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Researchers Link Diacetyl Exposure to Alzheimer’s Disease

The food flavoring ingredient diacetyl, which produces that buttery aroma in microwave popcorn, may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease.Laura Walter Aug 21, 2012 Researchers have uncovered a potential link between diacetyl, the flavoring ingredient that produces the buttery flavor of microwave popcorn, and Alzheimer’s disease. Diacetyl already has been associated with potentially fatal lung disease.
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Sri Lanka’s burning cargo ship on track to become its ‘worst environmental disaster’

By Helen Regan and Sophie Jeong, CNN (CNN)A huge cleanup operation was underway for a sixth day in Sri Lanka Tuesday after a container ship laden with chemicals caught fire 12 days ago, inundating the country’s western coastline with microplastic pollution and potentially hazardous waste.Sri Lankan environmentalists said it is one of the worst ecological
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The Best Way to Barbecue, According to Science

Step away from the lighter fluid. Inverse Eleanor Cummins Photo from 10’000 Hours / Getty Images. Unless you’re master barbecuer Ron Swanson himself, your grill game could probably use a little work. Thankfully, science is here to help. Greg Blonder is an engineering professor at Boston University and author of the science explainer-slash-cookbook Meathead: The
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Toxic PFAS chemicals found in 100% of breast milk samples

Rachel Salvidge 13 May 2021 Toxic PFAS substances, which are known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they do not degrade and which have been linked to a range of diseases, including two cancers, have been found in the breast milk of every woman tested as part of a new study. Scientists from Toxic-Free Future, Indiana University,
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Surprising Foods You Should NEVER Eat Together

Health-conscious people, who are looking to change their eating for the better, and for good, may feel overwhelmed by the amount of choices they have. Different types of foods require different digestive environments. This means they should be eaten separately. Otherwise, bloating, gas and even more serious, and chronic, problems are in store for the body.
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Whole30 Vegetarian Power Bowl Recipe

These bowls are fiber rich, high in protein, and offer a myriad of nutritious food groups. Well Plated Erin Clarke While I may not be following the Whole30 diet, I AM an ultra enthusiastic supporter of anyone and everyone looking to make positive changes in their diet. I also adore flexible recipes that allow you
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How Adult Children Affect Their Mother’s Happiness

Plenty of moms feel something less than unmitigated joy around their grown-up kids. Make sure yours feels that she’s getting as much out of her relationship with you as she gives.Arthur C. Brooks “How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Arthur C. Brooks will
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‘Fat Burning Zone’? The Best Way to Exercise to Burn Fat

As exercise intensity increases, fat can’t be metabolized fast enough to meet increased energy demand. The key is to find the intensity where fat is the predominant energy source. The Conversation Justin Roberts Ash Willmott Dan Gordon Exercises like jogging require less energy from our body – so energy comes predominantly from fats. Credit: dotshock
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