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How Election Day can affect your heart
Research shows elections can trigger heart stress, with studies documenting higher rates of irregular heartbeats and hospitalizations for heart attacks around voting periods.
New charity uses outdoors to improve men’s mental health
A new charity called Connect Outdoors launches with outdoor activities like cold-water swimming and hill walking to support men’s mental health and reduce isolation.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A primary school teaching assistant lost her job due to endometriosis, a condition affecting one in 10 women. A new inquiry found nearly half of women with the condition have lost income due to their symptoms.
Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit
Cocaine consumption in England rose 26% between 2021 and 2025, reaching an estimated £9.8bn annual market, with deaths hitting record levels as aging users face greater health risks.
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Without stronger government action, Brazil’s low deforestation in the Amazon is unlikely to last
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hit a decade low, but experts warn gains may be temporary due to the collapse of a voluntary soy trade agreement and weakening private sector commitments.
The year climate change came for the Tour de France
The Tour de France faced unprecedented climate challenges including wildfires and record heat, prompting discussions about relocating the race to cooler months and scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorships.
Here’s how offshore wind helped New England beat record heat
Offshore wind farms near New England reduced reliance on oil-burning power plants during a recent heat wave, delivering hundreds of megawatts to the grid as residents used air conditioning heavily.
4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has affected nine states with nearly 2,000 cases, prompting questions about climate change’s role in foodborne illness transmission.
The Universe can outrun light without breaking Einstein’s rules
The expanding universe allows space to grow faster than light without violating Einstein’s relativity, enabling astronomers to observe galaxies now located 45 billion light-years away despite the universe’s age of 13.77 billion years.
Why are so many dead bumblebees appearing on sidewalks?
Dead bumblebees appearing on sidewalks during summer months result from natural colony hygiene, extreme heat stress, pesticide use, and habitat loss threatening bee populations.
Animal spillover? Lab leak? What the science says about the origins of COVID-19
A Senate hearing renewed debate over COVID-19’s origins, with officials divided between a lab leak theory and scientific evidence supporting animal spillover.
Fossil hunter discovers rare ‘sea dragon’ at Lavernock Point
A mountaineer turned fossil hunter discovered a rare marine reptile jawbone from 201 million years ago at a Welsh beach, a find previously unknown in Wales.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
As the UK faces extreme heat this week, UV levels are expected to rise significantly. While some sun exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation can damage skin cells and cause cancer.
Relationship OCD convinced me I’d cheat on my boyfriend
Relationship OCD causes persistent intrusive doubts about romantic partners, leading to compulsive reassurance-seeking behaviors that significantly impact daily functioning beyond typical relationship concerns.
Removing tax from sanitary products pointless, senator says
Jersey’s social security minister says removing tax from sanitary products would be ineffective, citing the government’s free period product scheme launched four years ago as sufficient to address affordability concerns.
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel ‘incredibly helpless’ – here’s how to manage it
Climate anxiety has become increasingly common, particularly during heatwaves, with individuals experiencing significant distress related to extreme temperatures and environmental concerns.