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Record number of patients prescribed ADHD drugs on NHS as numbers soar by a third in a year – and more than TRIPLE in a decade
A record number of patients in England are now being prescribed medication for ADHD on the NHS, according to new figures, with prescriptions rising by around a third in the past year alone. Over the last decade, the number of people receiving these drugs has more than tripled, reflecting a marked and accelerating rise in…
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Google trials major Search changes to comply with EU fine
The European Commission has fined Google’s parent company Alphabet €890 million for two breaches of the Digital Markets Act, concerning preferential treatment of Google services in Search and restrictions on Android app payments. The decision matters because Google must alter major parts of its Search and Play Store policies within 60 days or risk further…
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“We could have been bigger had we had an amazing manager. We’re our own worst enemies”: How Roxy Music got it together despite themselves
Roxy Music’s self-titled debut album, released in 1972, made an immediate and powerful impact on the music scene, arriving on the back of the success of the standalone single “Virginia Plain”. In 2018, band members reflected candidly on both the strengths and shortcomings of their arrival, acknowledging that a lack of clear career strategy and…
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‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out
US measles cases have hit a 35-year high, with combined totals from this year and last exceeding the sum of the previous 25 years, driven largely by domestic outbreaks linked to falling vaccination rates. For the first time in 25 years, the country no longer meets the criterion for having eliminated measles, since Utah’s outbreak…
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FDA panel considers easing peptide restrictions
An FDA advisory committee has voted to recommend easing restrictions on several peptide therapies, following a two-day meeting in which panel members, FDA scientists and industry figures debated the evidence behind substances currently sold online, often labelled “for research use only”. Of seven peptides reviewed, six were recommended for reclassification, which would allow specialised US…
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William Shatner, 95, reveals he and his daughter recently beat cancer
Star Trek actor William Shatner, 95, has revealed that he and his daughter both recently overcame cancer, sharing the news publicly after keeping it private during treatment. The disclosure has drawn attention given Shatner’s age and his enduring public profile, with fans and media noting the resilience of both father and daughter in facing serious…
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I have 100% chance of getting cancer: Tracy has a terrifying gene mutation which switches off the body’s defences against ALL cancers – and has already lost half her family to it
Tracy Hutchinson, from a family originally of Hounslow, west London who emigrated to New Zealand, has learned she carries Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare mutation of the TP53 gene that leaves her with a 100% lifetime chance of developing cancer. The tumour-suppressing gene, which normally helps control cell growth and division, is faulty in Tracy’s case,…
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Teenage girl and woman in her 40s die after several people get into difficulty off Essex beach
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after a group of people got into difficulty in the water off a beach in Essex, with a third person now fighting for life in hospital. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of swimming or entering open water along the UK coastline, particularly during…
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Burnham defends hospitality rate cuts amid warnings of tax rises under new PM
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has defended cuts to business rates for the hospitality sector, arguing the move supports pubs, restaurants and bars that have struggled with rising costs. His comments come amid separate warnings that a future prime minister could be forced to raise taxes to plug gaps in the public finances,…
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Accidental Mosquito Repellent Release Forces Partial Emergency Department Closure at Adelaide Hospital
A chemical incident at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide’s emergency department on Thursday afternoon resulted when mosquito repellent was accidentally activated. The incident affected 11 staff members who experienced