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Crops near Chernobyl still contaminated
Crops grown near Chernobyl are still contaminated due to the 1986 nuclear accident, new research shows. Scientists analysed grains including wheat, rye, … [Read More...]
Massage stones help scientists uncover role of prefrontal cortex in sensory perception
An image of a beautiful beach conjures up certain sensations -- one can imagine the warmth of the sun as it caresses the skin, and the sound of the water as … [Read More...]
Immune-boosting role of vitamins D, C, E, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids: Could they help against COVID-19?
The effects of vitamins C, D, E, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids on the immune system and the possible benefits to those suffering from COVID-19 are … [Read More...]
PFAS exposure can affect women’s ability to breastfeed
Women with higher levels of PFAS in their system may be 20% more likely to stop breastfeeding early, according to a new study published in the Endocrine … [Read More...]
Are there Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) in that cup of tea?
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The Big Bamboozle: 9/11 and the War on Terror
From the perspective of a Boeing 767 captain and former "special activities" contract pilot, Philip Marshall straps the reader into the cockpits of hijacked … [Read More...]
Probiotic-containing yogurt protects against microbiome changes that lead to antibiotic-induced diarrhea
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First randomized trial of remdesivir suggests antiviral drug is not associated with significant clinical benefits, more research needed
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Roseroot herb shows promise as potential depression treatment option
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Eating walnuts daily lowered ‘bad’ cholesterol and may reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Eating about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years modestly lowered levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol," and … [Read More...]
High-Strength MRI May Release Mercury from Amalgam Dental Fillings
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Drinking sufficient water could prevent heart failure
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Have more than eight dental fillings? It could increase the mercury levels in your blood
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Mad Cow Cover-Up: Original United States “Mad Cow” wasn’t a Downer
The Humane Society released a video of suffering "down" cows being tortured into standing up long enough to be considered "walkers" and therefore safe to eat by … [Read More...]
ADHD drugs do not improve cognition in healthy college students
Contrary to popular belief across college campuses, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications may fail to improve cognition in healthy … [Read More...]
Touted as clean, ‘blue’ hydrogen may be worse than gas, coal, researchers say
"Blue" hydrogen -- an energy source that involves a process for making hydrogen by using methane in natural gas -- is being lauded as a clean, green energy to … [Read More...]
Telomere length influences cancer cell differentiation
Researchers from the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research in Tokyo have discovered that forced elongation of telomeres (extensions on the end of chromosomes) … [Read More...]
Ultrapotent antibody mix blocks COVID-19 virus attachment
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Statin Warning For Pregnant Women
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Research from APC Microbiome Ireland (APC) at University College Cork (UCC) published today in the leading international scientific journal Nature … [Read More...]
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Beetroot juice may provide benefits to heart disease patients
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Garbage Warrior – a film about eco architecture by Oliver Hodge
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Research On Cancer-fighting Foods, Supplements
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Researchers propose new treatment to prevent kidney stones
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The Need to GROW Documentary explores deeply-rooted issues in agriculture
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Excessive fructose consumption may cause a leaky gut, leading to fatty liver disease
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Netflix True Crime Series Rotten focuses on corruption in the global food supply chain
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Tomatoes offer affordable source of Parkinson’s disease drug
Scientists have produced a tomato enriched in the Parkinson's disease drug L-DOPA in what could become a new, affordable source of one of the world's essential … [Read More...]
Chemicals in indoor swimming pools may increase cancer risk
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Toddler formulas and milks — not recommended by health experts — mislead with health claims
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Higher levels of omega-3 acids in the blood increases life expectancy by almost five years
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Report: Monsanto forced science journal to RETRACT study of Roundup dangers
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Probiotic identified to treat ulcers
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Study confirms safety, cancer-targeting ability of nutrient in broccoli, other vegetables, researchers say
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Electromagnetic Fields Affect Human Cells
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Chopping And Cooking Affect Garlic’s Anti-Cancer Activity
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Think about this: Keeping your brain active may delay Alzheimer’s dementia 5 years
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No link between moderate coffee consumption and increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia, researchers find
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An elastic skin-like liquid bandage wins FDA approval
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White Tea Beats Green Tea In Fighting Germs
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Lab experiments show anti-parasitic drug, Ivermectin, eliminates SARS-CoV-2 in cells in 48 hours
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Yogurt consumption in older Irish adults linked with better bone health
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Green tea and iron, bad combination
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The effect of acute exercise in humans on cancer cell growth
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Fungi that live in the gut influence health and disease
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Johnson & Johnson Issues Voluntary Recall of Aerosol Sunscreen Products With Detectable Levels of Benzene
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The song says a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, but an Iowa State University scientist has published new research suggesting a spoonful of oil … [Read More...]
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Mild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection, study finds
Months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still have immune cells in their body pumping out antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19, … [Read More...]
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Acetate supplements speed up red blood cell production, anemia research shows
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers seeking novel treatments for anemia found that giving acetate, the major component of household vinegar, to anemic … [Read More...]
Rhythm of breathing affects memory, fear
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Belowground microbial solutions to aboveground plant problems
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Being clean and hygienic need not impair childhood immunity
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Extending the vase life of cut flowers: Pre-treatments and preservatives studied
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Milk thistle herb protects cancer patients from chemotherapy-associated liver toxicity
A study finds that the herb milk thistle may help treat liver inflammation in cancer patients who receive chemotherapy. Published early online in Cancer, a … [Read More...]
Small streams in agricultural ecosystems are heavily polluted with pesticides
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Antibiotics destroy ‘good bacteria’ and worsen oral infection
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Scientists Convert Plastic Waste into Vanilla Flavoring
Scientists have devised a novel way of tackling the mounting issue of plastic pollution… by using bacteria to transform plastic waste into vanilla … [Read More...]
Stress can turn hair gray — and it’s reversible, researchers find
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Appendix removal associated with development of Parkinson’s disease
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Food protein can eliminate pungency and bitterness of extra virgin olive oil
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Populations survive despite many deleterious mutations: Evolutionary model of Muller’s ratchet explored
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Honey Could Be Effective At Treating And Preventing Wound Infections
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Coconut oil could combat tooth decay
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Undiagnosed, undertreated Chagas disease emerging as U.S. public health threat
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Lavender oil has potent antifungal effect
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Sugar overload may be a recipe for long-term problems
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Espresso makers: Coffee in capsules contains more furan than the rest
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Before A CT Scan Or Angiogram, Many People Should Take Inexpensive Drug To Protect Kidneys
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Scientists learn what fuels the ‘natural killers’ of the immune system
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Scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity in recovered COVID-19 and SARS patients
The study by scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, in close collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, … [Read More...]
Brain tingles: First study of its kind reveals physiological benefits of ASMR
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‘No level of smoke exposure is safe’
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Icing muscle injuries may delay recovery
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Nuclear power: how might radioactive waste water affect the environment?
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Homeopathic Medicines: Can They Help Relieve Side-Effects Of Cancer Therapy?
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New evidence of health threat from chemicals in marijuana and tobacco smoke
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Chernobyl Radiation Surge ‘Cause for Concern,’ Say Scientists
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Natural Painkillers And Strong Antioxidants Found In Tart Cherries
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Researchers see health effects across generations from popular weed killer
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Oral steroids linked to severe vitamin D deficiency
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Wild blueberries (bilberries) can help tackle adverse effects of high-fat diet
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New Soil Study Shows Pesticides ‘Destroying the Very Foundations of Web of Life’
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