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Wine Isn’t Risk-Free — but It May Not Be the Biggest Health Threat on Your Table - Food & Wine
health 2026/03/18 13:00:00

Wine Isn’t Risk-Free — but It May Not Be the Biggest Health Threat on Your Table - Food & Wine

Headlines say “no amount of alcohol is safe,” but science tells a more nuanced story. Experts explain why moderate drinking may carry less risk than headlines suggest, and how it compares to ultra-processed foods and everyday habits.

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Waste Plastic Turned into Parkinson’s Drug - Good News Network
health 2026/03/18 11:00:52

Waste Plastic Turned into Parkinson’s Drug - Good News Network

The approach harnesses the power of bacteria to transform post-consumer plastic into L-DOPA, a frontline medication for the neurological disorder.

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Your daily coffee may be protecting your brain, 43-year study finds - ScienceDaily
health 2026/03/18 10:48:37

Your daily coffee may be protecting your brain, 43-year study finds - ScienceDaily

Your morning coffee or tea could be quietly supporting your brain health. A long-term study found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was linked to an 18% lower risk of dementia and better cognitive performance over time. The benefits appea…

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Unvaccinated Israeli teen dies of measles, ministry warns - The Jerusalem Post
health 2026/03/18 10:34:41

Unvaccinated Israeli teen dies of measles, ministry warns - The Jerusalem Post

The ministry warns unvaccinated individuals and parents of infants with one dose at 6–11 months to avoid large gatherings in outbreak areas.

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‘Serious’ warning issued to millions taking Omeprazole over problems drug causes - LADbible
health 2026/03/18 09:37:14

‘Serious’ warning issued to millions taking Omeprazole over problems drug causes - LADbible

A serious warning has been issued by a health expert about the dangers of taking Omeprazole long time

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After a harrowing mental health crisis, a family’s giving to the Broad Institute’s research tops $1 billion - The Boston Globe
health 2026/03/18 09:31:41

After a harrowing mental health crisis, a family’s giving to the Broad Institute’s research tops $1 billion - The Boston Globe

Broad researchers are investigating genetic links to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia to further potential treatments.

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