By Kelly Regan, Let's Move Pittsburgh

To increase awareness of children’s health and wellness topics, Phipps' Let’s Move Pittsburgh program presents Food in the News, a column on local, state and national health policies and nutrition related updates...

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

The 5-2-1-0 campaign reminds us to stay healthy by eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables, limiting recreational screen time to 2 hours or less, being active for 1 hour or more and drinking 0...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Coordinator

This month's Meet a Scientist this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Tropical Forest. Come meet Dr. Rika Carlsen, assistant professor at Robert Morris University, and learn about her work to understand...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Coordinator

Since circadian rhythms have been making the news lately with the Nobel announcements, let’s look a little closer at what a circadian rhythm really is.

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

You've got questions ... we’ve got answers! Email your queries about healthy foods, physical activity and screen time for kids and Ginger will answer them here on the Phipps blog.   Q: I just found out...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Coordinator

Have you ever wondered how birds manage to fly such long distances on migration? From energetics to body size ratios, there is quite a lot involved, but wing shape is a good place to start. Let’s explore!...