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Bamboo has become our new favorite nature-saving novelty. In an effort to become more environmentally-conscious, people have been ditching single-use plastic for bamboo alternatives, as seen in the prevalence of products like bamboo straws, bamboo toothbrushes, bamboo tumblers, and bamboo eating utensils. And now, the eco-friendly material is dominating the …

The majority of people can donate blood. However, those who use nicotine products, cannabis products, or both may wonder whether or not they can donate blood. Hospitals and health clinics use donated blood to treat various medical conditions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of blood donations …

Gabrielle Union‘s controversial departure from America’s Got Talent has led to a wider conversation about workplace practices. Most recently, the discussion has captured the attention of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), which has just launched an investigation into the matter. A spokesperson for the …

Tucked away in a drab industrial estate on the outskirts of the Swiss town of Spiez lies a multistory concrete office block flanked by a parking lot and a soccer field. A modest gate with a small plaque is all that greets visitors. A river rolls behind the building, fed …

The world’s largest review to date has recently established just how important urban green space is for staving off premature death. Share on PinterestNew research strengthens the idea that green spaces boost longevity. Some 63% of people in the United States live in cities. Some cities are greener than others …

Colin Kaepernick spent his Thanksgiving at a Native American “Un-Thanksgiving Day” on Alcatraz. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback spoke during the annual Indigenous People Sunrise Ceremony, telling the crowd, “It’s our responsibility to honor our ancestors and honor our elders.” He also criticized the United States government “for stealing …

Results of a new study in mice suggest that the body may be able to defeat the influenza virus if a person has the right sort of diet — a ketogenic, or keto, diet. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that the ketogenic diet may help combat the flu virus. Infection …

Source: ATL Pics / Radio One Digital Yung Miami Shares Sweet Photo Of Her Daughter Yung mommy Yung Miami is melting the Internet with some absolutely precious pics of her baby girl. As previously reported the City Girls rapper and her boo thang Southside welcomed their daughter Summer in October …

More and more studies are emphasizing the importance of green spaces for longevity. New research adds an important nuance to the mounting evidence — the shape of these parks also plays an important part in staving off mortality risk. Share on Pinterest Medical News Today have just reported on the …

Playing only to the base might not be the most politically astute gambit for Trump in 2020, Ron Brownstein writes. Around 16 to 19 percent of voters approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, but still disapprove of his overall job performance. This voting bloc could be key to whether …