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Almost half of adults, 25.9 million, report feeling lonely in the UK, but experts stress AI is not the answer

In the historic walled city of Derry (also known as Londonderry) in Northern Ireland, the night-time economy is vibrant. But like many urban centres, it presents safety challenges for those trying to get home. At night, a volunteer group known as the Inner City Assistance Team (iCat) often patrols the…

The son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni managed to have his court proceedings suppressed from the moment he was first charged with rape.

One person dies from suicide every 40 seconds according to the World Health Organisation.

Aunt helps niece get a tummy tuck behind her mom’s back and doesn’t know what to do when the secret is eventually found out. Even though the teenager felt a lot better about her body, her mother couldn’t believe she had gotten plastic surgery done, which is why there was…

Explore how rising temperatures increase climate health risks and affect global warming health, from heat illnesses to disease spread and mental health challenges worldwide.

In today’s newsletter: Chatbots are becoming confidants for young people in distress​ – raising urgent questions about safeguarding, regulation and the limits of synthetic empathy

Explore how screen time impacts mental health and digital brain changes differently in kids and adults, with practical tips for balanced, healthy screen use.

Nine months after a school reopened, a child’s likelihood of being diagnosed with a mental health condition plummeted by 43%, say researchers