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fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading

Over the course of the 1990s, an average of 20.5 million children ages 7 to 17 hopped on a bike six or more times a year. Only a few decades later, that number has fallen by nearly half, to about 10.9 million in 2023.
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fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Alarming study finds that this small difference at birth significantly increases your colorectal cancer risk

Early life body mass index (BMI) can significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer in adulthood.
The study indicates a worrying trend of rising colorectal cancer risk among younger populations.
SF food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

More states to ban soda, junk food purchases with food stamps, Trump Agriculture secretary says

The Trump administration is eliminating junk food from food stamp programs through new waivers, marking a historic change in SNAP policy.
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