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7.2 Million-Year-Old Femur Challenges Human Origins: Did We Evolve in Europe, Not Africa?

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Could Humanity’s Origins Lie in the Balkans, Not Africa? Fossil Discovery Sparks Debate For decades, the story of human origins has begun in Africa. But a remarkable discovery in Bulgaria – a 7.2-million-year-old femur – is challenging that long-held narrative. The fossil, unearthed near the town of Chirpan in the Upper Thracian Plain, suggests that … Read more

Microplastics & Thyroid Health: Risks for Children & Teens

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Recent research is highlighting a growing concern: the potential health impacts of exposure to phthalates, chemicals found in​ many everyday plastics.‌ A extensive study from⁢ the Faculty of Medicine at⁣ the University of Porto (FMUP)⁢ examined over 5,600 children and adolescents,revealing changes linked to phthalate exposure,particularly from microplastics. This is a critical ‌issue, and understanding … Read more