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Barbie’s Feet Have Become Less Arched Over Time, According to a New Study by Podiatrists

In recent years, Barbie dolls have become more likely to have flat feet, new research finds. Cylie Williams under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 In the 2023 movie Barbie, the title character, played by Margot Robbie ...
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Hundreds of thousands of children have type 1 diabetes. Now, there’s a Barbie who has it, too

The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky heels and an insulin pump. She is the brand’s first doll with type 1 diabetes. Dollmaker Mattel worked with ...