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Cell Phones and Router Microwaves Stress Plants: Radiation Effects on Greenery

Nov 26, 2014 10:52AM

Parsley, celery and dill weed plants exposed to microwave radiation had thinner cell walls and smaller mitochondria.

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Hip Fractures Decrease on Weekends and Holy Days: Injuries More Common During Specific Times

Nov 26, 2014 10:49AM

Elderly patients are more likely to fracture a hip during cold and rainy weather, but not during the Sabbath.

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Calcium Supplements Raise Risk of Brain Lesions: Increases Chances of Hyperintensities on MRIs

Nov 26, 2014 10:49AM

People over 60 that take calcium supplements are more likely to have the type of brain lesions linked to hypertension.

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Knotweed and Hawthorn Outperform Lovastatin in Trial: Herbal Extracts Outdo Pharmaceutical Drug

Nov 26, 2014 10:49AM

After six months, Chinese patients given a knotweed and hawthorn extract had less plaque-forming inflammation in their arteries than patients treated with Lovastatin.

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Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins: Lower Pesticides, Higher Antioxidants

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

Organically-grown foods have one-third the pesticide levels of conventionally grown crops and 20 to 40 percent more antioxidants.

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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity: Effects of Aesthetic Appreciation of Paintings

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

Beautiful paintings produced more appreciation in people and more varied brain activity than photographs of similar scenes, Japanese researchers found.

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Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners: Dangerous Ingredients in Beauty Products

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium have been found in substantial quantities in some skin-whitening products and in most lipsticks.

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Algae-Based Cosmetics May Ward Off Inflammation and Cancer: Protection for Skin Cells

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

Added to cosmetic formulas, marine algae like kelp and spirulina have been found to protect skin cells.

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs: Powerful Natural Remedies

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

Ethiopian researchers have found that honey and ginger extracts are better than antibiotics in combatting superbugs like MRSA and E. coli.

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Treadmill Desks Boost Job Performance: More Than Just Fitness Benefits

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

A yearlong study found that treadmill work-desks boosted job performance in the view of both workers and their bosses.

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