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Are There Any Benefits to Having a Big Head? A Look at the Evidence

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According to a 2017 study that examined genetic and health data from 500,000 individuals, babies born with larger-than-average head circumferences were more likely to score higher on cognitive tests later in life. So, are there any benefits to having a big head beyond this potential association, and what do these links truly mean for general health?