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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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Codex Alimentarius CXC 1-1969: The Global Food Hygiene Standard Explained
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Magnesium Form Matters Less Than Consistent Intake for Brain Health, Evidence Suggests
New evidence shows that magnesium's cognitive benefits depend on total intake, not on which commercial…