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Italy and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta
Italy and Spain have agreed to lift border controls after a three-month dispute over a major migrant surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with enhanced security measures in place.
Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on ISIL cell near Damascus
Two Syrian security officers were killed and five wounded during a raid on a suspected ISIL cell near Damascus, with five alleged militants also killed and six arrested.
NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
The NHS is experiencing staff shortages in ADHD and autism services as healthcare professionals move to private clinics, forcing some trusts to restrict patient access amid overwhelming demand for diagnoses.
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
A controversial trial withholding hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns received approval this week, backed by US Secretary of Health Robert F Kennedy Jr, a longtime vaccine opponent.
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As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land
As farmland ownership shifts across the U.S., farmers face mounting pressures from rising land values, climate change, and declining interest from younger generations, prompting many to explore conservation strategies.
Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
A study of 70,000 people found that the shingles vaccine Shingrix was linked to a 12% lower risk of heart attack and stroke over three and a half years, potentially preventing hundreds of thousands of deaths annually.
Too much coffee may weaken bones, study finds
A 10-year study of nearly 10,000 women found that tea consumption was associated with slightly higher bone density, while very high coffee intake linked to lower density in older women.
Alzheimer’s may leave a mark on the brain long before plaques appear
Researchers discovered structural brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease more than seven years before amyloid plaques become visible on current imaging scans, potentially enabling earlier disease detection.
Money problems may age your brain faster
Chronic financial strain across adulthood may accelerate cognitive decline and brain aging, according to research tracking UK adults over decades, particularly affecting men.
“Broken heart syndrome” can look just like a heart attack. This test can tell them apart
An international research team developed the BioTAK score, a blood test that can distinguish Takotsubo syndrome from heart attacks with approximately 90 percent accuracy before invasive cardiac catheterization.
Each extra hour of prolonged sitting linked to 9% higher cancer death risk
A new study found that each additional hour of continuous sitting without breaks was linked to a 9% higher risk of cancer-related death, suggesting sitting patterns matter as much as total sedentary time.
ADHD may have a surprising creative advantage
Research suggests ADHD traits associated with defocused attention may also support creative thinking, potentially offering non-pharmacological intervention possibilities for affected children worldwide.
One immune switch may help drive aging across the body
Stanford researchers identify an immune system malfunction linked to aging: tissue-resident macrophages lose their ability to clear senescent cells, a decline that blocking a single receptor can reverse across multiple organs.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended periods of hot weather can trigger serious health complications, particularly affecting older people, babies, and young children who face greater vulnerability to heat-related illnesses.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
Extreme heat forecast across the UK this week is expected to bring high UV levels in many areas. While some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive exposure damages skin cells and increases skin cancer risk.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine shown to protect against multiple coronavirus variants in early human trials, marking the first time an antigen designed entirely by artificial intelligence has been tested in people.