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How Early Weight Gain Shapes Health, Wealth, and Opportunity for American Kids

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (811+ words) In 2021-2023, over 1 in 5 American children and teenagers were considered obese. This is four times higher than in the 1970s. And the new study indicates that the implications are far-reaching. The magnitude of the transition is already taking its place in world…...

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ibtimes. sg > singapore-16-pupils-2-teachers-maplebear-pre-school-eunos-fall-sick-half-diagnosed-stomach-flu-84408

Singapore: 16 Pupils, 2 Teachers at Maple Bear Pre-school in Eunos Fall Sick; Half Diagnosed with Stomach Flu

1+ mon, 36+ min ago  (542+ words) A total of 16 pupils and two teachers from Maple Bear Kids Adventure Place in Eunos have fallen ill in recent days, with the pre-school's chief executive saying that stomach flu is the most likely cause. In a note sent to…...

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ibtimes. sg > why-maths-harder-some-kids-brain-scans-reveal-hidden-mechanisms-behind-learning-disabilities-84074

Study Finds Brain Difference in Math Struggles

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (458+ words) According to a study by Stanford Medicine, children with math learning disabilities do not process number symbols using two particular areas of the brain - but do not actually differ concerning the processing of dot-based quantities. The research was conducted using…...

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ibtimes. sg > singapore-tightens-health-monitoring-migrant-workers-arriving-west-bengal-amid-nipah-virus-83580

Singapore Tightens Health Monitoring for Migrant Workers Arriving from West Bengal Amid Nipah Virus Outbreak

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (500+ words) Singapore has stepped up precautionary health measures for newly arrived migrant workers who have travelled to India's West Bengal state, following reports of a Nipah virus outbreak there. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said these workers will be subject to…...

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Who is Alex Butler? Seattle Teenager Becomes Millionaire After Selling Card Game He Invented at 7

8+ mon, 6+ day ago  (588+ words) Alex Butler, 15, became a millionaire by selling a card game he invented when he was seven years old. The Seattle teenager reportedly sold his invention to a major toy company last month. Wisconsin-based company Play Monster bought the game from…...