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Who can say it's healthy? The FDA has a new definition for food labels

NPR Health

At a time when more than half the American diet comes from processed, packaged foods, the FDA has new rules aimed at helping people make healthier choices in the grocery store. Image credit: Hispanolistic)

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Are plants intelligent? It depends on the definition

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Goldenrod can perceive other plants nearby without ever touching them, by sensing far-red light ratios reflected off leaves. When goldenrod is eaten by herbivores, it adapts its response based on whether or not another plant is nearby. Is this kind of flexible, real-time, adaptive response a sign of intelligence in plants?

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To curb antimicrobial resistance, government may include antibiotics in definition of new drug

The Hindu

If brought into the new drug bracket, manufacturing, marketing and sale of antibiotics will be documented; patients will be able to buy antibiotics on prescription only

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Definition of Veteran

WA State Department of Health

Definition of Veteran stevie.mathieu December 18, 2024 - 11:53am CR-105 Filed December 2, 2024 - 12:00pm Further Information The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is proposing changes to replace the term "honorable discharge" with "qualifying discharge."

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Patient-Centered Care: Definition and Examples

Tulane Public Health Blog

Here is an in-depth look at this care model, including the definition of patient-centered care, its benefits, and examples of how it can work in practice. Healthcare and administration professionals with the right knowledge, education , and skills can help transform healthcare facilities to be more patient-centered.

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Redefining net zero will not stop global warming

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The science of net zero, developed over 15 years ago, does not include these natural carbon sinks in the definition of net human-induced CO2 emissions. Yet governments and corporations are increasingly turning to them to offset emissions, rather than reducing fossil fuel use or developing more permanent CO2 disposal options.

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Holographic displays offer a glimpse into an immersive future

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have invented a new optical element that brings us one step closer to mixing the real and virtual worlds in an ordinary pair of eyeglasses using high-definition 3D holographic images.

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