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Seeing a New Color

Jun 30, 2025

Researchers used lasers to stimulate eye cells, leading participants to see “olo,” a vivid bluish-green color reportedly outside the standard human color range.

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Solar-Powered Sea Slug

Jun 30, 2025

The leaf sheep sea slug stores algae chloroplasts and photosynthesizes, a rare trait in animals that lets it convert sunlight into energy for days.

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U.S. Air Quality Is Declining

Jun 30, 2025

A record 156 million Americans now live with unhealthy air, as climate change fuels wildfire smoke and extreme heat, reversing decades of clean air progress

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Vitamin D and Erectile Function What Every Man Should Know

May 30, 2025 ● By Jerry Garcia, PA-C, Pedro Azcona, M.D., and Raymond Wohl, BA, MA

June is Men’s Health Month! Low vitamin D may affect energy, ED & heart health. Get screened at Chicago Male Clinic. Call 773-414-9900 or visit ChicagoMaleClinic.com.

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Aging in Bursts

May 30, 2025

A study finds aging accelerates in molecular spurts—most notably around ages 44 and 60—linked to shifts in metabolism, inflammation and immune resilience.

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Red-Light Gum Therapy

May 30, 2025

Penn researchers are testing LED-equipped dental implants that kill bacteria and regenerate tissue using red-light therapy powered by chewing motion.

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Worsening Allergy Seasons

May 30, 2025

Climate change is driving longer, more intense allergy seasons as warmer temperatures and rising CO₂ levels increase pollen and mold production nationwide.

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Dietary Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

May 30, 2025

New research finds low-FODMAP and low-carb diets more effective than drugs at easing IBS symptoms, especially for those managing constipation.

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A New Definition of Obesity

May 30, 2025

Experts call for redefining obesity to focus on abdominal fat and function, not just BMI, emphasizing waist metrics and direct fat scans for accuracy.

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Becoming Man’s Best Friend

May 30, 2025

Ancient dog bones suggest Indigenous peoples in Alaska formed close ties with early canines 12,000 years ago, reshaping our understanding of human-dog history.

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Declining Butterfly Population

May 30, 2025

Butterfly numbers have dropped 22% nationwide, with native plants and reduced pesticide use key to reversing the decline, new U.S. data reveals.

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Startups Using the Ocean for Carbon Capture

May 30, 2025

Emerging tech companies are leveraging ocean minerals and electrochemistry to trap carbon and fight climate change, despite challenges in scale and funding.

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Florida’s Coral Reefs Struggling

May 30, 2025

Warming seas and pollution hinder coral reproduction, threatening biodiversity and storm protection in Florida’s already fragile reef ecosystems.

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A Mom at 100 Years Old

May 30, 2025

A 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo hatched four offspring, boosting survival prospects for one of the world’s rarest reptile species.

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Raymond Wohl and Jerry Garcia
Women’s Sexual Health and Aging: A Conversation Worth Having

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Jerry Garcia, PA-C, and Raymond Wohl, BA, MA

Sexual wellness matters at every age. Many older women face challenges but few discuss them with doctors. Stay informed, proactive & supported. Learn more at ChicagoMaleClinic.com or call 773-414-9900.

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Support Breast Wellness With Simple Daily Habits

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Kim Henderson, DC

Support breast health with thermography, massage, cupping & lymphatic care. Learn more or book with Dr. Kim Henderson at HealthClarifiedNow.com or call 224-344-8668.

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Post-Vaccination Syndrome

Apr 30, 2025

Yale researchers investigate post-COVID vaccination syndrome symptoms, including fatigue and brain fog, and explore immune system markers and viral links.

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Bowel Movement Frequency and Health

Apr 30, 2025

Gut microbiome health and chronic disease risks are linked to bowel movement patterns, emphasizing the importance of fiber-rich diets and regularity.

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Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization

Apr 30, 2025

Federal initiatives aim to expand access to IVF treatments, lower costs, and address historic U.S. fertility declines amid growing family planning needs.

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Teeth-Cleaning Microrobots

Apr 30, 2025

University of Pennsylvania researchers create microrobots that brush and floss teeth, targeting plaque removal and improving oral health outcomes.

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Juy 2026 Issue - Good Vibes, Great Outdoors

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Natural Awakenings Chicago July 2026 magazine cover featuring fresh strawberries with the headline “Good Vibes, Great Outdoors” and stories on outdoor wellness, pickleball fitness, vibrant summer salads, sustainable backyard water features and exploring Indiana Dunes.
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