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Global and Health Briefs

Canadian goose flying

Industrial Farming is Bad for Birds

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that increased farm sizes resulted in a 15 percent decline in bird diversity.

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Aerial view of Central Park in New York City

Climate Change Research in Central Park

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

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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Bok choy on wooden cutting board

Eat Lots of Fiber to Improve Melanoma Outcomes

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

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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Berberine plant

Consider Berberine and Probiotics to Improve Cholesterol

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

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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Toothbrush with tube of toothpaste squeezed out into shape of heart

Practice Good Dental Care to Lower Heart and Cognitive Risks

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

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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Illustration of tree with hand and arm as trunk

People of Faith Find Deep Connection to the Environment

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM

Most of the world’s organized religious sects contain a doctrine or reference to preserving the environment.

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Three bottles of various vinegars

Take Vinegar to Lower the Blues

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers found a reduction in self-reported depression scores in study participants who consumed daily amounts of vinegar.

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Paved two-lane road surrounded by snow

Environment Damaged by Winter Road Salt

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM

The salt used on roads to combat snow and ice in the winter is wreaking havoc on the environment and our drinking water.

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House boats floating in water in the Netherlands

Sustainably Coping with Sea Level Rise

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM

In the coastal nation of the Netherlands, houseboats able to cope with rising seas or rain-induced floods are being constructed.

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Bunch of lavender flowers

Try Lavender and Valerian to Reduce Fatigue

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM

Aromatherapy with lavender essence and valerian root extract supplements can significantly reduce fatigue that hampers daily activities.

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