Food Health
Posted: October 21, 2020

Is Chocolate Healthy?

Chocolate is a healthful food, right? Maybe that’s what you’ve heard because there are hundreds of legitimate research studies that link chocolate and cocoa to positive health outcomes. But is there any truth to that?

Is Chocolate Healthy?
Posted: October 15, 2020

Bridging Scientific Data and Lived Experiences to Equitably Prepare for Climate Change

New federal grant funds will support community nonprofits collaborating to equitably develop green resiliency strategies with Richmond communities.

Bridging Scientific Data and Lived Experiences to Equitably Prepare for Climate Change
Posted: October 14, 2020

Stroll in the Sunshine: Vitamin D and the Immune System

Vitamin D, which is technically not a vitamin at all, is important for immune system health. With October's milder temperatures, taking a midday stroll in the sunshine will help your body convert a protein from ultraviolet rays into vitamin D3.

Stroll in the Sunshine: Vitamin D and the Immune System
Posted: October 8, 2020

Question Your World: How Can an Artificial Pancreas Help Manage Diabetes?

An artificial pancreas is a fully automated system that senses glucose readings and increases or decreases insulin delivery with a smart-control algorithm. This innovation could help millions living with Type 1 diabetes, especially children, achieve better glucose management.

Question Your World: How Can an Artificial Pancreas Help Manage Diabetes?
Posted: October 2, 2020

Question Your World: How Do Pets Affect Us during a Pandemic?

Recently scientists took a look into the relationships between humans and their assorted animal companions during our current lockdown lifestyle to explore how pets affect us during a pandemic. 

Question Your World: How Do Pets Affect Us during a Pandemic?