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flag A Chinese teen briefly grew 1.4 cm after unproven height treatment, but reverted quickly; experts call it ineffective and unsafe.

flag A 16-year-old boy in Xiamen, China, temporarily gained 1.4 centimeters in height after six months of a body-lengthening treatment involving leg stretching and medical equipment, but returned to his original height within two weeks of stopping sessions. flag The 16,700 yuan ($2,350) therapy, administered every one to two weeks, drew criticism after the boy’s father complained, prompting a refund and a claim from the provider that the boy was “too old to be corrected.” Medical experts, including endocrinologist Wu Xueyan, stated the treatment lacks scientific basis, noting that height changes from spinal compression are normal and reversible, and that only genetics, nutrition, exercise, and sleep affect natural height growth. flag Public backlash grew over concerns that unverified providers may exploit parental worries, though the provider’s identity and qualifications remain unclear.

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