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Magnesium Deficiency Can Come From Celiac Disease and Other Medical Issues
How do you know if you are magnesium deficient? Even though our bodies can’t make this powerful micronutrient, we need sufficient amounts of magnesium to maintain good health.
Orcas May Be Attacking Larger Fin Whales as a More Efficient Food Source
Are orcas attacking fin whales? Biologists Robert Pitman and Alisa Schulman-Janiger share insights into the unique hunting behavior of killer whales.
Leprosy Cases Are Rising in the U.S. — An Expert Explains What we Know
Leprosy can be caused by two different bacteria, one of which was only identified in 2008.
Argentina Could Promote More Climate-Friendly Livestock Production
Cattle are major producers of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Here’s how Argentina’s new certification can help.
NASA’s Search for Life on Mars Faces Issues With Rovers and Budget
The surface of Mars is cold, dry and rocky, and NASA rovers are exploring it.
Are Private Conversations Truly Private? Encryption Could Protect You
Several popular messaging apps, including Messenger, Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, use end-to-end encryption.
Stunning Total Solar Eclipses Can Damage Your Eyes Without the Right Protection
Solar eclipses don’t come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your vision.
Gray Whales Went Extinct for 200 Years in the Atlantic, Until This Recent Spotting
For more than 200 years, gray whales have been absent from Atlantic waters, but a rare sighting of one near New England may have been a result of climate change.
The Only Gains You’ll Get From SARMS are a List of Health Issues
Information about Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know.