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- December 15, 2010
A new study reveals that seafood sold in the U.S. is often mislabeled; this seafood has been swapped for species that are cheaper, overfished, or dangerous to eat. Consumers can avoid falling victim to seafood fraud by buying whole fish, which are easier to identify, and not trusting prices that seem too good to be
READ MOREResearch shows that folic acid can help lead to a healthy pregnancy, even for women who take it before they become pregnant. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the vitamin can reduce a child's risk of developing autism. NBC News, 2/18/2013
READ MOREActress Allison Janney (from "The West Wing" and "The Help") is the spokeswoman for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Janney is passionate about the cause, having gone through a scary experience with her mother, who, like many women, ignored the symptoms
READ MOREAccording to new research, a child can directly influence the attitude and behavior of their parents towards the environment without them even knowing it. Science Daily, 2/13/2013
READ MOREAn emergency room doctor at New York-Presbyterian Hospital touched the hearts of millions after a personal letter about the death of a patient went viral. The 24-year-old son whose mother died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital said, "This letter from my late mother's doctor has changed my life." It goes to show how a simple, thoughtful
READ MOREWe may not want to believe it, but the research shows that naps and vacations lead to an increase in both the quality and quantity of workers' output. Researchers found that "sleeping too little"– defined as less than 6 hours each night– was one of the best predictors of on-the-job burnout. A Harvard studied showed
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