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Zinc for Colds and Flu

Jan 31, 2023 07:30AM

A study published in BMJ Open evaluated the use of zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections (RTI) in adults.

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Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Sustainable Living
Finding Hydrogen in Oil Wells

Jan 31, 2023 07:30AM

Climate change has spurred researchers and companies to develop fuels with zero carbon emissions.

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Endangered sea turtles Hawksbill Turtle
Alarming Decline of the Hawksbill Turtle

Jan 31, 2023 07:30AM

Dispersed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the hawksbill sea turtle helps maintain high coral cover on reefs by removing invasive prey.

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Turning Vegetable Waste into Plastic
Turning Vegetable Waste into Plastic

Jan 31, 2023 07:30AM

The World Economic Forum estimates that about 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally each year and that 98 percent of single-use plastic products are made from fossil fuels.

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Fusion Power Energy Sustainablity
One Step Closer to Fusion Power

Jan 31, 2023 07:30AM

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).

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Protection of Sharks and Rays Endangered Species
Sharks Win!

Jan 31, 2023 07:30AM

In a groundbreaking decision, world governments have awarded increased protections to 54 species of sharks at the 19th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

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Trees
Reforestation is More than Planting Trees

Jan 31, 2023 07:30AM

The United Nations designated 2021 to 2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean.

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Senior sitting up in bed in the morning with arms outstretched overhead
Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns.

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Illustration of various sources of saturated fats
A New Look at Saturated Fat

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

Researchers have found there is no scientific ground to demonize saturated fat as a cause of cardiovascular disease.

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Glass mug full of black tea with spoon in it next to scooper full of loose tea
Two Cups of Tea May Avert Early Death

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

A study suggests that a few cups of black tea a day might help to avoid an early death.

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Diagram of glycine functions
Glycine and NAC May Delay Aging

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

A new clinical trial found that a combination of N-acetyl cysteine and glycine (GlyNAC) boosted glutathione and improved or reversed many signs of aging.

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Child lying down on parent's lap looking depressed
Parental Depression May Affect Childhood Development

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones.

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Bed of oyster shells
Sea Soundscapes Help Regrow Oyster Reefs

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

Scientists are amplifying the natural sounds of the sea via underwater speakers to induce baby oysters to swim toward desirable locations for regrowing oyster reefs.

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Diagram of process to remove plastic from ocean
Mechanical Devices Inefficient at Removing Ocean Plastic

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

A study suggests that while mechanical devices like Seabin do remove plastics and other items of marine litter, the quantities can be comparatively low and they may trap marine organisms.

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Medical professional using MRI machine on patient
Our Helium Is Running Out

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

Liquid helium, a nonrenewable element found deep underground, is needed to operate the magnets in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, and supplies are becoming harder to find.

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