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Economical Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers have developed a carbon-neutral way to produce jet fuel using carbon dioxide as a main ingredient.

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Melatonin sleep aid for COVID
Consider Melatonin to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Melatonin, a hormonal sleep aid, appears to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 30 percent, report researchers from the Cleveland Clinic.

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Government Updates Risks of Amalgam Fillings

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks.

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Glass baby bottle
Use Glass Baby Bottles to Avoid Microplastic Particles

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Polypropylene baby bottles­—which comprise 82 percent of the global baby bottle market—release an “extraordinary” number of microplastic particles, reports a new study.

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Chili peppers for longevity
Eat Chili Peppers to Live Longer

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Regular consumption of chili peppers can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent and from cancer by 23 percent, suggests a review of thousands of studies.

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Propolis for respiratory tract infections
Take Propolis and Vitamins A, E and D for Respiratory Tract Infections

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Studies find that propolis and vitamins A, E and D help to reduce symptoms and durations of upper respiratory tract infections.

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Hurricane impacting climate change
Climate Change Makes Hurricane Destruction Worse

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Research suggests hurricanes will remain stronger and persist longer after making landfall, causing greater and more widespread destruction, because of ocean waters heated by climate change.

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Filling water from tap to avoid microplastic particles
Plastic Particles Ingested in Food and Water

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers estimate people that drink bottled water ingest an additional 90,000 microplastic particles annually compared to 4,000 microplastics for those that drink only tap water.

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Child playing in natural environment to enhance immune system
Childhood Immunity Enhanced by Natural Environment

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Research finds that switching a child’s playground from gravel to natural forest floor could foster a better immune system by exposing them to a greater variety of skin and gut bacteria.

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Methane emissions
Europe Tightens Methane Emission Monitoring, But U.S. Does Not

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

62 oil and gas companies acting as the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Oil and Gas Methane Partnership have adopted framework to report methane emissions, but none of them are in the U.S.

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