This summer alone, intense heat waves have been to blame for at least 11 deaths in Japan, a record-breaking 45.9-degree Celsius temperature in France, and a heat advisory affecting 147 million people on the U.S. East Coast.
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Association Between Coeliac Disease Risk and Gluten Intake Confirmed
An extensive study has confirmed that the risk of developing coeliac disease is connected to the amount of gluten children consume.
Doubling Down
Over the recent decade, total human impacts to the world’s oceans have, on average, nearly doubled and could double again in the next decade without adequate action.
UC Analysis Predicts Iceless Arctic
Arctic sea ice could disappear completely through September each summer if average global temperatures increase by as little as 2 degrees, according to a new study by the University of Cincinnati.
Greater Blood Pressure Control Linked to Better Brain Health
For adults with high blood pressure, greater blood pressure control than what’s currently considered standard is associated with fewer adverse changes of the brain, which could mean lower risks of dementia and cognitive impairment, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy
Scientists have discovered how diatoms – a type of alga that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen – harness solar energy for photosynthesis.


