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Teenager commuted from London to Bristol for A-levels

When Martha Heaps’ family moved from the West Country to Highbury during lockdown, the 18-year-old did not want to disrupt her studies in Bristol.

The Independent UK

Covid linked to longer-term elevated risk of brain fog and dementia

Study finds that unlike anxiety and depression, conditions including brain fog, dementia and psychosis, are still more likely two years on

The Guardian - UK

Covid-19 found to increase risk of dementia, seizures and other brain conditions

New diagnoses of disorders remain more common two years after Covid-19 than after other respiratory infections.

Daily Record

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‘Covid patients at greater risk of psychiatric conditions up to two years later’

The researchers are calling for more support and resources for healthcare providers in diagnosing and managing these conditions.

The Independent UK

Researchers take ‘important new step’ in finding treatment for MND

A drug commonly used for enlarged prostate glands could be used to treat the illness, University of Edinburgh researchers have found.

The Independent UK

Australian electricity companies not reducing emissions in line with Paris agreement goals, study finds

AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin among businesses study says not on track to meet global climate goals to limit heating to well below 2C

The Guardian - AU

New Child Prosthetic Hand Powered And Controlled By Wearers’ Breath

A prosthetic hand for children that is powered and controlled by the wearer’s breathing has been developed by scientists at Oxford University.

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Lifestyle: Different adolescent groups have different social media effects on wellness

The researchers show that, in UK data, girls experience a negative link between social media use and life satisfaction when they are 11-13 years old and boys when they are 14-15 years old. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Cases like Archie Battersbee’s rely on complex ethical decisions. This is how they’re made

Experts monitor patients for days, or even months, to reach a decision – there is no easy litmus test, says Mehrunisha Suleman, director of medical ethics at the University of Oxford

The Guardian - UK

What is rabies and can you get it in Scotland as new vaccine performing 'better than expected'

While rabies is quite rare in humans, it is almost always fatal if treated too late.

Daily Record

New rabies vaccine performing 'better than expected' say University of Oxford researchers

The new single-shot vaccine was tested on human volunteers for the first time

Wales Online

Single-shot rabies vaccine shows promising immune response, researchers say

Experts say a new jab could help prevent thousands of deaths every year.

The Independent UK

‘Alarming’ rise in children trying to lose weight in England, say experts

Research suggests one in four children are on diets, including one in seven who are considered a healthy weight

The Guardian - UK

Insomnia explained as scientists identify two drugs which treat sleep disorder

One in three Brits will experience insomnia in their lifetime, and it is especially common in the elderly.

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Tech & Science Daily: UK ‘national emergency’ for record 41C weather

Britain was on Friday put on a ‘national emergency’ footing by health officials after forecasters confirmed the country was set to bake in record 41C highs - by far the hottest day of the year.

Wales Online

Two drugs which beat insomnia found by researchers

The medication is better than other pills currently in use in the UK, scientists say

The Independent UK

Researchers identify two drugs effective at treating insomnia

But experts say the first line of treatment should still be cognitive behavioural therapy, and improving sleep hygiene.

Wales Online

Study finds mindfulness in secondary schools ‘fails to prevent mental health problems’

The largest review of its kind reveals how the technique is no better than what schools are already doing for mental health

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The Independent UK

Mindfulness in secondary schools ‘fails to prevent mental health problems’

While some young people rated mindfulness highly, a slightly larger group viewed it more negatively, a study found.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak 'working-class friends' gaffe resurfaces in 2001 video clip

AN embarrassing gaffe made by former chancellor and current candidate for Prime Minister – bidding to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader –…

The Times of India

Can you solve this puzzle? This is an Oxford University question

It takes a lot to get a seat in the prestigious University of Oxford. Every single day there are at least thousands of young students all over the world who begin the day with a dream to study in the University.

Wales Online

Covid vaccines found to work well no matter how much you weigh

People in the underweight and obese groups are still at significantly higher risk, though

The Guardian - UK

Oxford university urged to reject donation from Russian-British businessman

Ministers have imposed sanctions on Said Gutseriev, who donated £2.6m to university in 2019

The Guardian - UK

NHS privatisation drive linked to rise in avoidable deaths, study suggests

Outsourcing accelerated by Lansley’s shakeup in 2012 linked to drop in care quality in landmark review

The Independent UK

Privatising NHS services ‘has led to decline in quality of patient care’

Researchers linked potentially avoidable deaths to outsourcing care to the private sector.

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