A new study of approximately 80,000 patients shows that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have a 30% higher risk of dying from COVID-19 than people without the neurodegenerative condition.
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NASA infrared imagery revealed that Hurricane Marie is rapidly growing stronger and more powerful.
Connection to "ʻāina" Critical to Health Among Native Hawaiians
Holistic cultural practices that foster a connection to ʻāina (land) are important in improving the health of Kānaka Maoli (Indigenous Peoples of Hawaiʻi).
Redefining Drought in the US Corn Belt
As the climate trends warmer and drier, global food security increasingly hinges on crops’ ability to withstand drought.
Essential Oils Could Keep Pests, Disease from Organic Crops
With U.S. organic food sales topping $50 billion in 2018, statistics from the Organic Trade Association indicate that fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops combined make up 36.3 percent of total organic sales.
Canada Water Agency Will Help Protect and Sustain Canada’s Water Resources
The new Canada Water Agency—announced in the recent federal Throne Speech—is the first critical step toward transforming how water is managed across the country.