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Eating Blueberries Every Day Improves Heart Health

Eating a cup of blueberries, a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease – according to new research led by the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with colleagues from Harvard and across the UK.

Exposure to Airborne Metal Pollution Associated with Increased Risk of Mortality

Although there is ample evidence that air pollution—specifically airborne particulate matter—is associated with an increased risk of premature death, it is still not known which specific particles are responsible for this effect.

Lithuanian Scientists Created Bioplastic for Food Packaging Which Degrades in a Couple of Years

Group of scientists at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). Lithuania have created biodegradable plastic, which decays in a compost bin in a couple of years.

International Travelers Experience the Harmful Effects of Air Pollution

For travelers who visit cities with high levels of air pollution, even a short stay leads to breathing problems that can take at least a week to recover from, a new study shows.