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The study, which was recently published in the journal “Scientific Reports,” found that gait patterns among Japanese children aged 6 to 12 vary from those in other developed countries. Age related variations in lower limb movements while walking were studied by scientists from Nagoya University in Japan. For Japanese children in the 11-12 year age group, the number of steps performed each minute was higher than those in the 6-8 year age group.
- Tri-City Herald
COVID takes a turn in Tri-Cities. Here’s the latest on infections and deaths
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- The State
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- Business Insider
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- Women's Health
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- TODAY
Still Testing Positive for COVID-19 After 10 Days? What to Know
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- Miami Herald
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“This is one of the most dangerous trends I’ve heard of,” one doctor told media outlets.
- Yahoo Life
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- INSIDER
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- INSIDER
I'm an American raising my child in Ireland. I don't want to move back to the US because I feel safer here.
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- WPXI
Employee of UPMC Children’s Hospital diagnosed with monkeypox
An employee of UPMC Children’s Hospital has been diagnosed with monkeypox, UPMC said on Friday.
- Fortune
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- INSIDER
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- INSIDER
8 celebrities who had polio and described their experiences, from paralysis to having their belongings burned
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- Motley Fool
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- USA TODAY Opinion
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- Lexington Herald-Leader
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- Associated Press
School shooter's brain exams to be subject of court hearing
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- The Hill
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