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This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Chris Peterson wasn’t surprised that Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. But he was surprised by how quickly he and his wife started asking one another: Should we try to have another baby before a possible nationwide abortion ban takes effect?

One Type of Chocolate Could Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 21% ScienceAlertMilk chocolate or dark? The answer could affect your risk of diabetes. The Washington PostCould Dark Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes? The New York TimesEating dark chocolate regularly could reduce type 2 diabetes risk, study finds The GuardianStudy looks at impact of two kinds of chocolate on type 2 diabetes risk CNN

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How a “Health” Fad Could Spell Disaster for Us All SlateRaw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus The Associated PressHow Raw Milk Went From Hippie to MAGA New York MagazineSale of RFK Jr.’s Beloved Raw Milk Suspended at Farm in Home State After Bird Flu Detected The Daily BeastCalifornia raw milk advocate could become health adviser to Trump administration San Francisco Chronicle

Now ultra-processed foods may give you bone disease — a change to your thighs is to blame New York Post Ultra-processed foods fatten muscles even if not eaten in large amounts, study finds Financial TimesHow Ultra-processed Foods Drive Obesity, Metabolic Risks HealthlineDiets high in industrially produced foods impair muscle quality, associated with knee osteoarthritis UPI News

AI Helps Researchers Dig Through Old Maps to Find Lost Oil and Gas Wells Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (.gov)How Texas could benefit as researchers use AI to find undocumented oil wells Houston Chronicle Why No One Wants California's Orphaned Oil Wells OilPrice.comBerkeley Lab scientist in the field (IMAGE) EurekAlertRestoring the land through plugging and partnerships: tackling orphaned wells in Wyoming Bureau of Land Management