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Flat Head Syndrome in Ancient Skeletons
Researchers have discovered evidence of flat head syndrome in Iron Age skeletons from Italy, indicating that certain sleeping positions affected infants as early as the 9th century BC.
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New Scientist
Certain sleeping positions can lead to babies developing flattened heads, and an analysis of ancient skulls from Italy reveals that this condition affected people in the 9th century BC
2026-07-30 08:00 UTC
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