National Nutrition Month: Fuel for a Healthier Lifestyle
March is National Nutrition Month®, a campaign started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to promote healthy eating and physical activity habits. The goal is to…
NASA Uses New Technology to Understand California Wildfires
The January wildfires in California devastated local habitats and communities. In an effort to better understand wildfire behavior, NASA scientists and engineers tried to learn…
FDA Plans for Selecting Influenza Virus Strains for Vaccine Composition for the 2025-2026 U.S. Influenza Season
FDA Plans for Selecting Influenza Virus Strains for Vaccine Composition for the 2025-2026 U.S. Influenza Season
FDA Roundup: February 28, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency.
Fires Undercut L.A.’s Headway on Homelessness
Los Angeles County homelessness leaders last year reported nearly 30,000 permanent housing placements — an annual high for the sprawling region of 10 million residents.…
Weight Loss, Male Enhancement and Other Products Sold Online or in Stores May Be Dangerous
Consumers cannot be confident that certain products, including weight loss and male enhancement products, sold on online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay or in stores,…
Secondhand (and Third-Hand) Smoke May Be Making Your Pet Sick
Secondhand and third-hand smoke may be making your pet dog, bird, cat, guinea pig, or fish sick.
Staying fit with VA
Pacific Islands VA has several programs aimed to keep Veterans fit. One of those programs is GeroFit.
Is My Dog or Cat a Healthy Weight? Important Questions to Ask the Vet
Just as obesity has become a serious problem in people, it’s also a growing problem in pets, one that can seriously harm your pet’s health.
