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Amanda Ruggeri

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Why rice has a growing arsenic problem

Rice is a staple food for billions of people around the planet, but a new study suggests climate change may increase arsenic levels contained within...

19.04.2025 100

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Amanda Ruggeri

Climate change is supercharging pollen allergies

Seasonal allergy sufferers are being hit with more pollen over a longer season due to rising temperatures, but global warming is also triggering...

13.04.2025 80

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Amanda Ruggeri

The global challenge of iron deficiency

A lack of this vital nutrient is one of the world's leading causes of disability – but exactly when it becomes a problem, and the best way to treat...

14.03.2025 70

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Amanda Ruggeri

Why 'natural' doesn't always mean better

Suggesting that natural products or ingredients are inherently superior to those that are synthetic is a common flaw in reasoning used by influencers,...

13.02.2025 100

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Amanda Ruggeri

Five daytime hacks for a better night's sleep

The secret to feeling good after a night's sleep may start during the day. Here are some tips on how to improve your sleep and feel less tired. ...

16.01.2025 40

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Amanda Ruggeri

Seven ways to spot a bad argument

When people are trying to persuade you, they sometimes reach for underhand tricks like the 'appeal to ignorance' or 'whataboutism' to seem more...

10.07.2024 100

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Amanda Ruggeri