A child picks up a piece of broccoli from her plate with a fork.

Partitioning vegetables can increase consumption

Not eating your fruits and vegetables can have serious health consequences, from obesity to macular degeneration. And many Americans, even those who have easy access to these healthy foods, stubbornly resist eating them.

Ian Schmutte from waist up standing with arms crossed

Will the citizenship question break the census? No, says economics professor

The next U.S. Census will be conducted in 2020, providing the federal government with a host of data about American residents. That information will be used to determine things such as the number of seats each state has in the House of Representative and how federal funds are distributed. 

Southern Straws founders Neal Amos and his mother Margaret Amos pose for a photo next to a box containing their company's products.

A knack for snacks

Neal Amos can just about pinpoint the precise moment he knew he wanted to be in business with his mom.