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Children's Activity Declined Since Covid

Children’s Physical Activity Declined Since Pandemic

Aug 31, 2023 06:30AM

In a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers found that children’s physical activity has been greatly reduced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rise in Children With Autism

Aug 31, 2023 06:30AM

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated statistics on the rate of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which has been on the rise.

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Sucralose May Damage DNA

Aug 31, 2023 06:30AM

A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of North Carolina found that ingesting sucralose may cause the formation of a genotoxic chemical called sucralose-6-acetate.

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Testing Acupuncture for Long-Term COVID

Aug 31, 2023 06:30AM

Long COVID affects nearly 14 percent of adult patients that had COVID-19. It is characterized by symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks after the initial infection, including fatigue, brain fog and breathlessness.

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Impacts of Radio Frequency Radiation

Aug 31, 2023 06:30AM

The introduction of 5G mobile phones and infrastructure has given rise to concerns about their safety, as more than 1 million new antennas will be required in the U.S. Currently.

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Lighting-Emitting Technology on the Horizon

Aug 31, 2023 06:30AM

Researchers from Japan and Germany are developing eco-friendly light devices that use a single layer of organic film mixed with light-emitting materials and an electrolyte.

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Hummingbirds That Don’t Pollinate

Aug 31, 2023 06:30AM

Every day, hummingbirds must drink nearly their body weight in nectar to survive. Most hover above their food by beating their wings up to 80 times a second and inserting their beaks into the tubes of flowers.

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