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  1. Humans

    Docs shy away from telling kids they’re heavy

    A major study has found that doctors don't routinely discuss a child's weight problems with the family, and that the younger the child the less likely the topic will come up.

    By Janet Raloff
  2. Earth

    Liquid-detergent packets threaten children’s eyes

    Sealed bags containing liquid detergent for single loads of laundry may be convenient, but if squeezed, they're liable to burst and spray their caustic contents into people's eyes.

    By Ben Harder
  3. Anthropology

    Genes tied to recent brain evolution

    Two genes already known to influence brain size have undergone relatively recent, survival-enhancing modifications in people and appear to be still evolving.