Covid-19 Death Toll Higher Than Official Count, Study Finds
A new study estimates up to 155,000 additional Covid-19 deaths went uncounted in 2020-2021, disproportionately affecting minority groups and certain southern states.
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AI Smart Glasses Win £1M Prize for Dementia Support
CrossSense AI software for smart glasses wins £1m Longitude prize, offering real-time prompts and conversation to help people with dementia maintain independence.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak Contained, Strain Identified
Health officials believe the Kent meningitis outbreak is contained, with no new cases outside the cluster. The MenB vaccine matches the strain, but pharmacy shortages spark concerns.
GLP-1 Drugs May Lower Risk of Worsening Mental Illness
A study finds semaglutide and liraglutide linked to reduced risk of worsening anxiety and depression in diabetes patients, with experts urging caution on direct therapeutic effects.
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Instagram, TikTok Worse for Mental Health Than WhatsApp: Study
The World Happiness Report finds algorithm-driven social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok cause more unhappiness than connection-focused apps like WhatsApp and Facebook, especially among youth.
Preventable Death of Mother After Birth Due to Missed UTI
A coroner's inquest reveals Gia Lam's death from sepsis after childbirth was preventable, highlighting missed UTI diagnosis and interpreter failures at Fairfield hospital.
Victim Slams Podcast for Giving Platform to Abusive Parents
A woman sexually abused by her parents for 14 years speaks out against The Australian's podcast, which featured her jailed abusers, causing severe mental health distress and raising ethical journalism concerns.
Secret Jungle Nursing School Graduates First Class in Myanmar
In Myanmar, 21 nurses graduated from a clandestine jungle school, overcoming airstrikes and internet blackouts to provide care in conflict zones, with support from the UK's Royal College of Nursing.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak Triggers Vaccine Shortage and NHS Questions
A meningitis B outbreak linked to a Canterbury nightclub has led to two deaths and a surge in private vaccinations, raising concerns about the UK's immunization strategy and accessibility.
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Luvo Manyonga's Journey from Addiction to Athletics Return
Former world champion long jumper Luvo Manyonga opens up about his battle with meth addiction, hitting rock bottom, and his extraordinary return to elite competition after serving multiple bans.
Couple's Hand-Holding Debate Sparks Public Affection Discussion
Chantelle and Hugo's five-year relationship faces a public test over hand-holding, with readers weighing in on affection, compromise, and personal boundaries in modern partnerships.
Charity Watchdog Takes Over Learning Disability Home in Crisis
The Charity Commission has appointed an interim manager to run William Blake House in Northamptonshire, a specialist home for adults with profound learning disabilities, as it faces insolvency over unpaid taxes and financial mismanagement concerns raised
Guvna B on Porn Addiction and Recovery Journey
British rapper Guvna B discusses his battle with pornography addiction, rehab experience, and how his new album 'This Bed I Made' tackles stigma and shame through confessional music.
Python Molecule pTOS May Pave Way for New Obesity Drugs
Scientists discover a metabolite from Burmese pythons that suppresses appetite in obese mice, offering a potential new class of weight-loss drugs with fewer side-effects than current treatments.
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RFK Jr's Autism Committee Sparks Controversy, Rival Group Forms
Robert F Kennedy Jr's restructuring of the federal autism advisory committee has drawn criticism for including anti-vaccine advocates and promoting dangerous treatments, leading to the creation of a rival independent committee.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak Hits 27 Cases, Vaccines Administered
The UK Health Security Agency confirms 27 meningitis B cases in Kent, with 600 vaccines given at the University of Canterbury and over 6,500 antibiotics issued to students.
NHS Near Collapse in Pandemic, Inquiry Reveals
The Covid-19 inquiry concludes the NHS was overwhelmed, surviving only due to healthcare workers' superhuman efforts, with damning findings on preparedness and staff trauma.
Social Media Blamed for Youth Happiness Decline
A major study finds heavy social media use correlates with decreased happiness in young people, especially teenage girls in English-speaking countries. The UK remains at its lowest happiness ranking.
Ejaculation Frequency and Prostate Cancer Prevention
Scientific research reveals that ejaculating 21 times monthly may reduce prostate cancer risk by 20%, with studies tracking 32,000 men over 18 years showing protective benefits.
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Family Mourns Teen Fatally Stabbed in London Home
The family of Berkan Demir, 18, speaks out after he was found with fatal neck injuries at a Hammersmith flat. A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Drunken Fall Reveals Brain Tumor, Student Now Has Months to Live
Alice Chawner, 25, discovered a hidden brain tumor after a drunken fall during Freshers' week. Despite surgeries and treatment, her condition has progressed, leaving her with limited time.
NHS Nearly Collapsed in Covid Pandemic, Inquiry Reveals
A major inquiry led by Baroness Hallett reveals the NHS in England and Wales came dangerously close to total collapse during the Covid-19 pandemic, contradicting ministerial claims.
London Fire Brigade Saves £34m Yearly with Key Reforms
The London Fire Brigade has cut overtime costs by £34 million and reduced false alarm responses through staffing reforms and a new policy on automatic alarms in commercial buildings.
Southwark Fire: 16-Year-Old Dies, Second Boy Seriously Injured
A devastating fire in a Southwark flat has resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy and left another teenager with serious facial injuries. Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident on Cooper's Road.
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Parents Admit Causing Death of Daughter Left in Squalor
A couple has pleaded guilty to causing or allowing the death of their 32-year-old daughter, who was found emaciated in a squalid bedroom with severe pressure sores and sepsis.
Student Loses Fingers and Legs to Meningitis B, Shares Story
Becca Heritage contracted Meningitis B at university, leading to amputations and a hand transplant. She now advocates for awareness and vaccination.
Kent University Meningitis Outbreak: Three Cheerleaders Hospitalized
Three cheerleaders from the University of Kent are hospitalized with meningitis as cases rise to 27. Students express concerns over communication delays.
Weight Loss Jabs May Cut Anxiety and Depression Risk
A new study reveals that weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are associated with a lower risk of worsening mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.
Shop Worker Traps Armed Robber in Coventry Off-Licence
A Coventry shop worker showed incredible bravery by trapping an armed robber inside an off-licence after being assaulted and threatened with a knife on Christmas Eve.
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Teen's Leukaemia Dismissed as Infection, Mum in Tears
Kit Chester-Canavan, 16, had back pain and weight loss dismissed as a viral infection before being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. His mother Amanda insisted on a blood test that revealed the truth.
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