Researchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function

A tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary schoolA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and ChineseScientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil

The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow seasonA fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication

A community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospitalResearch shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients

Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and toolsBird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve

Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clientsGeologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region

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• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect the gut microbiome of young children
• ·Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A pharmaceutical firm announced positive results from trials of a new drug for treating migraines
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 15000 acres
• ·Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with locally sourced apples and cinnamon
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·Television show wins multiple awards at annual entertainment ceremony
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community members
• ·The transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations
• ·A farmers market added more vendors selling artisanal products