June 21, 2018, 7:12pm Clark County Health
There are more than 30 schools, churches and apartment complexes in Clark County where children can go to grab a free meal during summer vacation. For potentially thousands of low-income families who rely on public schools to feed their children breakfast and lunch during the school year, those sites are… Read story
June 20, 2018, 9:23am Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering its plan to label pure maple syrup and honey as containing added sugars. Read story
June 14, 2018, 9:27pm Health
Fewer U.S. teens are smoking, having sex and doing drugs these days. Oh, and they’re drinking less milk, too. Read story
June 14, 2018, 11:28am Health
Fewer U.S. teens are smoking, having sex and doing drugs these days. Oh, and they're drinking less milk, too.Less than one-third of high school students drink a glass of milk a day, according to a large government survey released Thursday. About two decades ago, it was nearly half. Read story
June 12, 2018, 9:14pm Health
It’s no secret that cupcakes in the break room provide little nutrition. But a new report reveals that many Americans might be overindulging in snacks. Read story
June 11, 2018, 6:02am Health
On a bright November morning, Congressman Scott Taylor is meeting with a visitor at his Capitol Hill office. Even in his dark suit and striped tie, the steely eyed, fit Republican from eastern Virginia looks every bit the Navy SEAL he once was. His visitor — Greg Glassman, founder and… Read story
June 11, 2018, 6:02am Health
Picnics can be a lot of fun. But improper handling of the food can mean trouble in the form of foodborne germs. Read story
June 9, 2018, 2:41pm Health
Health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon has sickened 60 people in five Midwestern states. Read story
June 4, 2018, 6:05am Health
Noisy restaurants are a source of perennial complaints, but it’s not just diners’ ears that are affected — it’s their waistlines, too. A new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Sciences has found that if ambient music played in a restaurant is louder, the customers are… Read story
June 4, 2018, 6:02am Health
Individuals with anorexia, binge eating disorder and bulimia often feel anxious and overwhelmed when surrounded by food. This anxiety can make grocery shopping and cooking a challenge. Read story