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Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change - BBC
health 2026/03/08 02:57:15

Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change - BBC

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

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Toddler screen time directly linked to traits of both ADHD and autism - Earth.com
health 2026/03/07 23:29:27

Toddler screen time directly linked to traits of both ADHD and autism - Earth.com

Studies from Drexel University and the University of Fukui reveal alarming new insights into the effects of screen time on toddlers.

Earth.com
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Four specific ages are the 'most crucial' for human brain development, maturity, intelligence, and overall ability - Earth.com
health 2026/03/07 22:12:38

Four specific ages are the 'most crucial' for human brain development, maturity, intelligence, and overall ability - Earth.com

Study maps five major eras of brain wiring from birth to old age, revealing the key turning points that shape how we learn, think, and age.

Earth.com
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Golden Retriever genes linked to anxiety, aggression, and intelligence in humans - ScienceDaily
health 2026/03/07 20:56:08

Golden Retriever genes linked to anxiety, aggression, and intelligence in humans - ScienceDaily

Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked to canine behavior are also tied to human traits like anxiet…

Science Daily
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Health officials confirm measles case in visitor to Hawaii - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
health 2026/03/07 20:15:07

Health officials confirm measles case in visitor to Hawaii - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii health officials say they have confirmed a case of measles in a vaccinated adult visitor to Oahu.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Guest column | The surprising health benefits of natural light exposure - The Washington Post
health 2026/03/07 19:00:00

Guest column | The surprising health benefits of natural light exposure - The Washington Post

Sunlight can have positive effects on your sleep, mood, metabolic health and more. Here’s how much exposure you need to see benefits, and how to get it safely.

The Washington Post
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