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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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...