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Can Trees Heal Heart Disease?
Researchers in this polluted city are planting thousands of trees in a bold health experiment aimed at lowering rates of cardiovascular disease.
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How to Save Planet Earth
Your individual behavior won't fix climate change. Five experts share more meaningful ways to think green.
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What Is Time?
The question is more philosophical than physical — which means we can redefine it on our own terms.
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Is Coffee Good for You or Not?
Confused by the dizzying array of studies that seem contradictory at times? You've come to the right place. Here's what to know about coffee's — mostly beneficial — health impacts.
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Can Drinking Water Really Help You Lose Weight?
Even though 78 percent of U.S. adults don't drink enough of it, we know that drinking plenty of water brings with it all sorts of benefits to both physical and mental health. But could staying hydrated also be a simple way to lose weight?
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The Cicadas Are Coming
Brood X, perhaps the largest in the country, will emerge this spring after 17 subterranean years. Here's why it takes so long for them to emerge how they will spend their fleeting time above ground.
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What You Should Know About the New COVID-19 Strains
Several new strains of the coronavirus have been identified — and they're more contagious. Here's what's known about how they spread, how well the vaccines work against them, and the symptoms these variants cause.
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Should You Take a Vitamin D Supplement?
Low vitamin D intake is still a public health concern. Despite adding it to certain foods in the U.S. and Canada, getting enough of the sunshine vitamin is still a challenge for many people. Some experts say more must be done.
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What is Citizen Science Month?
This April, researchers have over 100 events planned around everything from measuring light pollution to counting caterpillars.
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Why Does It Rain So Much in Spring?
Ah, springtime: The sun is finally out, birds are chirping, buds are blooming — and your plans are likely getting rained on. Here's why the onset of spring is followed by months of rain.
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The Science of Migraines
Everything you need to know about the latest research on the causes, triggers, and treatments for migraine headaches.
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What's the Deal with Generation TikTok? Â
TikTok has been gaining millions of users/followers from around the world. What about this social media platform makes it so engaging and is drawing viewers in at such a fast pace?
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Your Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines, Answered
Are coronavirus vaccines safe? What's in them? Is one option better than another? Will a vaccine make me immune? How long will they remain effective? Has anyone died after getting the vaccine?
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Why Is Online Shopping So Addictive?
Can't stop going online and buying stuff you don't need? The urge to splurge is a constant temptation for many, and COVID-19 stress has only fueled online shopping addiction.
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The Cancers That Are Contagious
Cancer generally cannot be passed from one person to another. But among certain animals, a few rare types of cancer can spread like bacteria or viruses do.
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Are Kids Who Abuse Animals Destined to Become Serial Killers?
Cruelty against animals is one of the traits from the MacDonald Triad, a framework that was once thought capable of identifying serial murderers and people with violent tendencies. But there's more to this disturbing behavior than previously believed.
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