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Health Brief: The Forgotten Superfruit with a Future

May 30, 2025 06:00AM ● By Gary L Grier

Long before the term “superfood” was a supermarket marketing buzzword, generations of African American families in Northeast Florida harvested the golden bounty of the Pindo palm—also known as the jelly palm—for its rich, sweet dates bursting with nutrition and ancestral pride.

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Post-Vaccination Syndrome

Apr 30, 2025 06:15AM

Yale researchers investigate post-COVID vaccination syndrome symptoms, including fatigue and brain fog, and explore immune system markers and viral links.

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Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization

Apr 30, 2025 06:14AM

Federal initiatives aim to expand access to IVF treatments, lower costs, and address historic U.S. fertility declines amid growing family planning needs.

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Bowel Movement Frequency and Health

Apr 30, 2025 06:14AM

Gut microbiome health and chronic disease risks are linked to bowel movement patterns, emphasizing the importance of fiber-rich diets and regularity.

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Teeth-Cleaning Microrobots

Apr 30, 2025 06:13AM

University of Pennsylvania researchers create microrobots that brush and floss teeth, targeting plaque removal and improving oral health outcomes.

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Dementia and Processed Red Meat

Apr 30, 2025 06:11AM

Processed red meat consumption is linked to higher dementia risk, lower cognitive function, and faster brain aging, according to long-term dietary research.

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Whale Song Resembles Human Speech

Apr 30, 2025 06:05AM

Humpback whale songs follow patterns similar to human language, supporting faster cultural transmission and offering insights into communication evolution.

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Ecological, Cost-Saving Chemical Discovered

Apr 30, 2025 06:04AM

A University of Missouri breakthrough creates eco-friendly chemical tools to aid medicine production, water decontamination, and clean energy storage.

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