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Pesticide Peril: Common Agrichemicals Endanger Hundreds of Species

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

An astonishing 97 percent of the 1,800-plus animals and plants protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act are likely to be harmed by the widespread use of malathion and chlopyrifos on farm crops, yet the new Environmental Protection Agency administration just declined to ban chlopyrifos.

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Prohibiting Plastic: Banning Bags Is Making a Difference

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

From Tasmania to San Francisco to Morocco, governments are moving against pollution and trash by banning plastic shopping bags, water bottles and even microbeads.

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Hair-Raising Talk: Beauticians Empowered to Fight Domestic Abuse

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

Cosmetologists in Illinois are now trained to recognize signs of domestic abuse in clients so they can pass on helpful information such as safe houses and hotlines.

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Big Squeeze: Robot Parks Vehicles in China Lot

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

A laser-guided vehicle in use in China slides under a vehicle, lifts it up and squeezes it into the tightest of parking spaces in about two minutes.

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Itchy Ivy: Tips to Avoid and Treat Poison Ivy Rash

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

Lurking almost anywhere, poison ivy can cause nasty reactions if we come into contact with it—but natural treatments can soothe the itching and blistering.

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Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Assist in Cellular Regeneration

May 01, 2017 04:47PM

The Priapus (P Shot) and O Shot is performed with one’s own platelet rich plasma (PRP) which can be used to improve joint function, stop urinary incontinence in women, improve sexual pleasure and function, and rejuvenate the skin.

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Not-So-Speedy Pedaling Boosts Benefits: Ideal Biking Pace

Apr 28, 2017 11:48AM

Biking a half hour to work improves brain function, but if pollution hangs in the air, a moderate pace of 8 miles per hour tests best for overall health.

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Prenatal Omega-3 Reduces Kids’ Asthma Risk: Supplement for Expectant Mothers

Apr 28, 2017 11:48AM

Babies born to mothers given 2.4 grams of omega-3 supplements in the third trimester of pregnancy had nearly a third lower risk of experiencing asthma by age 5.

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Even One Drink Daily Increases Melanoma Risk: Alcohol Consumption Linked to Skin Cancer

Apr 28, 2017 11:48AM

Brown University researchers found that each alcoholic drink consumed on average per day increased melanoma skin cancer risk by 14 percent.

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DNA Markers Link Lifespan to Nutrition: Vitamin C, Folate and Potassium Intake Associated with Longevity

Apr 28, 2017 11:48AM

In a 10-year study, Korean researchers found a link between vitamin C, folate and potassium intake and the length of telomeres associated with increased longevity.

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