The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports that, “Every year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from eating contaminated food.” December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month, a global public health awareness campaign to remind the service industry and …
December is recognized as National Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month. As food is the center of so much of our holiday celebrations, it is a great opportunity to incorporate these superfoods into our holiday feasts. According to the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR), “Despite seeming as polar opposites of one another, root vegetables …
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By Presidential Proclamation, December has been designated National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month. During this season of cheer and holiday parties, the public is always urged to exercise caution before getting behind the wheel as there are serious consequences to impaired driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that drunk and drugged driving …
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Yesterday, Tuesday December 10, 2019, The United Nations (UN), celebrated International Human Rights Day. The theme for this year was “Tremendous Activism,” paying tribute to the role that young people’s activism plays in promoting human rights across the globe. In a statement to mark the event, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres illuminated the need …
In the past few years, the alkaline diet has joined the list of diet trends with names such as paleo and keto with impressive health claims such as the elimination of diseases such as cancer and chronic illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure. But how much of this has been proven true and are …
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