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Thousands of Central Valley water wells risk failure
Law and Legal

Thousands of Central Valley water wells risk failure

Even though California enacted sweeping legislation nearly a decade ago to curb excessive agricultural pumping of groundwater, new research predicts that thousands of drinking water wells could run dry in the Central Valley by the time the law’s restrictions take full effect in 2040. The study, published this month in the journal Scientific Reports, casts […]

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These Popular Habits May Increase Cancer Risk
Lifestyle

These Popular Habits May Increase Cancer Risk

We all have bad habits that are hard to shake, but there’s several that can negatively impact our overall well-being and increase the risk of getting cancer, which is the second leading cause of death, after heart disease, in the United States. Making a few lifestyle changes can mean avoiding cancer and Eat This, Not […]

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CDC puts Canada on ‘very high’ risk for travel because of Covid spike
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CDC puts Canada on ‘very high’ risk for travel because of Covid spike

Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — Canada was moved to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s highest-risk category […]

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Watch out these little habits, lifestyle changes to prevent arthritis risk | Health
Lifestyle

Watch out these little habits, lifestyle changes to prevent arthritis risk | Health

Arthritis is caused by an inflammation of the joints that adversely affects one joint or multiple joints and leads to joint pain, stiffness and swelling. While there are several medicines, rehabilitation and physiotherapy methods to help in treating the arthritis patients, the condition can be improved if one is being physically active, maintaining their weight […]

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Asia stocks rise as investors continue assessing omicron variant risk
Travel

Asia stocks rise as investors continue assessing omicron variant risk

SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific were mostly higher in Wednesday trade as investors continued to assess the impact of the omicron Covid variant. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index gained 0.34% as of its final hour of trading, paring earlier gains of more than 1%. Mainland Chinese stocks closed mixed, with the Shanghai composite slipping slightly […]

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This Can Slash Your Dementia Risk in Half, Says Study
Lifestyle

This Can Slash Your Dementia Risk in Half, Says Study

Genetics are what they are—you can’t change them. Unfortunately, your genes are one of the primary risk factors for dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. However, there are things you can do to keep memory disorders at bay. And, according to a recent study, one of them can cut your risk of dementia in […]

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