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Methane Emissions Grossly Underreported

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM

A recent report found that methane leak emissions from the oil, gas and coal industries are 70 percent higher than official government estimates globally.

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Pharmaceutical Pollution is Out of Control

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM

A new study has determined that pharmaceutical drugs polluting the world’s rivers pose “a global threat to environmental and human health.”

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Eat Prunes and Anti-Inflammatory Food to Reduce Bone Loss and Fragility

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM

Research has found that prunes can help counter the bone loss linked to fragility in postmenopausal women.

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Trouble in Solar Paradise

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM

Pahrump, Nevada residents are upset that San Francisco-based Candela Renewables wants to build a large-scale solar field across approximately 2,300 acres.

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Take Vitamin D to Protect from Autoimmune Disorders and COVID-19 Severity

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM

Vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of incurring autoimmune disorders (AD) and may also protect against COVID-19 severity.

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Consider Berberine and Probiotics to Improve Cholesterol

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

The plant alkaloid berberine and the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve work synergistically to significantly improve total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

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Plastic On its Way Out at National Parks

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Poll finds that 82 percent of registered U.S. voters responding would like the National Park Service to stop selling and distributing single-use plastic items.

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Eat Lots of Fiber to Improve Melanoma Outcomes

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

A new type of immunotherapy that enables T-cells to fight cancer cells is proving hopeful for people with melanoma, and a study has found that a high-fiber diet improves the effectiveness.

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Practice Good Dental Care to Lower Heart and Cognitive Risks

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

A whopping 47 percent of U.S. adults over 30 have periodontal disease, and the consequences can be severe for their physical and mental health.

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Airless Tires Increase Safety, Limit Waste

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Michelin’s new airless tires don’t puncture, so they should last longer, which means fewer tires will need to be produced, thus limiting waste.

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Large Study Addresses Indigenous Biodiversity Decline

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Simon Fraser University is engaging with Indigenous organizations, universities and other partners to highlight the problems of biodiversity loss and its implications for health and well-being.

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Climate Change Research in Central Park

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

The Central Park Climate Lab is a new initiative and climate partnership to study the impacts of climate change on urban parks.

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Avoid Formaldehyde to Sidestep Cognitive Problems

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

Workers exposed over years to formaldehyde may experience thinking and memory problems later in life.

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Himalayan Glacier Retreat Bodes Consequences for Millions

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

Researchers have found that glaciers in the Himalayan Mountains are melting at an exceptional rate compared to other glaciers around the world.

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Eat Alpha Lipoic Acid-Rich Foods to Live Longer

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM

A high dietary intake of foods containing alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a plant-based amino acid essential to the body’s metabolism, is associated with reduced risks of death from various causes.

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