China youth engrave motivational phrases like ‘get rich’ on dental caps, raises concerns

China youth engrave motivational phrases like ‘get rich’ on dental caps, raises concerns

A new China youth fashion trend of getting tooth tattoos by engraving words like “get rich” and “ensure success” on their dental caps has trended on mainland social media. Facilitated by dental institutions across the country, which provide tailor-made word or pattern inscriptions on tooth crowns for free to attract customers, according to a report…

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Healthy lifestyle, daytime sleepiness, and gut microbiome composition are determinants of functional strength in humans: a cross-sectional study

Healthy lifestyle, daytime sleepiness, and gut microbiome composition are determinants of functional strength in humans: a cross-sectional study

Participant characterization In total, 627 participants (394 women/233 men) were included in this study (Table 1 and Supplementary Table S2 in the Electronic Supplementary Material). The median age was 52.0 (43.0, 62.5) years, and men were significantly older than women (padjust < 0.001). Women had a significantly higher BMI than men (padjust = 0.006). Participants had…

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3 remarkable Chinese women whose journeys showcase strength, resilience in face of challenges

3 remarkable Chinese women whose journeys showcase strength, resilience in face of challenges

An increasing number of women in China are breaking free from the constraints of traditional values that dictate they should be obedient and devoted to the family. Instead, they are advocating for their rights to equal education and professional opportunities. This surge of confidence is being prominently displayed on mainland social media, giving the Chinese…

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