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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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Astaxanthin and Skin Health: What Clinical Trials Actually Show
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Blood-level surveys across 54 countries show most of the world falls below recommended omega-3 status.…
Why Fat-Soluble Vitamins Need an Oil Carrier: The Science of MCT
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