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Shame Game: Corporations Bow to Public Pressure

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

Some personal-product makers and law enforcers are becoming more attentive to public concerns about microbeads and palm-oil sourcing.

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Sperm Killer: Monsanto Roundup Herbicide May Cause Gene-ocide

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

Animal research is raising concerns that Roundup’s toxic effects upon animal species’ sperm could similarly be hampering male fertility in humans.

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Strength in Numbers: It Takes a Village to Feed the World

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

Using educational films, heifers, seed banks and investments and other measures, nonprofit groups are nudging the planet toward more sustainable and just food systems.

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Urban Habitats: How Plants and Animals Adapt to Cities

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

With half the planet’s people now established as city-dwellers, scientists are studying the urban effect upon greenery and critters.

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Essential Oils Effective in Fighting Candida, MRSA: Effective Natural Treatments

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

In recent studies, sage and dill essential oils inhibited Candida, and grapefruit seed extract and geranium oil dampened the spread of bacteria-resistant MRSA.

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Ginger and Turmeric Protect Skin from Sun: Herbal Extracts Absorb UVB Rays

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

A study of 15 herbal extracts found that ginger and turmeric absorbed many UVB rays before they damaged the skin.

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Dried Plums Prevent Bone Loss: Small Daily Serving Boosts Density

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

A mere 100 grams of dried plums daily boosts bone density in post-menopausal women.

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Sun’s Rays May Help Heart Health: Providing More than Vitamin D Production

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

UVA rays lowered blood pressure and boosted healthy nitric oxide levels in volunteers in a Scottish study.

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Fruits and Veggies Boost Kids’ Learning and Social Skills: Healthy Nutrition Leads to Stronger Abilities

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

A new study reports that school children fed more produce have better learning skills and are better able to handle difficult situations.

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Ashwagandha Herb Mutes Bipolar Disorder, Lowers Stress: Ayurvedic Treatment for Mental Health

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

In just eight weeks, bipolar patients taking ashwagandha, an herb used in ayurvedic medicine, improved in several key measures.

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