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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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Why Normal Thyroid Tests Don’t Always Mean You’re Healthy: The Hashimoto’s Gap
Standard thyroid tests measure only hormone levels, missing the autoimmune component of Hashimoto's disease. Elevated…
Apigenin Shows Promise in Lab Studies, But Human Evidence Remains Elusive
Apigenin, a plant compound featured in sleep and longevity supplements, has demonstrated activity at multiple…
Light roast coffee retains highest chlorogenic acid levels, study shows
Light roast coffee preserves 8.0 mg/g of chlorogenic acids compared to 4.35 mg/g in dark…
Zinc depletion in athletes: why the standard RDA falls short during training
The human body stores only ~2 grams of zinc with no physiological reserve. Athletes engaged…