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Mislabeled Melatonin Gummies
Mislabeled Melatonin Gummies

Jun 30, 2023 08:30AM

New research published in JAMA Network found that melatonin gummies may contain far more of the dietary sleep aid supplement than what is indicated on the label.

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Close Relationships May Influence Physical Well-Being
Close Relationships May Influence Physical Well-Being

Jun 30, 2023 08:30AM

A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science has found that a person’s close relationships may either benefit or undermine physical health.

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teabags
Microplastics Released by Tea Bags

May 31, 2023 08:30AM

Most mesh tea bags are made of 20 to 30 percent plastic, which can release microplastics and nanoplastics, causing harmful effects for both human health and the environment.

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Open Letter to Pause AI Experiments
Open Letter to Pause AI Experiments

May 31, 2023 08:30AM

A group of leading technology executives, researchers, academics and others from around the world have signed an open letter prepared by the Future of Life Institute calling for a six-month pause on large, human-competitive artificial intelligence experiments.

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Dramatic Drop in Arctic Ice Levels
Dramatic Drop in Arctic Ice Levels

May 31, 2023 08:30AM

New research published in the journal Nature has found dramatic changes in the composition of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean since 2007 caused by climate change.

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AI
Artificial Intelligence That Can See With the Mind’s Eye

May 31, 2023 08:30AM

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Stanford University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to decode human brain scans and determine what a person is picturing in their mind.

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Low Vitamin D
Low Vitamin D Linked to Risk of Death

May 31, 2023 08:30AM

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine determined that vitamin D deficiency increases mortality risk.

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Screen time bad for children
Smartphones Make Poor Babysitters

May 31, 2023 08:30AM

Parents are busy people, often juggling multiple commitments. Add a toddler meltdown to the mix, and it is easy to understand why parents may reach for a tablet, smartphone or other screen to calm and occupy the child.

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Daily Intense Activity Prolongs Life
Daily Intense Activity Prolongs Life

May 31, 2023 08:30AM

A new study in the journal Nature Medicine suggests that short bursts of intense movement are associated with a lower risk of premature death.

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Water Consumption Requirements
New Insights on Water Consumption Requirements

May 31, 2023 08:30AM

We have been conditioned to believe that eight glasses of water are required each day, but new research published in Science found that daily water needs vary based on numerous factors.

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Rise In Autism
Rise in Children With Autism

May 31, 2023 08:30AM

In March, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released updated statistics on the rate of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which has been steadily on the rise.

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Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health
Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health

May 31, 2023 08:30AM

A 2022 research study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that herbs and spices may be unsung heroes in the quest for gut health.

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Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha May Improve Women’s Sexual Experience

Apr 28, 2023 08:30AM

Ashwagandha(Withania som- nifera) is a known adaptogenic herb that has been reported to improve sexual satisfaction, sleep and quality of life in women.

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Nature for Seniors
Seniors Avoid the Hospital With Nature

Apr 28, 2023 08:30AM

New research has found that exposure to natural environments may reduce the risk of hospitalization for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and Parkinson’s disease.

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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes With Diet

Apr 28, 2023 08:30AM

A Type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is often regarded as a lifelong sentence and typically treated as such, requiring an increasing number of drugs. However, sustained remission of T2D is now well established.

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Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms
Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms

Apr 28, 2023 08:30AM

Fatigue is often reported as the most disabling symptom for people with autoimmune disorders, significantly impairing their physical, mental and social quality of life.

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Water Birth Benefits
Benefits of Water Immersion During Birth

Apr 28, 2023 08:30AM

Water immersion during labor is an increasingly popular birthing option for healthy women that experience a straightforward pregnancy, labor spontaneously at full term and plan to give birth in a midwifery-led care setting.

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Scientists Invent Battery Made of Paper
Scientists Invent Battery Made of Paper

Apr 28, 2023 08:30AM

Scientists have developed a water-activated, disposable, paper battery, according to a proof-of-concept study published in Scientific Reports.

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Exploring the Doomsday Glacier
Exploring the Doomsday Glacier

Apr 28, 2023 08:30AM

Roughly measuring the size of Florida, the Thwaites Glacier is one of the most rapidly melting ice formations in Antarctica, having retreated more than eight miles since the 1990s.

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Sulfur Shortage Predicted
Sulfur Shortage Predicted

Apr 28, 2023 08:30AM

A shift away from fossil fuels and an increase in agricultural demand will cause the demand for sulfuric acid to increase considerably from 246 to 400 million metric tons by 2040.

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