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Kids who eat more ultra-processed foods show a troubling brain response

A new study suggests that children who consume more ultra-processed foods show stronger brain responses to tempting foods, potentially contributing to weight gain. Researchers found that children who ate more ultra-processed foods had heightened activity in the brain's reward system when viewing food pictures, linked to greater increases in body fat and BMI over the following year.

ScienceDaily ·
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Culture

Pamela Howard obituary

Pamela Howard, a pioneering stage designer, has passed away at 87, leaving a legacy in British theatre design with her innovative and eclectic approach.

The Guardian Art ·
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