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Screen Time in Early Childhood Linked to Sleep and Behavior Issues
A study found 49% of U.S. children exceed recommended screen time limits. This correlates with reported sleep and behavior issues, according to data.
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British Tourists Shift Easter Bookings From Dubai to Spain
Searches for Spanish destinations increased by 18% to 25% among British travelers during Easter, according to travel firms.
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Adult ADHD Stimulant Prescriptions Rise Sharply During Pandemic
Stimulant prescriptions for adult ADHD surged nearly 91% in England and doubled in Ontario during the pandemic, according to health data.
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Sleep Duration Linked to Diabetes Risk in Multiple Long-Term Studies
A study describes the association between sleep duration and diabetes risk, according to published data. Optimal sleep is around seven hours nightly.
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Sleep Studies Reveal How Bed Partners Affect Nighttime Rest
Co-sleeping partners wake each other six times a night, with 20% of awakenings occurring simultaneously, according to recent sleep studies.
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New Studies Suggest Slower Expansion Rate in Local Universe
A report indicates that the local universe's expansion rate is now estimated to be slower than earlier predictions, according to published data.
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Hydrogen Sulfide Detected in Exoplanet Atmosphere by Webb Telescope
The telescope identified hydrogen sulfide in the atmosphere of a hot Jupiter, HD 189733 b, located 64 light-years away, according to research.
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Mpox Clade Ib Case Detected in New York Resident After Travel
The first case of mpox clade Ib was confirmed in a New York resident who had traveled internationally, according to health officials.
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Mezcal Production Raises Environmental Concerns in Oaxaca
Oaxaca produces 90% of Mexico's mezcal, requiring extensive wood and water. This has raised sustainability concerns, according to reports.
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Federal Funding for Canadian Nature Conservation Set to Expire in 2026
A budget report indicates that no new funding for nature protection was included for 2025, according to conservation groups.