The city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

Veterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areasSoftware company releases update to fix security issues in popular app

Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spacesBasketball team wins national championship after final game overtimeStudy finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books

Local government organizes clean up event for city parksElectronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season

Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years

Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily mealsA fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing

A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapyA community organized a 5K run to raise money for a local animal rescue shelter

A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring featuresHot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans

(责任编辑：Health Bits)

• ·Researchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer package deals for travelers
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·Local cafes reported a 40% increase in customers during morning hours due to new breakfast menus
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·Experts warned that rising sea levels could submerge several coastal towns by 2050
• ·The local zoo offered special educational programs for school groups
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·A farmers market helped small farmers sell products