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Toxic chemicals used in food preparation leach into human bodies, study finds

More than 3,600 chemicals that leach into food during the manufacturing, processing, packaging and storage of the world’s food supply…

Siren call of daylight saving must be resisted, scientists say

The clock, not the steam engine, is the key machine of the modern industrial age. —Lewis Mumford, 1934 Forget long,…

Vaccines may arrive in record time, but the virus has been faster

Scientists have created candidate vaccines, which eventually could protect billions of people from COVID-19, with astonishing speed, compressing scientific efforts…

Special needs trusts bring peace of mind to aging parents of children with disabilities

Over a decade before her husband’s death, Linda Tung was already concerned with estate planning. Their daughter, Rachel, was born…

Harvard-led research identifies potential test for cannabis impairment

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found a noninvasive brain imaging procedure to be an objective and reliable way to…

Is it time to resume COVID restrictions in some safe states?

There may be new trouble ahead for states that had gotten COVID-19 under control after the March and April surges…

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    Beauty News

    He was the first person to be diagnosed with a new sleep disorder. It led to a scientific breakthrough

    Donald Dorff could hear the crowd roaring as he snatched the quarterback’s pitch from the air and sprinted toward the…

    Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

    Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988…

    Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

    The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and…

    Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

    Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

    Spend 5 minutes a day moving like this and you’ll move better for life

    Summary Maintaining mobility while aging doesn’t require hours of stretching but rather intentional movement throughout daily life. Regular movement across…

    Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

    Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or…

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