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New research shows Parkinson’s disease origins in the gut

Your gut is a key player in your overall health, playing a role in your risk of chronic conditions like heart...

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Lovage: How does this herb lift up your health?

Table of Contents What is lovage? 7 health benefits of lovage How to use lovage How to grow lovage plants from...

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Can toothpaste cause osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a condition of the bones in which bone mass is lost; this increases the risk of fracturing your...

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Statins double diabetes rates

Statins are a type of medication prescribed to lower cholesterol levels. They work by blocking an enzyme in the...

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Milk tests reveal widespread contamination

A number of food tests reveal contamination is a significant problem, and while authorities insist levels are...

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Is Wikipedia stealing the news? Part 2 of 2 — A special edition of Ghost in the Machine series, Part 8

For Part 1 of this article, see this link. Here, in Part 2, we continue unraveling the history of how Wikipedia —...

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Genetically engineered salmon on your plate without your knowledge

In a survey of 800 Americans, 89% said they were in favor of mandatory labels on foods that have been genetically...

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Why is food wrapped in plastic inside plastic?

In the U.S., plastic is still largely considered to be an integral and necessary part of daily life. A stroll...

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Is Wikipedia stealing the news? Part 1 of 2 — A special edition of Ghost in the Machine series, Part 7

You may think Wikipedia — originally funded with revenue from soft-core pornography1 — is the best thing since...

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Weekly health quiz — Antioxidants, soy and suicide

1 Of the following antioxidant-rich beverages, which has the highest antioxidant potency? Acai juice Pomegranate...

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Why coffee affects metabolism

Many people struggle with obesity and being overweight. According to the CDC,1 the prevalence of both conditions...

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Zinc deficiency linked with gluten sensitivity

Scientists have been researching several aspects of celiac disease for decades, but in recent years, studies have...

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