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As Carbon Dioxide Levels Climb, Millions at Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies

Rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) from human activity are making staple crops such as rice and wheat less nutritious and could result in 175 million people becoming zinc deficient and 122 million people becoming protein deficient by 2050.

Milk Carton ‘Sell-By’ Dates May Become More Precise

The “sell-by” and “best-by” dates on milk cartons may soon become more meaningful and accurate.

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

Researchers report 63 percent of breast milk samples from mothers using marijuana contained traces of the drug.

Red Light at Night: A Potentially Fatal Attraction to Migratory Bats

In a new study, scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) in Berlin, Germany, tested the response of European bats to red and white light sources during their seasonal migration.

Cooking With Coal, Wood, or Charcoal Associated With Cardiovascular Death

Long-term use of coal, wood, or charcoal for cooking is associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented today at ESC Congress 2018(1).