b The truth about preworkout supplements By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:46:17 +0000 These supplements may just change the way you feel while you're working out and not much else. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Cosmic 'lightsaber' slices through space By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:44:56 +0000 Formed by material falling onto a newborn star, the two beams of light shoot outward to create the dual-sided lightsaber appearance. Full Article Space
b Could we build an actual lightsaber? By www.space.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:39:36 +0000 Plasma presents a possible source for the blade, but lots of practical concerns remain. Full Article Research & Innovations
b Could cleaner air be worsening global warming? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:33:55 +0000 Warming trends have spiked in certain areas of the world as we battle against smog. Full Article Climate & Weather
b 5 dinosaur trends that will be bigger than T. rex By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:24:44 +0000 Here are five hot trends that paleontologists expect to see in 2016 and the years ahead. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b Strong social connections linked to better health By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:18:26 +0000 A lack of social connection may have a negative impact on your physical health, new research suggests. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Black hole that 'burps' may answer cosmic riddle By www.space.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:41:16 +0000 A black hole's epic "burp" may help solve one of the deep mysteries of the galactic core. Full Article Space
b Telescopes to peer into hearts of black holes By www.space.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:02:49 +0000 Event Horizon Telescope will harness the power of 9 telescopes around the globe. Full Article Space
b You only need 2 things to avoid low back pain By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:49:24 +0000 All you need to avoid lower back pain is a steady exercise program and a bit of education. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Cosmic alignment of Mars, Earth and sun brings the red planet closer to us By www.space.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 15:48:59 +0000 This opposition, which occurs every 2 years, is considered relatively favorable and precedes another event when Mars will be at its closest to Earth all year. Full Article Space
b The science behind California's earthquake swarms By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:47:07 +0000 More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened. Full Article Climate & Weather
b The history of Brooklyn's polluted canal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:35:04 +0000 Video: Assignment Earth explains why residents and government authorities are determined to clean up and revive the Gowanus Canal. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b When it comes to biodiversity, Alabama's Fern Cave is an under-the-radar hot spot By www.fws.gov Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:21:30 +0000 Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b Border wall construction begins in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:02:10 +0000 The federally protected and UNESCO-recognized wilderness area is front and center as work on the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico continues. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b Giant hybrid tumbleweed spreads in California By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:54:07 +0000 Once isolated to the Central Valley, the hybrid tumbleweed Salsola ryanii is making moves — and fast. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
b Your unlimited caffeine consumption might be in jeopardy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 May 2013 16:04:34 +0000 The FDA is investigating potentially regulating added caffeine. Full Article Beverages
b Most parents ignore FDA warnings about cold medicine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 12:41:40 +0000 New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
b FDA aims to curb painkiller abuse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:52:58 +0000 The FDA recommends reducing the number of refills for popular narcotic painkillers, and requiring that doctors write a prescription. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Artificial trans fats may soon be a thing of the past By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:18:12 +0000 The FDA is taking steps to determine if artificial trans fats should be removed from all foods and possibly save 7,000 lives a year. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Magnet treatment device for migraines approved by FDA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:23:51 +0000 The use-at-home device that treats migraines with a pulse of magnetic energy has shown significant promise in clinical trials. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b FDA: Companies that make antibacterial soap must prove that it's safe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:18:09 +0000 The Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal that would require makers of soaps to show that their products really work. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Some wart removers are flammable, FDA warns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:41:15 +0000 Some wart removers are highly flammable, and consumers should not use them around any source of heat. Full Article Protection & Safety
b Subway removes chemical from bread that's also used in yoga mats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:47:08 +0000 Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads. Full Article Healthy Eating
b FDA proposes new nutrition labels for food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:12:09 +0000 New labels would focus on sugar and calories and reflect a realistic serving size for the American diet. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Subway eliminated yoga mat chemical but Pillsbury, Sara Lee, and Wonder still use it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:41:06 +0000 The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Michelle Obama unveils nutrition label of the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 20:56:42 +0000 The FDA is opening up public comments for reaction to two possible nutrition labels. One will replace the label we’ve been looking at for 20 years. Full Article Healthy Eating
b FDA can ignore taking action on overuse of antibiotics in livestock if it wants, says court By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:56:29 +0000 Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Gluten-free label finally gets some teeth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:50:42 +0000 The FDA is stepping up to enforce regulations on gluten-free labels, making foods safer for those with celiac disease. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Amy's Kitchen recalls products for possible listeria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 01:03:38 +0000 The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes. Full Article Healthy Eating
b 'Kids Eat Right' label to disappear as quickly as possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:46:51 +0000 The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Sabra Hummus recall: What you need to know By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 14:51:08 +0000 The company is voluntarily recalling 30,000 cases of Classic Hummus. Find out if you have the affected products in your refrigerator. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Bill aims to make personal care products safer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2015 21:35:36 +0000 The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe. Full Article Protection & Safety
b FDA suggests allowing blood donations by gay men — but of course there's a catch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 13:03:24 +0000 Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory. Full Article Healthy Spaces
b Why Europe has better sunscreens than we do By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 15:04:19 +0000 Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Almond milk lawsuit is a reminder to be an educated food consumer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 18:11:52 +0000 The makers of Almond Breeze are being sued for false advertising, and it's a reminder not to believe everything you read on a package. Full Article Healthy Eating
b FDA to finally tackle 'natural' food label By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:27:36 +0000 This is your chance to add your voice to the mix as the agency looks into what the label means. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Humane animal testing startup helps sick pets and maybe human lives, too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:34:02 +0000 The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals. Full Article Pets
b What's new about the new nutrition label? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2016 15:48:04 +0000 The iconic look of the nutrition label remains, but some of the information has changed. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Should 'healthy' be a marketing label? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:24:13 +0000 The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for the new nutrition labels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:32:35 +0000 The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Scientists sound alarm on antibacterial soap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:49:09 +0000 FDA bans 19 ingredients including triclosan and triclocarban found in antibacterial soap and suggests washing with plain soap and water. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
b Say goodbye to trans fats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2018 15:22:15 +0000 FDA, WHO crack down on popular ingredient in processed foods. Full Article Healthy Eating
b My end-of-summer top 10 foodie bucket list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:38:25 +0000 Don’t let fall sneak up on you without enjoying some of the experiences you’ve been meaning to get to. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Hundreds of people 'pay it forward' at a single Starbucks location By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:50:19 +0000 At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them. Full Article Responsible Living
b Even Plato wrote about celebrity chefs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:59:38 +0000 Who knew that one of the founders of Western philosophy had a favorite chef? Full Article Healthy Eating
b Are Starbucks drinks getting smaller? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:16:37 +0000 Save money (and calories) with a smaller-sized mini Frappuccino. Full Article Beverages
b Watch as second-graders handle fine dining beautifully By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:00:07 +0000 When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.) Full Article Healthy Eating
b New York chef offers broth in to-go cups By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:09:05 +0000 We almost lost the art of making true broth, but it has had a massive revival. Now, you can even enjoy it on the streets of New York. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Your food will taste better if the chef can see you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:29:27 +0000 Floor plans that let cooks see the people they're serving increase food quality and customer satisfaction. Full Article Healthy Eating
b Meet the Cronut and 7 other hybrid desserts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:30:00 +0000 Maybe you’re aware of the croissant-donut mash-up, but have you heard of the Townie or the Mallomac? Full Article Healthy Eating