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Nuclear power: it's safe, sustainable and reliable—arguably the best energy source humanity has ever developed. Yet most ...

Given that the evidence of glyphosate being a health concern for humans ranges from scant for occupational exposure to none ...

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The terms “synthetic” and “ultra-processed” are widely (and opportunistically) used as warning labels and marketing ...

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Every so often, nutrition makes claims that require readers to suspend not just disbelief but basic understanding of ...

Telehealth has become a permanent part of modern medicine, with strong evidence supporting its use in mental health and chronic disease management. However, the popular narrative of “healthcare ...

Fear of dementia is rising almost as fast as the condition itself. And where fear grows, so does a market promising protection. Among the most popular offerings is Ginkgo biloba, a centuries-old ...