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Researchers observing western lowland gorillas made an interesting connection. They were taking notes of what the animals were consuming and they realized they were using the same medicinal plants as local traditional healers and herbalists. This example of zoopharmacognosy could be the beginning of seeking cures for human diseases through animal behaviors.  Gorillas Use Traditional...

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Pill bottles have become a ubiquitous part of our lives, and their characteristic color and design have always intrigued many. Have you ever wondered why pill bottles are that distinctive shade of orange and why they have a white cap? This is the fascinating history and reasons behind the color and design of pill bottles....

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Millions of Americans are turning to herbal supplements to improve their health and well-being. However, recent research has shed light on the potential risks associated with some popular herbal supplements. These are the dangers of certain herbal supplements, including turmeric, green tea extract, ashwagandha, black cohosh, red yeast rice, and Garcinia cambogia, and their potential...

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Newly released data compiled by Consumer Reports has revealed that a worrying amount of pesticide residue has been found on fruits and vegetables sold in grocery stores across the United States. Organophosphates and carbamate insecticides were among the pesticides found on the produce. These harmful chemicals have been proven to have adverse neurodevelopmental effects, as...

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Invisibility used to be something people could only dream of. But as it turns out, the secret lay in one of the most popular snacks in America: Doritos. A new study used tartrazine, a yellow-orange food coloring found in Doritos (and many other products), on live mice to make their skin see-through. This may seem...