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What’s a great gift for Father’s Day?

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to a survey conducted for the National Retail Federation. The amount is up from last year’s $22.4 billion and beats the previous record of $22.9 billion in 2023. Sometimes, dads can be tough to buy for.... Read more →


Check out EWG’s dirty dozen and clean 15 lists for 2025 to reduce your pesticide exposure when eating fruit and vegetables

Because my father, a farmer, died of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, which is linked to pesticide exposure, and because I had a lot of pesticide exposure as a child, I try to buy as much organic produce as possible. However, when organic product isn’t available, it’s good to know about the research... Read more →


Public health and medical groups are concerned RFK Jr.’s personal nutrition beliefs will seep into the Dietary Guidelines

The Dietary Guidelines, published every five years, have been consistent from one administration to the next, and generally recommend whole, nutrient-dense foods. In addition to representing the government’s basic nutrition advice to the public, the guidelines shape federal food programs such as the school meals program. Since the first adoption... Read more →


Airline complaints soar to another record in 2024

Along with airline safety, airline service also is declining. Complaints lodged against U.S. airlines hit another record in 2024, rising by nearly 9 percent, even though passenger volume rose by only 4 percent compared with 2023, according to “The Plane Truth 2025,” U.S PIRG Education Fund’s newest analysis of U.S.... Read more →


Things are changing, with the seasons and with people, bloggers write

Here in the Seattle area, we’ve had some nice days. As a result, I got my garden planted and the seeds are beginning to sprout. At last. Spring is my favorite time of year. With the rhododendrons and azaleas blooming profusely, it’s a wonderful fairyland. This week, temperatures will be... Read more →


Trump administration hides information on deadly lettuce contamination

In an E. coli outbreak that killed one person and sickened nearly 90 people in 15 states late last year, most people didn’t know about it. The outbreak was linked to a farm that grew romaine lettuce following an investigation by state and federal agencies. In an internal Food and... Read more →


Best wishes on Memorial Day

Whether you’re watching a parade, visiting a cemetery, attending a barbecue, relaxing at home, or working, I hope your Memorial Day is going well. For Memorial Day 2025, 58 percent of Americans plan to barbecue and 45.1 million will be traveling, according to WalletHub, a personal finance website. As for... Read more →


Food safety do’s and don’ts for Memorial Day and summer cookouts

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff for summer, and as the weather heats up, so do the number of meals that will be served outside. Whether you’re eating with friends at the pool or family in a backyard cookout, food should be served safely to avoid foodborne illness. Here... Read more →