This Tuesday’s 5.8 earthquake raised questions about our nuclear power plants and their readiness (Reuters) and about the stability of thousands of older East Coast dams (Scientific American).

Not yet released, the children’s book Maggie Goes on a Diet has already stirred controversy. (Salon)

Never mind low-fat: going veggie does more to help your cholesterol. (US News & World Report) And that’s good news for America’s most famous vegan, Bill Clinton. (CNN)

Alice Waters, founder of the pioneering restaurant Chez Panisse, reflects on her 40 years of sustainable-food activism. (NPR, with audio)

One minister’s program to bring healthier habits to the deep-fried Delta just got adopted by the National Baptist Convention. (New York Times)

From nightclub act to IBS treatment? New research may help hypnosis gain some medical credibility. (MyHealthNewsDaily)

Marriage or divorce can lead to weight gain… depending on your sex, that is. (ASA)

Read one mom’s 5 tips to get kids to eat everything. (EatingWell)