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No More “Sell by” Dates in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 660 (AB 660), the nation’s first food date labeling reform, on September 28, 2024....

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YYGS Summer Program

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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Camille Discusses BCK’s Efforts to Inspire Students Through Environmental Initiatives

We recently interviewed Camille, the Program Partner at BCK Programs . Let us explore how their initiatives educate and inspire students...

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How Can Schools Address Adolescent Mental Health Problems?

Mental health is an underappreciated problem in our modern society worldwide. Among teens, after almost two years of COVID-19, the burden...

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Take Me Home Program

Wandering occurs in up to 65% of people with Alzheimer’s Disease at some point. The Take Me Home Program helps at-risk residents get...

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In Conversation with Rich

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

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Local Schools Fight Food Waste After Introducing Universal School Meals Program

Many local elementary, middle, and high schools are approaching the end of their second year with the Universal School Meals program....

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CRISPR Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

A recent breakthrough brings hope to cure sickle cell disease (SCD). It is called Casgevy and was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug...

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The Warner Hub in Warner Springs

Have you ever visited Warner Springs? It is located in the remote northeastern area of San Diego County and is home to the Cupeño tribe...

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Navigating the Digital Zone Safely for Teens

It is no secret that the internet is a minefield for Z generation. However, recently, a worrying trend has focused on young boys, a group...

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Journey to Impact on Food Insecurity

To address food insecurity among youth, DREAMS+DUCATS, a non-profit education consultant institution, in partnership with UCSD Youth...

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Understanding Zyn

What comes to your mind when you hear the name Zyn? Maybe it creates thoughts of a meditation practice or sounds like gum. At first...

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Steamed Kabocha Squash Recipe

Servings: 4 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 Kabocha Squash Directions: Cut the washed squash into large pieces, either 10 to 12....

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Can You Eat Food Safely After the Expiration Date?

Have you ever wondered about the differences between "expiration date," “use-by date,” “sell-by date,” “best if used by date,” and “best...

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Les Iris in the Getty

Irises, “Les Iris” in French, is an oil painting, created by Vincent Van Gogh at Saint Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence,...

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Swiss Chard

The Grab & Grow Gardens ® Program of Healthy Day Partners has been distributing at the Produce Pantry site of Feeding San Diego since...

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Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Sickle Cell Trait

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder, affecting red blood cells. It occurs around 300,000 infants annually worldwide....

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Golden Poppy

The California poppy is also known as the golden poppy. It is California's state flower, chosen over 120 years ago to symbolize the...

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Magnolia Food Project Pantry

Regina Gamboa is the founder and executive director of The First Peoples Choice Pantry. She created a dignified, and no-cost food pantry...

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Diversity in Gut Microorganisms

The gut microbiota is a collection of microorganisms living in the digestive tract. Over 100 trillion microbial organisms in the gut help...