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Large variation in how girls grow after their first period

There is unexpectedly large variation in height growth in girls after their first period. Every second girl grows either more or less in length than the 6-8 centimeters that is

Kids should play outside more to reduce the risk of short-sightedness and potential adult blindness, say researchers

Angus Greeff, 8, was diagnosed with myopia aged two and, thanks to Lions Eye Institute intervention, hopes to become a professional cricketer when he grows up. Credit: The Lions Eye