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Microplastics from brushing your teeth and wearing plastic aligners?

A new study suggests it's time to look at microplastic exposure from brushing our teeth with plastic toothbrushes.

Best Dentists in Jonesboro

If ecological health is important when you visit the dentist, some associations can help you learn more about eco dentistry. And we have a guide on ways to make your practice green.

Muslims less likely screened for cancer in this American city

Participants expressed a strong interest in having health initiatives related to cancer education, screening and survivorship integrated within mosques. This preference suggests that mosques could serve as vital centers for health education and intervention, leveraging the trust and influence of faith leaders to promote better health outcomes.

The Sweet Truth: How Sugar and Processed Foods Affect Fertility

Processed foods are often laden with unhealthy fats, sugars, and artificial ingredients. They are convenient and tasty, but their impact on fertility can be significant.

Why colon cancer is rising for under 50s

“In past years, we’ve thought of colorectal cancer as a disease of aging,” said Joel Mason, a gastroenterologist and Senior Scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts. “If you look at the absolute incidence rates, it’s still higher amongst older people, but the rate is going up steadily in young people, whereas it’s going down in older people. It’s a disturbing trend.”

Are black olives safe to eat?

The store bought olives are often made with lye and other chemicals you might not want to eat.

A majority of Thais want to reclassify cannabis a drug

Buying and selling cannabis in Thailand. Be aware of shifting policies as the government moves to reclassify it as a drug

The Muslim headscarf and caring for “hijab hair”

In the diverse tapestry of Islamic culture, the hijab stands as a symbol of modesty, identity, and faith for Arab and Muslim ladies. We firmly believe wearing a hijab or a Muslim head scarf should be an act of faith and a woman should always decide. Some women believe the hijab is empowering. But how to avoid nasty hijab hair?

Telegrass founder sentenced to 8 years in jail for selling cannabis online

According to Israeli media Telegrass founder Amos Dov Silver was sentenced to eight years of jail this week following a plea agreement. Telegrass connected an estimated 3,000 drug dealers to more than 200,000 clients.

Rethinking Labels: A Critical Look at Europe’s Approach to the Obesity Epidemic

Europe faces a daunting public health crisis with its escalating obesity rates. Obesity amongst children is particularly of concern due to the wide array of non-communicable diseases (NCD) and a shortened life expectancy that is often linked. According to the World Health Organization, one in three children in the European region is living with overweight or obesity.

Recurrence Risk Assessment in Breast Cancer – what it is and how it works

A new biomarker test can help catch cancer earlier, possibly, than current tests used at medical centers.

5 Ways to Boost Your Energy Naturally

You’re tired, drained, exhausted, and you can’t figure out what to do about it. You’ve thrown everything you can imagine at it — coffee, sugar, energy drinks, protein bars — and nothing seems to work anymore. Often, at this point, people will turn to the medical system and get pharmaceutical help. Maybe you think you’ve got chronic fatigue or adrenal fatigue. And maybe you do.

Green spaces help heart patients live longer: new study

You will live longer if you live in a green space after a heart operation.

First pig kidney transplant in a person

A 62-year-old man with end-stage renal failure has become the first living person to receive a pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, USA.

Kids and cannabis, a worrying trend in the US

More and more states in the US are legalizing recreational cannabis, leading to concerns that teen use will increase. Tobacco consumption among high school students, including vaping and e-cigarettes, is a concerning 12.6%.

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One of the World’s Biggest Candy Companies Became a Leader in Cocoa Science

Most people know Mars for M&M's and Snickers. Few realize the company has spent four decades researching cocoa flavanols and sustainable cocoa science. After six days testing CocoaVia with pioneers of Toronto's raw food movement, Green Prophet explores the surprising story behind one of the world's most researched cocoa supplements.

Sustainable Manufacturing Frameworks Reducing Waste in Heavy Industry

Hydraulic systems are at the heart of heavy manufacturing, but poor maintenance can lead to fluid leaks, downtime, and unnecessary waste. By focusing on preventive maintenance, fluid monitoring, filtration, and early leak detection, industrial facilities can improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen sustainable manufacturing without major capital investments.

The Lost Art of Jewish Herbalism: How Plants, Memory and Diaspora Kept a Living Tradition Alive

Jewish herbalism is experiencing a revival as educators like Naomi Spector uncover centuries of plant knowledge preserved through the diaspora. Blending the wisdom of Maimonides, Ashkenazi and Sephardi traditions, and remedies passed from generation to generation, this forgotten ecological heritage reveals how Jewish communities adapted to new landscapes while keeping their cultural identity rooted in the natural world.

Finding Your Sea Legs Aboard the Neptun of Marstal

The Neptun of Marstal is more than a restored Danish sailing ship. Operated as a non-profit sail-training organization, it invites people of all ages to swap screens for sails, learn traditional seamanship and discover how caring for the sea begins by experiencing it firsthand. Along the way, strangers become crewmates, old maritime skills are kept alive, and the voyage offers a powerful lesson in environmental stewardship, cooperation and the enduring value of learning by doing.

Canada’s Beluga Rescue Is No Free Willy. Those Whales Will Never Go Home.

Six beluga whales have begun leaving Canada's shuttered Marineland, but they aren't returning to the wild. Here's why the park closed and where the whales are going.

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One of the World’s Biggest Candy Companies Became a Leader in Cocoa Science

Most people know Mars for M&M's and Snickers. Few realize the company has spent four decades researching cocoa flavanols and sustainable cocoa science. After six days testing CocoaVia with pioneers of Toronto's raw food movement, Green Prophet explores the surprising story behind one of the world's most researched cocoa supplements.

Sustainable Manufacturing Frameworks Reducing Waste in Heavy Industry

Hydraulic systems are at the heart of heavy manufacturing, but poor maintenance can lead to fluid leaks, downtime, and unnecessary waste. By focusing on preventive maintenance, fluid monitoring, filtration, and early leak detection, industrial facilities can improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen sustainable manufacturing without major capital investments.

The Lost Art of Jewish Herbalism: How Plants, Memory and Diaspora Kept a Living Tradition Alive

Jewish herbalism is experiencing a revival as educators like Naomi Spector uncover centuries of plant knowledge preserved through the diaspora. Blending the wisdom of Maimonides, Ashkenazi and Sephardi traditions, and remedies passed from generation to generation, this forgotten ecological heritage reveals how Jewish communities adapted to new landscapes while keeping their cultural identity rooted in the natural world.

Finding Your Sea Legs Aboard the Neptun of Marstal

The Neptun of Marstal is more than a restored Danish sailing ship. Operated as a non-profit sail-training organization, it invites people of all ages to swap screens for sails, learn traditional seamanship and discover how caring for the sea begins by experiencing it firsthand. Along the way, strangers become crewmates, old maritime skills are kept alive, and the voyage offers a powerful lesson in environmental stewardship, cooperation and the enduring value of learning by doing.

Canada’s Beluga Rescue Is No Free Willy. Those Whales Will Never Go Home.

Six beluga whales have begun leaving Canada's shuttered Marineland, but they aren't returning to the wild. Here's why the park closed and where the whales are going.

What Qualities Help Nurses Thrive in Their Careers?

Decisiveness is also essential. As their first point of contact, nurses are generally best positioned to notice a sudden change in a patient’s condition. When they do, they need to quickly analyze the situation, determine whether escalation or immediate action is required, and execute that confidently.

Different Types of Hair Loss Treatments Explained

efore exploring treatments, it helps to understand why hair falls. Hair loss isn't one condition — it has different causes, and those causes affect which treatments actually work.

Dead Sea Scroll mystery may be solved by a calendar that lost touch with the seasons

The 364-day calendar did not disappear entirely. Instead, it may have survived as an ideal: a memory of perfect time at Creation and perhaps a calendar to be restored in the End of Days.
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