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Three surprising vegan foods that can make you sick

Three surprising vegan foods that can make you sick

by Sarah McLean,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a common myth that only food of animal origin, such as meat, seafood, eggs and dairy, can give you food poisoning.But ma

Three surprising vegan foods that can make you sick

by Sarah McLean,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a common myth that only food of animal origin, such as meat, seafood, eggs and dairy, can give you food poisoning.But ma
California halts sales of raw milk due to bird flu virus contamination

California halts sales of raw milk due to bird flu virus contamination

by Lisa M. KriegerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorried that a drink of infected raw milk could cause the H5N1 bird flu virus to jump to people, state health officials have ordered that all raw mil

California halts sales of raw milk due to bird flu virus contamination

by Lisa M. KriegerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorried that a drink of infected raw milk could cause the H5N1 bird flu virus to jump to people, state health officials have ordered that all raw mil
Mucus and snot are more important than you think, researchers say

Mucus and snot are more important than you think, researchers say

by Jenny Ryltenius,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you hear the words mucus and snot, you might think of colds, snails or drooling babies. But the runny, sometimes sticky subs

Mucus and snot are more important than you think, researchers say

by Jenny Ryltenius,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you hear the words mucus and snot, you might think of colds, snails or drooling babies. But the runny, sometimes sticky subs
Special needs children respond positively to new emotional literacy program in new randomized controlled trial

Special needs children respond positively to new emotional literacy program in new randomized controlled trial

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new program designed to teach emotional literacy in special schools to children with learning disabilities aged 8 to 11, helping them

Special needs children respond positively to new emotional literacy program in new randomized controlled trial

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new program designed to teach emotional literacy in special schools to children with learning disabilities aged 8 to 11, helping them
From toasted skin syndrome to third degree burns: The dangers of hot water bottles

From toasted skin syndrome to third degree burns: The dangers of hot water bottles

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWho doesn't love to cozy up with a hot water bottle during the colder months? Hot water bottles are a quick, easy and cost eff

From toasted skin syndrome to third degree burns: The dangers of hot water bottles

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWho doesn't love to cozy up with a hot water bottle during the colder months? Hot water bottles are a quick, easy and cost eff
Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay. How growing opposition threatens a 70-year-old health practice

Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay. How growing opposition threatens a 70-year-old health practice

by Amal Noureldin,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDriving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the Walnut Hill exit on Cen

Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay. How growing opposition threatens a 70-year-old health practice

by Amal Noureldin,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDriving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the Walnut Hill exit on Cen
Can a twice-a-year shot help end the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Can a twice-a-year shot help end the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Science journalist Jon Cohen, physician-scientist Linda-Gail Bekker, and biochemist Wesley Sundquist describe the history of HIV/AIDS prevention and the unique mechanism that led lenacapavir to be named the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year.

Can a twice-a-year shot help end the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Science journalist Jon Cohen, physician-scientist Linda-Gail Bekker, and biochemist Wesley Sundquist describe the history of HIV/AIDS prevention and the unique mechanism that led lenacapavir to be named the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year.
US Supreme Court grapples with state ban on gender-affirming care

US Supreme Court grapples with state ban on gender-affirming care

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUS Supreme Court justices clashed Wednesday over gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender minors—an issue at the heart of the culture wars that have become

US Supreme Court grapples with state ban on gender-affirming care

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUS Supreme Court justices clashed Wednesday over gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender minors—an issue at the heart of the culture wars that have become
Vitamin D supplements: Who should take them, and how much?

Vitamin D supplements: Who should take them, and how much?

by Julie Rafferty,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHow much vitamin D do we really need to preserve healthy bones and overall health? Do higher levels of vitamin D supplementati

Vitamin D supplements: Who should take them, and how much?

by Julie Rafferty,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHow much vitamin D do we really need to preserve healthy bones and overall health? Do higher levels of vitamin D supplementati
Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk. A reminder of how pasteurization protects health

Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk. A reminder of how pasteurization protects health

by Kerry E. Kaylegian,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread inpoultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether

Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk. A reminder of how pasteurization protects health

by Kerry E. Kaylegian,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread inpoultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether