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Drinking sweetened tea and poor sleep habits may increase the risk of hair loss in women.
Drinking sweetened tea and poor sleep increase the risk of hair loss in women.
Drinking sweetened tea and poor sleep habits increase the risk of hair loss in women.
Drinking sweetened tea and late bedtimes increase the risk of hair loss in women.
Drinking sweetened tea and late bedtimes increase the risk of hair loss in women.
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