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Surge of childhood diabetes due to wartime stress

Young Ukrainians are increasingly being diagnosed with stress-related illnesses. Doctors and families point to the prolonged strain of bombings as a key contributing factor.

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Jul 20, 2025
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Editor’s Note: War takes a toll on our team not only psychologically, but physically too.

Despite a decent diet and constant exercise, I’ve had problems with high cholesterol due to stress! As you’ll see in this story: blame the cortisol.

But even after sleepless nights under shelling, we continue our work to ensure Ukrainian voices are not silenced. Supp…

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