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GM soybean oil causes less obesity and insulin resistance but is harmful to liver function
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have tested a genetically-modified (GM) soybean oil used in restaurants and found that while it induces … [Read More...]
Drinking Decaffeinated Coffee May Be Harmful To Heart Health
Decaffeinated -- not caffeinated -- coffee may cause an increase in harmful LDL cholesterol by increasing a specific type of blood fat linked to the metabolic … [Read More...]
Wild birds opt for conventional food over organic, study shows
The nutritional benefits of organic food have been called into question by new research which shows wild garden birds prefer conventional seed to that which has … [Read More...]
Organic conditions boost flavonoids and antioxidant activity in onions
Five years ago, a highly publicized meta-analysis of more than 200 studies concluded that organic food was no more nutritious than conventionally grown food. … [Read More...]
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Pain tolerance among cannabis users
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Carrots are healthy, but active enzyme unlocks full benefits
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Music activates regions of the brain spared by Alzheimer’s disease
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Brazilian Acai Berry Antioxidants Absorbed By Human Body, Research Shows
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Micro- and nanoplastics detectable in human tissues
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Common acid reflux medications linked to increased kidney disease risk
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Over 80 percent of COVID-19 patients have vitamin D deficiency
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COVID-19 virus enters the brain, research strongly suggests
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FDA announces genetically modified cotton set to be used for human consumption
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Killing coronavirus with handheld ultraviolet light device may be feasible
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Drink coffee after breakfast, not before, for better metabolic control
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Eating dried fruit may be linked with better diet quality and health markers
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Healthy sleep habits help lower risk of heart failure
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Zinc Citrate Absorption Superior to Oxide
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Could Vitamin D Save Us From Radiation?
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Chess skill is linked to intelligence
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Study measures effectiveness of different face mask materials when coughing
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Fracking associated with elevated radiation levels at nearby sites
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Chemical found in drinking water linked to tooth decay in children
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Environmental contaminants alter gut microbiome, health
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Bacterial Pneumonia Caused Most Deaths in 1918 Influenza Pandemic
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Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet
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Radiation in parts of Marshall Islands is higher than Chernobyl
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Vitamin D crucial to activating immune defenses
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Cooking Tomatoes Boosts Disease-Fighting Power
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Research finds combo of plant nutrients kills breast cancer cells
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America’s most widely consumed oil causes genetic changes in the brain
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