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Australian views of mental health mapped for first time

A majority of Australians believe the nation is facing a mental health crisis, but a study reveals the divergence of their beliefs on the topic.

AAP

Veterans Are Suffering Because of Government Red Tape

Filmmaker Jon Shenk and former Navy SEAL Marcus Capone discuss how psychedelics are helping veterans recover from war trauma.

Reason

DNA structures captured in ‘exquisite detail’ using new technique

Scientists are hopeful it will improve understanding of how genes work, what goes wrong in disease, and how to fix it.

The Independent UK

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Mother-of-two died after tripping and falling outside hospital entrance

Lorna Loxton’s children have paid tribute to her.

Evening Standard

Kids behave better at school with free fruit and veg, study finds

Teachers and children reported improved energy and learning after increasing the fruit and vegetables in their diet

Evening Standard

NHS rollout of new eczema cream could benefit more than 62,000 people in England

Chronic hand eczema causes the hands to become dry, sore, cracked and itchy, making tasks difficult.

Evening Standard

LED face mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims

There is evidence LED therapy can help to improve skin problems, but dermatologists are divided over whether at-home products deliver the same results as medical-grade devices.

The Independent UK

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Commonly prescribed antibiotic may reduce schizophrenia risk – study

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that typically emerges in early adulthood, and is often associated with hallucinations and delusional beliefs.

The Independent UK

The commonly prescribed drug that could reduce schizophrenia risk

Scientists may have found a new use for the ‘broad-spectrum’ antibiotic commonly used to treat infections and acne

The Independent UK

Weak hip flexors were causing me backache—these are the three exercises I used to strengthen them

Rebuild these often-overlooked muscles to remove one common cause of backache

Fit & Well

I’ve interviewed yoga teachers, physical therapists and personal trainers—here are the five stretches they’ve recommended that have actually made a difference for me

This sequence takes me less than 10 minutes

Fit & Well

Exercise doesn’t have to be complicated—this walking workout takes only 15 minutes and will help improve your heart health

You can do it on a treadmill or take your walk outside

Fit & Well

Covid jab presents less harm for patients than the virus itself, study reveals

It comes amid previous concerns about potential harm from the jab

The Independent UK

New food warnings could save thousands of peoples’ lives, experts say

Many countries have brought in a mandatory nutritional warning label law

The Independent UK

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COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

Vaccination has been associated with a smaller risk of rare heart conditions compared to COVID-19 infection in children, the largest study of its kind suggests.

The Independent UK

Considering an extra coffee before your road trip? Maybe skip it

Million of drivers could be exceeding “safe” caffeine limits, a study has found

The Independent UK

Scientists create new gel which can fix ‘unrepairable’ damage to your teeth in world first

The treatment could help restore damaged enamel linked to infections and tooth loss

Axios

Trump close to deal to allow Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs

A deal could significantly expand seniors' access to the popular drugs.

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Evening Standard

Obesity levels among Reception and Year 6 children in England, by local area

The figures have been published as part of the Government’s National Child Measurement Programme.

The Independent UK

Crest must face lawsuit for putting too much toothpaste on the box art for children’s products, judge rules

The controversial US Health Secretary has previously weighed in on the debate over concerns about the use of fluoride in drinking water

Evening Standard

Full list of percentage of adults who are smokers in UK, by local area

Figures are averages for the period 2020-24.

Axios

Chaos at the FDA leaves staffers disturbed, ready to leave

Questions over reliability have risen over the underperforming and dysfunctional FDA.

Evening Standard

One in 10 children in first year of primary school in England is obese

Overall, 1.1m children were measured at state-maintained schools as part of data collection.

Evening Standard

Number of vapers overtakes smokers for the first time

One in 10 adults use vapes, according to 2024 data from the Office for National Statistics.

International Business Times UK

What Are Melatonin Side Effects? Doctors Warn Long-Term Use Could Lead to Health Problems - Even Death

A preliminary study set to be presented at the American Heart Association's 2025 Scientific Sessions found that long-term melatonin use may increase the risk of heart failure and death.

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