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Keeping the Power Grid Humming
Keeping the Power Grid Humming

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

To date, large fossil-fuel power plants have maintained the stability of the United States power grid in times of power fluctuations and outages.

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Oldest Wooden Structure
Oldest Wooden Structure

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

A study in the journal Nature reports the discovery of a wooden structure dating back 476,000 years near Kalambo Falls, in Zambia.

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California Bans Food Additives
California Bans Food Additives

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

California is the first state to ban the sale of four food additives linked to potential health issues even though they are permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Baby-Talking Dolphins
Baby-Talking Dolphins

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers identified the first nonhuman animal mother to use baby talk with their young.

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Getting Creative to Battle Global Warming
Getting Creative to Battle Global Warming

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

The experts say that reducing emissions won’t be enough to reach international goals for limiting global warming. It will require the removal of billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year.

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Cold Medicine Found Not to Work
Cold Medicine Found Not to Work

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously that oral phenylephrine was not effective in unblocking sinuses and clearing stuffy noses.

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Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Using Artificial Intelligence
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Using Artificial Intelligence

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans and their families are living with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Hitting the Snooze Button
Hitting the Snooze Button

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

In a two-part study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, scientists surveyed 1,732 individuals and found that 69 percent use the snooze feature on their morning alarm, and of those people, 60 percent usually or always fall asleep between alarms.

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Red Light Therapy to Reduce Glucose Levels
Red Light Therapy to Reduce Glucose Levels

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

Researchers from the University of London conducted a study of the effects of red light therapy on blood sugar levels. In the study, 15 participants received 670 nanometers of red light onto approximately 800 square centimeters of their exposed back for 15 minutes.

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Floods Linked to Heart and Lung Disease
Floods Linked to Heart and Lung Disease

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, floods are the most common natural disasters in the United States.

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Homemade Pet Playthings
Homemade Pet Playthings: Easily Crafted Toys and Treats

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NAN

By recycling materials and avoiding the packaging that comes with store-bought items, do-it-yourself toys and accessories are more eco-friendly and sustainable.

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TREATING OURSELVES
Treating Ourselves

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

For many of us, this time of year is a whirlwind of well-meaning obligations, and we struggle to hold onto the intended joy of the season.

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Exploring Intermittent Fasting
Exploring Intermittent Fasting: Tips and Benefits for Improved Health

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Steven Masley, M.D., FAHA, FACN, CNS

Fasting has long played a role in major religions, but we did not begin to understand it from a scientific standpoint until Yoshinori Ohsumi, a Japanese cell biologist, discovered how cells recycle and renew themselves during fasting.

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Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra on the Quantum Body and Achieving Peace

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Kimberly Whittle

Deepak Chopra, M.D., is a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine and one of the most inspiring philosophers of our time.

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How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood
The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNP

Skills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults.

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Keeping Holiday Parties Green
Keeping Holiday Parties Green

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

Let’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand.

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Clothing Donation Tips
Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Donating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing.

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Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey
Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey: How to Find Motivation in 2024

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Cristina Parker, DPT

A great way to stay motivated and fulfilled in 2024 is to combine a personal goal for better health with the larger purpose of nourishing our planet and giving back to the community.

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Stir-Fried Okra

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and delicious spread that everyone will enjoy.

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Anti-Inflammatory Chicken
Anti-Inflammatory Chicken

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy.

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