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Magnet treatment device for migraines approved by FDA

The use-at-home device that treats migraines with a pulse of magnetic energy has shown significant promise in clinical trials.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Some wart removers are flammable, FDA warns

Some wart removers are highly flammable, and consumers should not use them around any source of heat.



  • Protection & Safety

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FDA's new anti-smoking campaign aimed squarely at kids

The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Gluten-free label finally gets some teeth

The FDA is stepping up to enforce regulations on gluten-free labels, making foods safer for those with celiac disease.




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A safe way to dispose of unwanted pills at home

When there’s no take back program for unneeded or expired medications, the Pill Terminator makes them unpalatable to people and animals.




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Mercury levels in Pacific yellowfin tuna on the rise

Likely caused by pollution, levels of mercury in Pacific yellowfin tuna have been on the rise steadily since 1998.




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FDA suggests allowing blood donations by gay men — but of course there's a catch

Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory.




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Almond milk lawsuit is a reminder to be an educated food consumer

The makers of Almond Breeze are being sued for false advertising, and it's a reminder not to believe everything you read on a package.




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Would you eat 'clean meat?'

Lab-grown meat isn't even available yet, but rebranding efforts to make it sound more appealing are well underway.




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FDA to scrutinize risky homeopathic products

The FDA has announced that it's cracking down on homeopathic products, especially ones for children and infants.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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If it doesn't come from an animal, is it milk?

There's a debate about whether liquid plant-based foods should be labeled as milk. Is it time to change the definition of milk?




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My end-of-summer top 10 foodie bucket list

Don’t let fall sneak up on you without enjoying some of the experiences you’ve been meaning to get to.




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'Organic' spotlights Hudson Valley farmers and chefs with stunning photography

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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2015 food trend predictions: Ugly, smokey and smelly

But don't be put off by the headline: I'm excited about what I'm hearing about what's coming next year.




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Meet the Cronut and 7 other hybrid desserts

Maybe you’re aware of the croissant-donut mash-up, but have you heard of the Townie or the Mallomac?




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Chipotle promotes its vegan Sofritas to meat eaters

Meant to satisfy vegans and carnivores, the shredded organic tofu filling is now available at all Chipotle restaurants.




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That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.




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Is foraging bad for the environment?

Why this foodie trend could be doing more harm than good.




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Burger King takes soda off the kids' menu, but parents still have the final say

Changes on fast-food menus are a step in the right direction, but the task of finding healthy food falls to parents.




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Free meals served with a side of respect

A new batch of full service restaurants bring deserved respectability and dignity to those in need.




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Get this lady some vegan schmear, stat!

Actress Lisa Edelstein urges Einstein Bros. Bagels to add vegan cream cheese to its menu, because so everyone can 'enjoy a good schmear.'




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Go ahead, order the least expensive bottle of wine on the menu

Restaurants are on to our wine ordering habits, so the cheapest bottle of wine on the list may really just be the best value.




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Is your favorite restaurant on the James Beard Award finalist list?

The 2017 finalist list is out for the James Bear Awards — the 'Oscars' of the food world.




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Philly shines at James Beard Awards

Philadelphia chefs Michael Solomnov, Greg Vernick and Stephen Starr take home three top of awards at the Oscars of the food world. Meet the winners.




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Eating alone is becoming more common — and it's a big problem for boomers

As people age, they need good healthy food, but some boomers are taking shortcuts and getting proper nutrition.




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Are restaurants getting too loud? Or are their customers getting too old?

Loud restaurants are a big source of complaints. But what's the source of the problem?




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Want to be happier? Share a meal

Always eating alone can make you sad, finds a British study. We didn't need a study to tell us that eating together is much more fun.




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11 extreme ice cream flavors

From foie gras to beer and bar nuts, this odd assortment of extreme ice creams would leave even Willy Wonka scratching his head.




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Wines: A biodynamic Carmenere from Lapostolle

If you've never tried a Carmenere before, Lapostolle’s Alexandre Cuvee Carmenere would be a great bottle to start with.




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James Cameron shows off his biodynamic farm

Director and wife Suzy Amis also reveal that they went vegan after watching the documentary 'Forks Over Knives.'



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore

The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know.




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Do you know what these food certification labels mean?

Non-GMO. Organic. Fair trade. You see these labels on all kinds of products, but do you know what they mean? Take this quiz to find out.




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Americans are quietly preserving 56 million acres of private land

U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bradford watermelons were so juicy and delicious, people literally used to die for them

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.




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Future archaeologists will remember us by the chicken bones we left behind

Researchers suggest our most lasting legacy will be chicken bones.



  • Research & Innovations

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NASA just found plumes of water vapor bursting from Jupiter's moon

Water vapor escaping Europa hints at a vast saltwater ocean beneath its surface.




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Mysterious comet debris may spark 'unicorn meteor storm'

On the evening of Nov. 21, upwards of 400 meteors per hour may light up the night sky.




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Extraterrestrial sugars discovered in ancient meteorites

Finding sugars in meteorites adds a new twist to theories of how life arose on Earth.




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Astronomers discover galaxy with 3 supermassive black holes

The unusually close trifecta of black holes will likely merge into one giant entity over the next several hundred million years.




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Mysterious ring galaxy continues to puzzle astronomers

Hoag's Object, a celestial doughnut that features a galaxy within a galaxy, is a beautiful enigma of the cosmos.




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How to see the Geminid meteor shower

December is a chilly time for stargazing, but catching a glimpse of the Geminids makes it all worthwhile.




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Hubble takes snapshots of interstellar comet as it careens by Earth

Scientists say C/2019 Q4 is a comet from another galaxy.




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The best skywatching moments of January

From a wolf moon eclipse to multiple SpaceX Starlink launches, here's what not to miss in the January 2020 night sky.




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Scientists just found the oldest material on Earth — and it smells funny

Scientists discovered the oldest known material on the Earth's surface while studying a meteorite that landed in Australia 50 years ago.




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When these stars meet, the explosion will take over our night sky

The collision between these stars in 2083 will be impossible to miss.




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What we're learning about Arrokoth, formerly known as Ultima Thule

NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock.




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Meet the women of NASA

Video highlights the history-making women at NASA for Women's History Month.




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Should aging boomers get senior discounts?

Should they be means tested, or should programs be universal?




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When you have 5 generations under one roof, the club sandwich metaphor has to grow up

Multi-generation living may get even more multi-generational if current demographic trends — like boomers aging — continue.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Baby boomers aren't buying senior housing

Baby boomers aren't that old and they aren't ready for retirement homes – yet.



  • Fitness & Well-Being