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Ghanaian footballer Joseph Paintsil is teaming up with Herbalife to give young players at his academy access to nutrition education and healthy living programs. The partnership extends his LA Galaxy club's nutrition support back to grassroots football in his home country.
France is pioneering a new approach to childhood health by making food education a core subject in schools. The proposed law would teach students not just what to eat, but why good nutrition matters.
America's new dietary guidelines sparked debate among scientists who are calling for clearer, more accessible nutrition advice. The controversy highlights growing momentum for food systems reform that could help millions eat healthier.
More than 50 American medical schools are expanding nutrition education to 40 hours, addressing a critical gap that left many doctors unprepared to counsel patients on diet. The initiative unites medical educators and health officials around a shared goal: better tools to fight chronic disease.
For the first time, dozens of medical schools across America are committing to train future doctors in nutrition science. This fills a gap that's been affecting patient care for decades.
Ethiopia's Bounty of the Basket initiative is working to improve nutrition for mothers and children while reducing the country's reliance on imported food. The government-led program focuses on boosting local production of poultry, dairy, honey, and fish.
When children fall ill, their appetite drops—but the right nutrition can speed recovery and protect against further infection. Experts are sharing easy, practical ways parents can support healing through food.
A new partnership between China and Liberia will invest $3 million in improving nutrition for children during their most critical first 1,000 days of life. The funding comes alongside agricultural equipment and expanded diplomatic ties that promise to strengthen both nations.
Science is finally debunking the most harmful myths about obesity, replacing decades of blame with evidence-based treatment. Over one billion people worldwide now have access to better information and medical care for what experts classify as a chronic disease.
A Sacramento nonprofit is helping people prevent and fight cancer through the simple power of food. Cancer Champions founder Jen Miramontes shares how whole foods and ditching sugar could save lives.
Young Nigerians are speaking up about what really stops them from accessing reproductive health care, and the answer isn't religion or lack of interest. Fear fueled by myths and stigma is the biggest barrier, but health advocates are fighting back with facts and compassion.
A gender studies professor teams up with advocates to create a myth-busting guide that answers common questions about LGBTQ+ identity. The resource aims to reduce emotional burden on queer and trans people who constantly field misconceptions.
Think you're too old or too busy to learn a new language? Language educators are debunking five common myths that keep people from discovering the joy of connecting across cultures.
Researchers in Japan discovered how magnesium moves into rice grains, opening the door to tastier, more nutritious rice for billions. The breakthrough could help farmers grow better rice even in depleted soils.
A New Zealand entrepreneur has won a national competition with "tongue-soft" meat that helps older adults enjoy whole-cut beef and lamb without chewing. The innovation transforms underused cuts into premium exports for aging populations worldwide.
The World Bank and Togo are hosting a landmark conference in Lomé this May to accelerate solutions for the 33% of children in West and Central Africa still suffering from stunting. Twenty countries are coming together to turn the tide on malnutrition that's robbing millions of kids of healthy futures.
New research finally puts to rest the harmful myth that parenthood makes you dumb. A two-year study of 400 people reveals what's really happening in new parents' brains, and it's actually incredible.
A single doctor's letter in 1968 sparked decades of fear about MSG, but modern science proves it's completely safe. This natural flavor enhancer was unfairly blamed for "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" that never actually existed.
The secret behind Sabastian Sawe's history-making sub-two-hour marathon wasn't just his shoes. Smart carbohydrate fueling proved even more powerful than footwear technology.
Misleading claims about fans and air conditioning are spreading during Europe's heat wave, but science has some refreshing news. Major health organizations confirm the tools people rely on to stay cool are actually safe and effective.
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