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Gut bacteria may unlock a hidden benefit of vegetables

Gut bacteria can transform nitrate and plant-based iron from vegetables and other foods into protective molecules that may benefit the heart and metabolism. In experimental models, higher levels of these compounds were linked to lower blood pressure, better blood sugar control, healthier blood vessels, and less liver fat.

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Fact Check: Did Mount Ibu's Eruption Trigger the NTT Earthquake?

Fact check - Geologically, the eruption of Mount Ibu is unrelated to the M7.7 earthquake in NTT on August 15, 2026.

  • Mount Ibu erupted over 1,375 times in 2026, but none triggered NTT earthquake
  • Mount Ibu's volcanic activity peaked in 2024, decreased to Level II by 2025
  • NTT earthquake originated from Flores Back-Arc Thrust fault, not Mount Ibu eruption

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