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Why Children Are Vaping Spice: The Hidden Danger
Discover why children are vaping spice, a dangerous prison drug. Learn the risks of synthetic cannabinoids in vapes and what paren...
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Midlife Health Factors Could Delay Dementia 13 Years
New research reveals three critical midlife health measures—normal blood pressure, diabetes prevention, and non-smoking status—tha...
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Electronic Monitoring System Fails to Alert Authorities of Breaches
Probation watchdog warns electronic tagging system inadequately alerts authorities to monitoring violations, requiring urgent staf...
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NHS Radiographers Face Rising Racist Abuse from Patients
NHS radiographers report alarming rise in racist abuse from patients including slurs and refusals to be treated by non-white staff...
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Australia Blocks Telehealth for Assisted Dying Consultations
Australia maintains restrictions on telehealth for voluntary assisted dying consultations. Labor conference votes to repeal ban am...
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Burnham Prioritizes Keeping Child Sex Offenders Behind Bars
Andy Burnham pushes to exclude child sexual abuse perpetrators from early release scheme. Final hours of critical talks on crimina...
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NHS Ends Medical Training Program for Overseas Doctors
UK healthcare system scraps longstanding scheme that provided annual placements for 400-500 foreign-trained doctors, drawing criti...
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Ultra-Processed Food Giants Sue Nations Over Health Initiatives
WHO chief reveals how major food corporations block obesity prevention through lawsuits, creating barriers to public health polici...
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Lenacapavir injectable PrEP could cut HIV globally but aid crises block access
Injectable lenacapavir PrEP offers 99% HIV prevention effectiveness, yet USAID funding cuts threaten global access to this breakth...
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Court Approves Puberty Blocker Clinical Trial Research Study
High court judge dismisses legal challenge against King's College London puberty blocker clinical trial, allowing research to proc...
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International Surrogacy Expansion Heightens Stateless Children Risk
Rising international surrogacy cases create urgent risks of stateless children. Experts call for global regulation as HCCH convent...
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Childhood in War: How Conflict Disrupts Children's Lives
Explore how war impacts childhood through 'Childhood in War' exhibition. Discover stories of resilience and loss when conflict dis...
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Gordon Read, Former Devon Probation Chief, Dies at 89
Gordon Read, distinguished chief probation officer of Devon and former chair of the Association of Chief Officers of Probation, ha...
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Psychologist Questions Social Media Bans for Teen Safety
Expert Candice Odgers challenges the narrative on social media bans for teens, arguing the focus should shift to broader mental he...
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Public Health Cuts Hamper US Response to Record Cyclosporiasis Surge
Workforce reductions and surveillance gaps complicate efforts to control the worst cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US. Michigan hea...
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Thousands of Carers Face £20,000+ Overpayment Demands
Over 32,000 carers were overpaid in 2025-26, facing repayment demands exceeding £20,000 despite DWP reforms aimed at preventing ca...
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Government Reverses Coastguard Volunteer Pay Cuts Plan
UK government abandons controversial plan to eliminate hourly pay for volunteer coastguard officers following widespread criticism...
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Salsa Dancing Cuts Depression and Anxiety
Oxford research shows salsa dancing reduces depressive symptoms and anxiety in young adults. Eight-week randomized trial demonstra...