ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests
A study has linked ADHD drugs to reduced substance misuse, suicide, transport accidents and criminality.
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Fake: Ukraine Committed Genocide in Donbas by Cutting Off Water to Civilians
In fact, Ukraine continued supplying water to the occupied territories for as long as the infrastructure allowed. Disruptions began only after Russian shelling and the seizure of key facilities. The damage to canals, pumping stations, and filtration units stems directly from Moscow’s military actions — not from any so-called “humanitarian blockade” by Kyiv. Russian state […]
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Evacuations in Alaska after glacial melt raises fears of record flooding
Meltwater is escaping from a basin that is dammed by a glacier - prompting fears of a deluge in state capital Juneau.
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Survival rates for most deadly cancers making little progress, experts warn
Half of people with cancer survive but lack of progress for some forms of disease is worrying experts.
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Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions
Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.
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Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance
Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.
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Lukashenka’s Ongoing Retaliation Against Belarusians
By EUvsDisinfo On 9 August 2020, Aleksandr Lukashenka unleashed a massive reprisal against thousands of Belarusians who dared to stand up against his decades-long rule, marching in unprecedented, peaceful mass protests. Despite massive repression and violence, hundreds of thousands of Belarusians demonstrated to demand free and fair elections. This public uprising was a true shock […]
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What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
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What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?
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Cats develop dementia in a similar way to humans
Scientists in Edinburgh believe the discovery could help their research into new treatments for Alzheimer's.
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When is it too hot to walk your dog?
How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.
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Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity
More low-risk cancers could be monitored rather than treated, avoiding significant side effects, says a charity.
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Inside Health
We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?
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Fake: The NYT Calls to «Redefine Death» in Ukraine to Harvest Organs for Transplantation from Living People
The article mentions neither Ukraine nor harvesting organs from living people. The pro-Russian segment of the Internet is spreading news that The New York Times is supposedly proposing to «expand the definition of death» in order to harvest organs for transplantation from living people in Ukraine. The propagandists write that this will allow doctors not […]
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How do heat health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
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Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs
Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.
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Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty
Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.
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