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Omega-3 fatty acids appear promising for maintaining lung health

U.S. National Institutes of Health Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising for maintaining lung health, according to...
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Fiber is your body’s natural guide to weight management

...rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead Christopher Damman, University of Washington Fiber might just be the key...
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Avoid Harmful Algae and Cyanobacteria

Harmful algae and cyanobacteria, sometimes called blue-green algae, can produce toxins (poisons) that can make people and animals sick and affect the environment. Learn...
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Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk

NIH study finds Black women may be more affected due to higher use. US National Institutes of Health Women who used chemical hair straightening products were...
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Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – these science-backed practices can improve mental...

Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Seattle University Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can...
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Myocarditis risks from covid compared to vaccination

What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how...
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Could mRNA offer a path towards universal flu vaccines?

How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA could offer a promising solution Deborah Fuller, University of Washington To...
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One-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach moving forward

FDA advisory committee votes unanimously in favor of a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach – 5 questions answered Matthew Woodruff, Emory University The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s...
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USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence

US Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its new Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition and...
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We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s...

Evangeline Mantzioris, University of South Australia Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. This isn’t just because it looks nice...

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