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When we worry about fungicide residues, we often forget what those agents are meant to hold back: fungi that make their own ...

For years, women approaching menopause were told the same thing: Take more calcium. Drink more milk. Protect your bones. But modern research shows bone health is far more complex than just calcium ...

The American Council on Science and Health is a pro-science, research and education organization operating under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Council was founded in 1978 by a ...

It's Mother’s Day! Here at ACSH, that means it's time to highlight how dedicated moms help mold their children into capable, ...

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