancer deaths. Additionally, in 2024, 10% of high school students reported using tobacco products, with e-cigarettes leading the list. Despite the harm, the prevalence of vaping continues to grow. Vaping involves using an electronic cigarette to inhale liquid from an aerosol, and these often contain harmful chemicals and known carcinogens like formaldehyde, benzene, and heavy meta

Julia from The Sister Cities Project discusses how communities can come together to support every student in San Diego’s public schools. 1. Can you tell us about the mission of the Equitable Schools Fund? The Equitable Schools Fund is a grassroots, collective-action movement of neighbors, parents, and community members stepping up to address inequities in San Diego's K-12 public schools–inequities that we've unintentionally created through the way private donations work in

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We had the opportunity to interview Eric, a student at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania .   1. What made you choose...

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When selecting avocados for the week, choose ripe ones, almost-ripe ones, and unripe ones. Pick a few that are already ripe, some that...

Childhood food insecurity has been a persistent global issue. Universal free school meal programs address this pressing problem...

In the final section of our interview, Prof. Gonzalez shares her thoughts on how research can translate into policy change and the steps...

In the next section, Prof. Gonzalez discusses research methods in studying youth mental health and how quantitative and qualitative...

Dr. Marybel R. Gonzalez , a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health , School of Medicine at Ohio State University, is dedicated to exploring the social determinants of health among youth in relation to neurocognitive development, mental health, and substance use prevention. In this interview, she discusses her research journey, the importance of community involvement, and how research can drive meaningful social and policy change. One of her current pr

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Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is a two-week residential academic and leadership program for 10th- and 11th-grade students, ages 16 to...

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We interviewed Rich, the founder and CEO of DREAMS & DUCATS .   1) Can you share the inspiration behind creating DREAMS & DUCATS focused...