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Hormones such as estrogen and thyroid hormone are chemical messengers that regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction and many other essential functions through the endocrine system.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
The body uses omega-3s as building blocks and chemical messengers that help reduce inflammation, among other benefits.

— Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026

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In 2025, more than 5,200 dog attacks on postal service employees were recorded, a notable decrease from 2024, when 6,000 mail carriers were attacked, per the May 28 report released ahead of National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which runs through June 30.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The United States Postal Service does not operate on Memorial Day, which means no mail carriers will be on the streets and all post offices will be closed.

— Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 13 May 2026

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