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Healthy food prescriptions could save billions in healthcare costs

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Health A new study shows subsidized fruits and vegetables could also prevent millions of cases of cardiovascular disease. Subsidizing fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods under Medicare and Medicaid could prevent millions of cases of and deaths from cardiovascular disease, according… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2ThMs2G"

The latest Apple product updates include a faster iMac and confusing new iPads

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Gadgets There's a big announcement happening next week, but the new hardware is here now. The iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iMac all just got some long-awaited updates. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2OgfU82"

Nintendo Switch savings and other good deals happening today

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Gadgets A snapshot of the day's best bargains. PopSci is always on the lookout for today's best deals. Our lists will be updated throughout the day, so check back to see if stumbled upon any awesome new discounts. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2ugzh80"

You don't need to drink alcohol for it to harm you

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Health Quantifying how alcohol hurts non-drinkers is difficult, but a new paper shows the way. No amount of alcohol is good for you. But often people forget that when they drink, they don’t just hurt ourselves. Unfortunately, even scientists forget that. As a new… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2FnQbaU"

Unscrambling the health effects of eggs

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Health Are eggs good or bad for you? Here's what the latest research means. There is good reason to caution younger people about the risks of following the fad of high-protein diets that may include eating several eggs a day. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2CsTpZ3"

Midweek Madness - Frostpunk, 40% Off

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Save 40% on Frostpunk during this week's Midweek Madness*! *Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2JoBybs"

Let's watch Google's big gaming announcement at the Game Developer's Conference

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Gadgets Google is about to go hard in gaming. Google is making a big announcement at GDC in San Francisco. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2HGvpVB"

Daily Deal - Battlestar Galactica Deadlock Franchise

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Today's Deal: Save big on the Battlestar Galactica Deadlock Franchise !* Plus, save 10% on the latest DLC Battlestar Galactica Deadlock: Sin and Sacrifice . Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2U1YX6C"

Daily Deal - Kerbal Space Program

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Today's Deal: Save big on Kerbal Space Program !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2Watwo5"

There's a reason England was able to harness geniuses like Isaac Newton

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Science Excerpt: Loonshots The Royal Society helped Newton and England win a race against time, a competition to discover truths of nature. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2JqQiGT"

Trek's new bike helmet mimics your brain's protective fluid

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Technology A better understanding of how concussions happen has led to more innovative helmet designs. Over the last few decades researchers have begun to better understand how head injuries—particularly concussions—happen. In tandem, helmet companies have used that new… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2UKNmWW"

Adapting to melting ice trails isn't easy, even for Arctic locals

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Environment Climate scientists wanted to understand how their lives are changing. Of the world’s regions, the Arctic is confronting the most dramatic immediate impacts of climate change. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2uobWS1"