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fromenglish.elpais.com
13 hours ago

US military vs. beards: Why banning facial hair may be discriminatory

A military beard ban forces Black servicemembers with pseudofolliculitis to shave, risking medical complications or discharge under strict grooming rules.
fromNature
2 months ago

The Hidden Link between Racism and Alzheimer's Risk

After he'd cleared out the liquor cabinet, Harper, a prolific academic who has authored several books, announced he was tired of writing. Next the once daily runner quit going to the gym. Kostalik noticed he also was growing more forgetful. The behaviors were unusual enough that, at an annual physical, the couple's physician recommended they consult a neurologist. A battery of medical tests and brain scans revealed that Harper's surprising actions and memory loss were the result of dementia.
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