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Sep 02, 2015 05:17 PM EDT

Massive Algae Bloom Sweeping Across Chesapeake Bay is the Largest in Years

It turns out that Chesapeake Bay may be experiencing some of the largest algal blooms in years. Scientists have found that the algal blooms spreading across the bay may be the most intense and widespread in recent times.

Aug 27, 2015 04:36 PM EDT

Desert Dust Storms May Impact the World's Oceans with More Nutrients

It turns out that dust storms in the desert may also impact the world's oceans.

Jul 14, 2015 11:17 PM EDT

Better Gut Diversity May Improve Your Health, Study Reveals

Could a loss of dietary diversity be what's to blame for a rise in obesity?

Jul 07, 2015 10:33 PM EDT

Fruits And Vegetables: These Foods Decrease Early Mortality Risk

New findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveal that eating fruits and vegetables can help lower your risk of early mortality, by decreasing the likelihood for certain illnesses like cardiovascular disease.

Jul 05, 2015 08:56 PM EDT

Withholding Deadly Proteins Slows Blood Vessel Tumor Growth

Could removing a protein help slow blood vessel growth in tumors?

Jun 19, 2015 01:20 PM EDT

Study Examines Inner Workers Of Temporary Organ During Pregnancy

Scientists at the National Institute of Health (NIH) have created a "placenta-on-a-chip" device that mimics both the function and structure of the human placenta. Researchers say it is particularly important as the new device, which can be used to model the flow of waste and nutrients between a moth...

Jun 19, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

NOAA Predicts 'Dead Zone' in the Gulf of Mexico Will be the Size of Connecticut

Scientists have officially predicted this year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone." According to new research, this hypoxic zone will be approximately 5,438 square miles, or about the size of Connecticut.

Jun 07, 2015 11:40 PM EDT

Nutrient Absorption Improved With Eggs, Study Finds

New findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveal that adding an egg to your salad can help with nutrient absorption.

Feb 07, 2014 04:46 PM EST

Fortified Foods Make Up For Some Missing Nutrients: Study

Fortification of foods with additional nutrients does have an impact on kids' intake of vitamins and minerals, but many children and teens are still not getting adequate nutrition, according to a new U.S. study.