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Microplastics Found in Part of the Brain

Oct 31, 2024 09:11AM

A study published in JAMA Network Open found microplastics in the olfactory bulb of the brain in eight out of 15 individuals. This raises concerns about the potential for plastics to reach the brain.

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Cardiometabolic Benefits of Caffeine

Oct 31, 2024 09:11AM

A study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that moderate caffeine intake (200-300 mg daily) significantly lowers the risk of cardiometabolic disease, with coffee drinkers experiencing up to a 50 percent risk reduction.

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Homeopathy for Arm Fracture

Oct 31, 2024 09:11AM

A case report in Integrative Medicine Reports describes a 53-year-old patient who healed a fractured humerus using homeopathy with Symphytum officinale. X-rays showed healing after two weeks, and full recovery occurred in six weeks.

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Physiological Response to Spirituality

Oct 31, 2024 09:11AM

A 2023 study in Integrative Medicine Reports found that an eight-week wellness program improved heart rate variability (HRV) in college students, suggesting enhanced stress recovery and spiritual well-being. Further research is needed.

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New Findings About Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid

Oct 31, 2024 09:01AM

Scientists in Europe and the U.S. discovered that the asteroid responsible for the dinosaur extinction 66 million years ago likely originated beyond Jupiter's orbit. Rich in water and carbon, it was unique among Earth-impacting asteroids.

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Female Sharks Found Sleeping on a Seabed

Oct 31, 2024 09:01AM

Scientists from the University of Tasmania discovered thousands of female Port Jackson sharks sleeping on the seabed in Beagle Commonwealth Marine Reserve. The reason for their gathering is unclear, but one theory suggests they were feeding on scallops before laying eggs.

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Decreasing Birth Rates Concern Countries

Oct 31, 2024 09:01AM

The 2022 World Bank data shows declining birth rates, with South Korea's at less than 0.8, the lowest among wealthy countries. Rising dog ownership and declining childbirth prompted President Yoon to declare a "demographic national emergency."

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Construction Blocks Marine Life Movement

Oct 31, 2024 09:01AM

Karissa Lear, an aquatic ecologist, observed that manmade structures in Western Australia disrupted young green sawfish migration. She suggests that marine animals need assistance navigating human infrastructure, similar to wildlife bridges and fish ladders, to support ocean sustainability.

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Making Hospice Care Sustainable

Oct 31, 2024 09:01AM

The hospice industry is embracing sustainability, with providers like Agrace Hospice and Amedisys aiming for carbon neutrality and reduced emissions. These initiatives align with hospice missions, enhancing community impact and promoting long-term ecological responsibility.

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Forever Chemicals Linked to Metabolic Disease

Sep 30, 2024 09:15AM

A study linked early-life exposure to the chemical TCFD in mice to permanent gut microbiome changes and increased risk of metabolic diseases like obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

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