2022-03

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867 What’s to know about alopecia areata?

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss. It affects roughly 6.8 mi...
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866 Tokyo schools drop controversial dress code on hair and underwear color

or decades, being a student in Tokyo meant you had to look a certain way. Under the public school system's dress code, a...
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865 April Fools’ Day: How Did It Start, and Why Is It April 1?

April Fools’ Day is an annual holiday that consists of practical jokes, pranks, and hoaxes. Pranksters often unmask thei...
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864 Not smart but clever? The return of ‘dumbphones’

Seventeen-year-old Robin West is an anomaly among her peers - she doesn't have a smartphone. Instead of scrolling throug...
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863 How to Do a Digital Detox for Less Stress, More Focus

Being plugged in is a normal way of life now. If you’re like most people, your smartphone alarm wakes you up in the morn...
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862 6 Things You Should Never Do First Thing in the Morning

The perfect morning routine--for you--should also include a 'not to do' list. Morning routines. Everyone has them. Every...
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861 How reliant is the world on Russia for oil and gas?

The US has announced a complete ban on Russian oil, gas and coal imports, after Ukraine called for sanctions to be expan...
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860 10 Ways to Get Out of a Slump When You’re Feeling Unmotivated

The colder months of the year can leave us feeling a bit sluggish and less motivated, and that feeling can affect our wo...
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859 Millions in Bitcoin pouring into Ukraine from donors

Cryptocurrency analysts say at least $13.7m (£10.2m) has so far been donated to the Ukrainian war effort through anonymo...
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858 What Is Sashimi, Exactly?

News flash: Sashimi and sushi are not the same thing. Simply put, it’s raw fish. But it’s not just raw fish—freshness, q...