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Honey bee on plant
Honey Bees Have a Dirty Secret

Feb 26, 2021 08:30AM

Although honey bees symbolize sustainability and are vital to farmers, they also have a distressing effect on the environment—destabilizing natural ecosystems by competing with native bees.

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Jet flying in the sky
Economical Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel

Feb 26, 2021 08:30AM

Researchers have developed a carbon-neutral way to produce jet fuel using carbon dioxide as a main ingredient.

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Melatonin sleep aid for COVID
Consider Melatonin to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM

Melatonin, a hormonal sleep aid, appears to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 30 percent, report researchers from the Cleveland Clinic.

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Amalgam-free tooth fillings
Government Updates Risks of Amalgam Fillings

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks.

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Chili peppers for longevity
Eat Chili Peppers to Live Longer

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM

Regular consumption of chili peppers can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent and from cancer by 23 percent, suggests a review of thousands of studies.

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Propolis for respiratory tract infections
Take Propolis and Vitamins A, E and D for Respiratory Tract Infections

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM

Studies find that propolis and vitamins A, E and D help to reduce symptoms and durations of upper respiratory tract infections.

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Hurricane impacting climate change
Climate Change Makes Hurricane Destruction Worse

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM

Research suggests hurricanes will remain stronger and persist longer after making landfall, causing greater and more widespread destruction, because of ocean waters heated by climate change.

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Filling water from tap to avoid microplastic particles
Plastic Particles Ingested in Food and Water

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM

Researchers estimate people that drink bottled water ingest an additional 90,000 microplastic particles annually compared to 4,000 microplastics for those that drink only tap water.

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Child playing in natural environment to enhance immune system
Childhood Immunity Enhanced by Natural Environment

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM

Research finds that switching a child’s playground from gravel to natural forest floor could foster a better immune system by exposing them to a greater variety of skin and gut bacteria.

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Methane emissions
Europe Tightens Methane Emission Monitoring, But U.S. Does Not

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM

62 oil and gas companies acting as the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Oil and Gas Methane Partnership have adopted framework to report methane emissions, but none of them are in the U.S.

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Low carbon cement
Low-Carbon Cement Offsets Climate Change

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM

The manufacture of cement creates up to 8 percent of the total global carbon dioxide generated by humans, but a variety of approaches are being explored to lower these worrisome emissions.

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Evacuation route for weather disaster
Disaster Fatigue Influences Decisions

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM

Extreme levels of stress from wildfires, hurricanes, floods and the pandemic can induce “disaster fatigue”, a form of emotional exhaustion that may reshape how people make choices.

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Caesarean baby
Fecal Transplant Helps Caesarean Babies

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM

Babies born from C-section are deprived of contact with bacteria from the mother’s gut microbiome, but new research finds feeding fecal matter mixed with breast milk builds gut flora.

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Children brushing teeth with fluoride water
Avoid Fluoride to Lower Risk of Behavioral Issues in Children

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM

Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children.

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Pregnant woman practicing prenatal care
Vitamin D Important for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM

Prenatal vitamin D can protect against preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—as well as high systolic blood pressure in children during their early and teen years.

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Ashwagandha root extract for treating anxiety
Try Ashwagandha for Anxiety

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM

When combined with select serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ashwagandha root extract has been shown to help improve anxiety levels.

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Schisandra chinensis for building muscle strength
Improve Muscle Strength with Schisandra

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM

A new study finds that schisandra chinensis may help increase muscle strength and lower lactate levels in aging populations.

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Ginger extract to relieve hay fever
Try Ginger Extract for Hay Fever

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM

For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as a popular pharmaceutical product.

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Generous people giving and improving longevity
Generosity Fosters Increased Longevity

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM

A new study suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being.

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Earth's magnetic fields
Bacteria Powers Animal Magnetic Sense

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM

Researchers hypothesize that some animals are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields due to a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria.

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