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Influenza hits middle-age, young adults hard

The lower vaccination rate in this age group may be one reason for the unusually high number of hospitalizations and deaths, the CDC says.



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13 likely health benefits of drinking tea

From managing stress to fighting cancer, tea has many benefits to help someone live a healthier life.




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NYC to clear snow-covered roads with salt stored in salt-shaped building

The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches.



  • Climate & Weather

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Benzene and sperm health

Study links benzene exposure to sperm abnormality.




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Simple tree branch water filter removes 99% of E. coli

High-tech water filters are wonderful. But what if you could go DIY, using just a piece of wood?




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How one volunteer built one of Facebook's biggest environmental pages

A woman decided to volunteer at The Wildcat Sanctuary, a small animal refuge in rural Minnesota, and the results have been pretty amazing.




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5 alternatives to talc powder

The news about baby powder, ovarian cancer and mesothelioma may have you rethinking your daily routine.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Transforming global health supply chains through data visibility

Health systems in emerging markets have not realized the benefits of data visibility to global health supply-chain operations. To do so, health-system leaders will need to take four critical actions.



  • Public Sector Insights

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Healthcare Providers: Preparing for the next normal after COVID-19

The length of disruption for patients continuing physical distancing remains unclear. However, most forward-looking healthcare organizations may use this time to materially scale virtual health offerings in ways that creates competitive advantage.



  • Insights on Healthcare Systems & Services

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'Granny pods' are the latest alternative to nursing homes

Your aging parent may prefer living in a tiny house in your backyard.



  • Remodeling & Design

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What's so healthy about nuts?

Take a look at the nutritional benefits of 5 popular tree nuts, and you'll realize nuts are a great snack!




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Your ultimate pear primer for fall

Move over pumpkin spice, the humble pear is a true harbinger of fall. Here's how to choose and eat the different types of pears.




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How safe is cured, smoked or salted fish?

We've read about the harmful health effects of eating processed meats. But what about their fishy counterparts?




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The healthiest foods for us are also the healthiest for the planet

A major new study examines the impact of certain foods on both the body and the planet.




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Mom creates artistic masterpieces out of healthy food for her children

Laleh Mohmedi transforms her young child's meals into memorable cartoon characters as a way to encourage healthy eating.




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Alternative nut butters are spreading far and wide

Predicted to be a hot trend in 2020, the rise of everything butters and spreads has only just begun.




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6 health benefits of green tea

The health benefits of green tea continue to be discovered. Unlike other teas, green tea leaves are steamed, leaving a higher concentration of antioxidants.




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College students spin new idea for health care

Rice University students come up with ingenious and inexpensive health care tool for communities without power.




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For a quick lesson on gene editing or blockchain, there's Five Levels of Difficulty

Wired's video series, 'Five Levels of Difficulty,' challenges an expert to explain a complicated concept to people at five levels of expertise — and it's cool.



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What are some healthy drinks for kids?

Juice and soda aren’t the only drink options available for children. Here are some healthy drink alternatives for kids (and adults).




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10 unusual ways air pollution harms your health

Air pollution is so pervasive it even affects babies in the womb and causes long-term mental and physical health problems.




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Solar desalination makes freshwater from salt water

An award-winning MIT team has created a portable, solar-powered desalination system that could provide freshwater in remote locations.




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Lamp runs on nothing but saltwater*

Developers hope the design will bring affordable lighting to people worldwide who live along the coast.



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Why this poultry pundit has a growing flock of Facebook fans

Kathy Shea Mormino ditched the legal profession to become The Chicken Chick.




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What is moral grandstanding and are you guilty of it?

When it comes to political or personal conversations, it's always good to avoid this type of superiority posturing.



  • Arts & Culture

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Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids

After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth.



  • Arts & Culture

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Teddy Roosevelt's White House was a real zoo

Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. president, had a menagerie that included everything from dogs and bears to rodents and a one-legged rooster.




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This stroller has a built-in air filter to protect kids from air pollution

Brizi is a cushioned air filter and fan designed to clean the air around your baby's face and protect them from air pollution.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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7 surprising health benefits of mushrooms

'Magic' indeed: Many edible varieties of mushrooms are packed with vitamins, can boost your immunity, lower inflammation and help prevent cancer.




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What gray hair says about your health

Gray hair may indicate more than our biological age: It could signal one of these health issues, including heart disease or vitamin deficiency.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why not bring a shelter dog home for the holidays?

So many animals don't have homes. Can you open up your home to one homeless animal, just for the holidays?




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12-year-old celebrates best birthday ever by volunteering with friends at the local shelter

Boy asks his friends to celebrate his birthday by volunteering at an animal shelter.




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What does 'no-kill' mean at animal shelters?

When a shelter is 'no kill,' that doesn't always mean that every animal makes it out of there alive.




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Super Bowl champ celebrates by paying off adoption fees for more than 100 shelter dogs

Kansas City defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi celebrates team's Super Bowl win by paying adoption fees for pets at local shelter.




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Homeless pets need your help as coronavirus closes shelters

Animal shelters and rescues ask people to open their homes to pets as coronavirus forces the shelters to shut down.




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Shelters are clearing out as pet adoptions surge

Animal shelters around the U.S. are running out of adoptable animals as more people take in fosters and adopt pets because they're at home more.




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Heat wave hits Greenland, melting 11 billion tons of ice

Greenland's ice sheet is melting so fast it lost 11 billion tons of ice in just a day.



  • Climate & Weather

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The most extreme bolts of lightning strike in winter

Lightning "superbolts" are most common in winter and hit most frequently over water.



  • Climate & Weather

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Epsom salt bath: Why it's so good for you

Epsom salt has a long history of beauty and health benefits, and now we know why. Here's how those minerals are helping your body.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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8 face oils for smoother, healthier skin

Natural face oils are the new go-to moisturizer. Here are eight oils that deserve a spot in your beauty regimen.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The Right Mix of Fats for Optimal Energy and a Healthy Coat

The Right Mix of Fats for Optimal Energy and a Healthy Coat




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Fiber for Proper Digestive Health

Fiber for Proper Digestive Health




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Dell takes a huge step toward ultimate eco-friendly packaging

Compostable and locally sourced bamboo computer cushions push Dell’s corporate initiatives to new levels.




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Analysis: Why police are re-opening Molly Hagerty's sex-assault case against Gore

Video: Police are reinvestigating allegations from a masseuse that she was sexually assaulted by former Vice President Al Gore. A legal scholar weighs in.



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Documentary offers alternative to Gore's 'An Inconvenient Truth'

Danish environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg discusses his new book "Smart Solutions to Climate Change: Comparing Costs and Benefits'" as well as the film "Cool It," w



  • Climate & Weather

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Should Americans have to choose between health care and a smartphone?

Health care is essential, but so is a smartphone if you want to get a job or even sign up for health care ... despite what Jason Chaffetz says.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Animal shelter's homeless-shooing robot gets the boot

The San Francisco SPCA has been ordered by the city to fire a robotic rent-a-cop used to patrol the sidewalks outside of its campus.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS to Introduce MHPS-TOMONI&reg; Digital Solutions for Geothermal Power Plant in Mexico -- Real-time Plant Monitoring and Diagnostics to Improve Efficiency, Enhance Operational Performance and Redu

・ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ・ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Group Company Personnel

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following group company personnel changes effective March 31 and April 1, 2020.




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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Executive-level Personnel

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following executive-level personnel changes effective June 19, 2020.