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Can laughter improve health? Researchers launch study to find out
A new research initiative called the Laughter Lab is systematically investigating whether laughter can improve health and wellbeing. The study…
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Supreme Court’s Roundup ruling exposes a fundamental divide between legal and scientific causation standards
The US Supreme Court's recent glyphosate ruling exposes a fundamental gap: courts and scientists both use the word "causation," but…
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The B-Vitamin Methylation Triad: How B12, Folate, and B6 Work Together in Cardiovascular and Neurological Health
B12, folate, and B6 form an integrated metabolic system supporting DNA synthesis, homocysteine regulation, and…
How Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Shaped a Food Broadcaster’s Career Path
Television presenter Briony May Williams used stress-baking as a coping mechanism after her polycystic ovary…
Why Food Labels Alone Won’t Stop Child Obesity in Latin America—Evidence From Ecuador
Latin American countries have implemented front-of-package warning labels and advertising restrictions, yet childhood obesity continues…
Why Adolescent Obesity Is Rising in the Digital Age—and How Digital Tools Can Help
Global adolescent obesity is rising due to digital food marketing and structural inequities. While digital…
Frozen and Canned Produce Offer Similar Nutritional Value to Fresh, Research Shows
Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables retain nutritional quality comparable to fresh produce, research shows.…