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Coral Reefs May Soon Be Just a Memory

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

Half of the world's coral reefs have been lost since the 1950s, with 14 percent diminishing between 2009 and 2018 alone, due to climate change, overfishing and pollution.

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Wind Energy Can Be a Climate Change Hero

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

Research indicates that advanced wind energy strategies could reduce atmospheric average temperatures of about 32 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit by 2199.

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Eat an Avocado Daily to Redistribute Belly Fat

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

The deep visceral fat that surrounds internal organs is a major indicator of metabolic syndrome and diabetes, but it can be decreased in women by eating an avocado each day.

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Forever Chemicals in Indoor Air

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

A new technique for measuring the presence of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in indoor air has found them in kindergarten classrooms, offices, laboratories and homes.

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Try Damask Rose Extract to Boost Liver Function

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

A new study has found that Damask rose (Rosa damascene) extract can boosts liver function in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Eat Walnuts to Reduce Bad Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

Healthy older adults that ate about a half cup of walnuts every day for two years gained a modest reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad cholesterol”, reports a study.

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Native Americans Win Historic Water Battle

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

The Indigenous Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have reached a historic $1.9 billion water rights settlement, resolving thousands of tribal claims to waterways in Montana.

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Avoid Antibiotics to Lower Colon Cancer Risk

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

A clear link exists between taking antibiotics for six months and developing colorectal cancer in the next five to 10 years, report researchers.

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Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more.

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Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores.

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Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk.

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Renovating the Recycling Stream

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier.

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Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers.

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Water Shortage in the Middle East

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change.

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Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research.

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