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A "miracle tree" that ancient Egyptians used to purify water can remove 98% of microplastics from drinking water.

Researchers in Brazil and the UK tested moringa seeds against a commonly-used chemical treatment — and the tree won.

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A common, inexpensive amino acid has dramatically reduced Alzheimer's damage in animal models.

Researchers in Japan found that oral arginine — a supplement already on pharmacy shelves — slashed amyloid plaques and improved behaviour in mice and flies.

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Two or three cups of coffee a day linked to better mental health in a 460,000-person study.

Researchers tracked participants for thirteen years. The middle held up.

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