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SARS CoV-2 Variants Are Rapidly Changing the Pandemic's Direction

On January 28, public health professionals announced that two South Carolina residents were found to be infected with the South Africa strain of the COVID-19 virus. The day before, a Minnesota resident was fou...

How What You Fuel Your Body With Can Affect Your Body's Immune Function

How you choose to nourish your body has far-reaching effects that go well beyond your waistline measurements. What you eat can also have significant effects on the function of your body's immune system....

Looking to Avoid the Nefarious Holiday Bloat? Follow These Proven Tips

With the holidays quickly approaching, it is likely that you may be looking forward to eating all of your favorite festive foods. However, with this indulgence often comes the uncomfortable feelings ...

Texas SNAP Payments: Who Receives Benefits During the Third Week of July 2025?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas is a combined state and federal program that helps people with low incomes afford nutritious food for themselves and their families. ...

USDA SUN Summer Programs in 2025: Supporting Kids and Families with Free Meals and Grocery Assistance

The USDA’s SUN Summer Programs offer valuable resources to ensure children stay nourished and healthy during the summer months when school meal programs are unavailab...

Think Coronavirus is Just Like the Flu? You Might Need to Think Again

As protesters continue to take to the streets to speak out against the ongoing economic shutdown measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the common arguments is that the coronavirus is compa...

Research Finds Your Health Greatly Depends on This Emotional Factor

When people talk about improving physical health, they often discuss things like going for a jog and eating more vegetables. However, many wellness experts forget that the mind and body are closely linked. A...

Is Now the Time to Allow Kids to Return to Sports? What to Know

If you are like most parents with active children, you may be desperately missing the outlet that youth sports once provided for your kids. As states begin the delicate reopening process, many areas are now put...

COVID-19 Triggers Stress and Mental Health Problems in Teens

More than 45% of high school students report feeling stressed from school and the COVID-19 pandemic. This information is from a new survey released on Friday, February 5. Virtual learning is still taking place for ...