844. A recent study claimed to identify a mechanism by which soybean oil drives obesity (and coconut oil does not). But the interactions between diet and biology are rarely as black-and-white as the headlines suggest.

References:

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843. A closer look at how these alleged water-hogs stack up against other crops in terms of nutrition, environmental and economic impacts.

References:

Water-indexed benefits and impacts of California almonds - ScienceDirect

Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Understanding Your Orchard's Water Requirements

Life Cycle–based Assessment of Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Almond Production, Part I: Analytical Framework and Baseline Results - Kendall - 2015 - Journal of Industrial Ecology - Wiley Online Library

California Almonds: Weighing Economic Impact vs. Water Sustainability | YIP Institute Agriculture Policy

California Almonds: Weighing Economic Impact vs. Water Sustainability | YIP Institute Agriculture Policy

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842. With holiday indulgence season approaching, IV drip lounges promise to “undo” the damage—but do they deliver?

References:

To IV or Not to IV: The Science Behind Intravenous Vitamin Therapy - PMC

State Policies and Facility Practices of IV Hydration Spas in the US | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA Network

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