by Empriss Campbell & Nikki McGee | May 22, 2012 | Environment, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — The Union of Concerned Scientists Thursday launched its new Center for Science and Democracy to strengthen the role of science in policymaking. “Science and democracy, when working together, have been one of the great American relationships,” said...
by Meghann Myers | May 21, 2012 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — Forty-two percent of Americans will be obese by 2020, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine. A documentary airing this week that is based on the findings shows the health care challenges and costs associated with obesity. Together...
by Empriss Campbell & Nikki McGee | May 18, 2012 | Environment, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — An American beech tree grows in Judy Wagner’s backyard. For the past 18 years the retired health policy analyst has watched as the tree grew. First it became taller than the privacy fence and now it measures about 40 feet tall, standing over...
by Meghann Myers | May 16, 2012 | Science + Technology, Topics
WASHINGTON — Back in 2008, a new spa pedicure trend swept the nation: tiny fish eating dead skin off of customers’ feet. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that the so-called “doctor fish” may carry bacteria that could cause serious...
by Meghann Myers | May 10, 2012 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — Farmers markets are a great way to find reasonably priced fresh produce, but many only accept cash or checks – a big problem for low-income shoppers using food stamps. Now USDA is trying to change that. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen...
by Meghann Myers | Apr 24, 2012 | Science + Technology, Topics
WASHINGTON — The United States may be the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world, but when it comes to health care coverage, it is only on par with developing nations like Ghana and Brazil. On Tuesday the Council on Foreign Relations held a roundtable...
