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Learning to Breathe Again in the Ecuadorian Amazon

The sunset was melting into the lagoon, turning its glassy surface into a fiery blend of crimson and tangerine. I’d just jumped off the bow of the canoe into the lukewarm water and was floating on my back, bug-bitten belly…

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Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bake (Easy High-Protein)

I love having simple breakfast recipes I can make ahead for busy mornings. While smoothies and overnight oats have their place, I also try to prioritize protein in the mornings. This broccoli  cheddar egg bake is a great way to…

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Haunting Hubble telescope image captures cosmic cycle of destruction and creation —‬ Space photo of the week

Quick factsWhat it is: The nebula LHA 120-N44Where it is: 160,000 light-years away, in the constellation DoradoWhen it was shared: Sept. 3, 2026It looks like a gigantic hole punched through a cloud, but this spectacular new image from the Hubble…

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Adding folic acid to food can save newborn babies. A misleading food 'safety' bill could block that

Adding folic acid to food can save newborn babies. A misleading food 'safety' bill could block that Anthony Lacey September 2, 2026 The “FRESH” Act would block states from regulating chemicals in food or requiring folic acid fortification, proven to…

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Do Hair Growth Supplements Work?

Might biotin or zinc supplements prevent hair loss in men and women? By the time we’re 50, about half of us, men and women, will experience hair loss. No, it’s not caused by washing your hair too much or, for…

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The Benefits and Risks of Hair Loss Drugs

What are the pros and cons of Propecia and Rogaine for hair loss? “Any consumer looking on the Internet for a treatment for hair loss is exposed to a multitude of remedies.” However, we only have good evidence for efficacy…

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