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Anitha Rao: Busting Taboos One Period at a Time

"When I belong to an educated family and nobody told me about menstrual hygiene, how would those living in rural areas and slums know," Anitha Rao says. That's why the 40-year-old social...more

Lukas Walton'S Climate-Focused Investment Firm S2G Raises $600 Million In Outside Funding

Sam Walton's grandson has raised $600 million for his climate-focused investment firm, S2G, the Chicago Tribune reports. According to Forbes, 37-year-old Lukas Walton is worth an estimated $27.8...more

Greater Hermiston Community Foundation Seeks Grant Applicants

The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 grant cycle. Local organizations serving Hermiston, Umatilla, Stanfield, Echo, and Irrigon are eligible to...more

Why This Money Manager Believes Esg Investing Is out and Impact Investing Is in

Want to invest in companies that are good for the planet but also good for the bottom line? Look no further than Nordis Capital, a Montreal-based investment firm that aims to invest in companies...more

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Household Routine Improvement Interventions Reduce BMI in Minority Children

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Health Intervention in Low-Income, Rural US Communities is Possible

HHS Provides $32 Million Grants for Child Health Coverage

Broad Public Health Interventions Can Effectively Address Childhood Obesity

Philanthropic and Environmental Groups Join Forces to Announce Shale Gas Development in the Appalachian

Coping Offspring of Mothers Stressed During Pregnancy More Prone to Obesity and Diabetes

Report Shows High Rates of Homelessness in Canada