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Vittrup Man lived on the Scandinavian coast before moving to a farming community in Denmark

DNA, isotope, protein analysis reveal genetic ancestry and migration of a human found in a peat bog.

The sharp increase in childhood obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMI data from over 1 million children in England will cost society post-pandemic obesity rates.

People of color victims of lethal violence and suicide in the US die younger than their white counterparts

Access to firearms, medical and mental health problems, and socioeconomic factors may help explain inequities.

Mindfulness and compassion sessions linked to reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression

An approach that can be easily adopted in a range of contexts.

Musculoskeletal pain leads to premature retirement

Musculoskeletal pain alters retirement timing and work cessation in older adults.

Non-invasive wearable devices might be able to predict preterm birth

By monitoring changes in maternal heart rate variability.

Unveiling social networks of critically endangered Grauer’s gorilla

Adult female gorillas are at the centre of social networks in a sanctuary-living Grauer's Gorilla group.

Each additional 1cm of waist measurement raises women’s infertility risk

Association between waist circumference and female infertility.

High cholesterol and blood pressure raise lifelong heart disease risk

Even if you subsequently lower your levels.

Mothers who engage in baby massage report lower symptoms of postnatal depression

Examining the effectiveness and experiences of mother-led infant massage.

4+ hours of using a smartphone impacts adolescent health

However, for lighter users, rates of adverse health measures were no greater than for nonusers.

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