USDA to replace food pyramid with plate icon
US officials preview a circular plate graphic to guide meals half filled with fruits and vegetables, a quarter with grains, a quarter with proteins, plus a side dairy circle. Experts note the change aims for clarity, while health advocates discuss past icon limitations and evolution through My Pyramid to today.
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End of an era as one shuttle flight remains
Houston marks the twilight of the shuttle era with Endeavour’s landing and Atlantis' final liftoff in July. Community members like George Mueller and Joe Tanner react with grief and reflection, while psychologists note collective bereavement but resilience as transitions begin.
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Mercury in Minnesotans hair highlights coal plant debate
The Sierra Club released mercury hair tests from 70 Minnesota participants in 25 cities including Minneapolis and Rochester. Nine exceeded the federal limit for children and women of childbearing age, though not posing a risk for men or older women. The test aimed to spotlight mercury emission rules tied to EPA standards that could shutter older plants, with the Minnesota health officials noting testing limits and the broader context of utilities reducing emissions.
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