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Researchers find design flaws and oversight issues in certain health apps, offer solutions for more effective tools
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Berry-flavoured may be more dangerous than non-flavoured vapes: study
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Landmark study finds low-sugar diet in early childhood reduces lifetime risk of chronic disease
A low-sugar diet in the first years of life can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a study based on historical data has found.
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Parenting programs help kids, but provide insufficient support for parents, study finds
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New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management
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