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More heatwaves, fewer babies? Climate change may zap male fertility, scientists find | Reuters
The far-reaching effects of climate change! - Would-be fathers have long been advised to wear boxer shorts and avoid hot tubs, to avoid too much heat damaging their reproductive chances. Now it turns out the same effect - but caused by stronger heatwaves driven by...
‘Non-Toxic’ Nail Polish May Contain Harmful Chemicals, Study Says | Time
Knowing what goes into your skincare and cosmetics is just as important as knowing what doesn't go into them! And anyway, who needs nail polish when there's gardening to do?! - Cosmetics are subject to very few regulations in the U.S. While they fall under Food and...
Organic or Grass-fed Beef? – Cornucopia Institute
Grass-fed doesn't mean organic, and vice versa! - While both USDA certified organic and grass-fed beef offer significant benefits compared to products produced by cows confined to a feedlot, these two labels are different. USDA certified organic cattle must be fed...
Common Herbicides Appear to Cause Antibiotic Resistance – Cornucopia Institute
Our enviroment's effect on our microbiome is becoming more and more obvious, why the cycle of what we put in the ground coming back to affect us is clear! - New University of Canterbury research confirms that the active ingredients of the commonly used herbicides,...
Women who give birth in winter and spring less likely to suffer ‘baby blues’, study shows
We're not sure if this can be helped, but if you can plan these things, here's another factor to take into consideration! - The winter can be a gloomy time for many, but for new mums, the darker days may bring an unexpected benefit - a decreased risk of post-natal...
Repeat After Me: Cold Does Not Increase Odds of Catching Cold – The New York Times
It's a myth that refuses to go away! - Back in 1958, researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial of people to see if being cold made them more likely to get sick. They had one group sit in a room that was 10 degrees Fahrenheit dressed in street clothes,...