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The truth about preworkout supplements

These supplements may just change the way you feel while you're working out and not much else.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Cosmic 'lightsaber' slices through space

Formed by material falling onto a newborn star, the two beams of light shoot outward to create the dual-sided lightsaber appearance.




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Could we build an actual lightsaber?

Plasma presents a possible source for the blade, but lots of practical concerns remain.



  • Research & Innovations

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Could cleaner air be worsening global warming?

Warming trends have spiked in certain areas of the world as we battle against smog.



  • Climate & Weather

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5 dinosaur trends that will be bigger than T. rex

Here are five hot trends that paleontologists expect to see in 2016 and the years ahead.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Strong social connections linked to better health

A lack of social connection may have a negative impact on your physical health, new research suggests.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Black hole that 'burps' may answer cosmic riddle

A black hole's epic "burp" may help solve one of the deep mysteries of the galactic core.




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Telescopes to peer into hearts of black holes

Event Horizon Telescope will harness the power of 9 telescopes around the globe.




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You only need 2 things to avoid low back pain

All you need to avoid lower back pain is a steady exercise program and a bit of education.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Cosmic alignment of Mars, Earth and sun brings the red planet closer to us

This opposition, which occurs every 2 years, is considered relatively favorable and precedes another event when Mars will be at its closest to Earth all year.




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The science behind California's earthquake swarms

More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened.



  • Climate & Weather

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The history of Brooklyn's polluted canal

Video: Assignment Earth explains why residents and government authorities are determined to clean up and revive the Gowanus Canal.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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When it comes to biodiversity, Alabama's Fern Cave is an under-the-radar hot spot

Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Border wall construction begins in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

The federally protected and UNESCO-recognized wilderness area is front and center as work on the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico continues.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Giant hybrid tumbleweed spreads in California

Once isolated to the Central Valley, the hybrid tumbleweed Salsola ryanii is making moves — and fast.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Your unlimited caffeine consumption might be in jeopardy

The FDA is investigating potentially regulating added caffeine.




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Most parents ignore FDA warnings about cold medicine

New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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FDA aims to curb painkiller abuse

The FDA recommends reducing the number of refills for popular narcotic painkillers, and requiring that doctors write a prescription.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Artificial trans fats may soon be a thing of the past

The FDA is taking steps to determine if artificial trans fats should be removed from all foods and possibly save 7,000 lives a year.




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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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FDA: Companies that make antibacterial soap must prove that it's safe

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal that would require makers of soaps to show that their products really work.



  • 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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Subway removes chemical from bread that's also used in yoga mats

Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads.




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FDA proposes new nutrition labels for food

New labels would focus on sugar and calories and reflect a realistic serving size for the American diet.




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Subway eliminated yoga mat chemical but Pillsbury, Sara Lee, and Wonder still use it

The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide.




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Michelle Obama unveils nutrition label of the future

The FDA is opening up public comments for reaction to two possible nutrition labels. One will replace the label we’ve been looking at for 20 years.




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FDA can ignore taking action on overuse of antibiotics in livestock if it wants, says court

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.




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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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Amy's Kitchen recalls products for possible listeria

The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.




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'Kids Eat Right' label to disappear as quickly as possible

The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use.




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Sabra Hummus recall: What you need to know

The company is voluntarily recalling 30,000 cases of Classic Hummus. Find out if you have the affected products in your refrigerator.




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Bill aims to make personal care products safer

The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe.



  • Protection & Safety

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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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Why Europe has better sunscreens than we do

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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FDA to finally tackle 'natural' food label

This is your chance to add your voice to the mix as the agency looks into what the label means.




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Humane animal testing startup helps sick pets and maybe human lives, too

The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals.




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What's new about the new nutrition label?

The iconic look of the nutrition label remains, but some of the information has changed.




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Should 'healthy' be a marketing label?

The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all.




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Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for the new nutrition labels

The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them.




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Scientists sound alarm on antibacterial soap

FDA bans 19 ingredients including triclosan and triclocarban found in antibacterial soap and suggests washing with plain soap and water.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Say goodbye to trans fats

FDA, WHO crack down on popular ingredient in processed foods.




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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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Hundreds of people 'pay it forward' at a single Starbucks location

At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them.




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Even Plato wrote about celebrity chefs

Who knew that one of the founders of Western philosophy had a favorite chef?




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Are Starbucks drinks getting smaller?

Save money (and calories) with a smaller-sized mini Frappuccino.




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Watch as second-graders handle fine dining beautifully

When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.)




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New York chef offers broth in to-go cups

We almost lost the art of making true broth, but it has had a massive revival. Now, you can even enjoy it on the streets of New York.




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Your food will taste better if the chef can see you

Floor plans that let cooks see the people they're serving increase food quality and customer satisfaction.




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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?