The health and wellbeing of primary school children declined between 2014 and 2022.
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Swimming and cycling ability declined while there was a rise in eating sugary snacks according to new research.
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A hemp renaissance could transform the construction industry – this fast-growing crop sequesters or stores carbon and has multiple environmental benefits and practical applications.
Jameela Jamil shared that a scan had revealed she has poor bone density.
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Actor Jameela Jamil recently revealed that 20 years of dieting had left her with poor bone density.
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China’s new mission could answer longstanding questions about the Moon.
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In the rest of the UK, a person who causes the loss of pregnancy can be charged with ‘child destruction’.
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Scotland’s third verdict option does have an impact on juror decisions – but removing it may not improve rape conviction rates.
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The science linking obesity to dementia is complicated - here’s why
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The Rwanda plan was meant to stop the boats – but all the evidence shows deterrence doesn’t work
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Two poisonous books were recently removed from the French national library.
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Feet are important indicators of viral infections, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders.
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Vertical farming - growing plants without soil in huge controlled environments - has huge potential to support traditional agriculture but won’t ever replace it.
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A vote for Khan appears potentially more readily transferable to the other main candidates than a vote for Hall.
West Bank: an IDF soldier stands next to a Star of David and Israeli flag outside the illegal settler outpost of Evyatar.
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The ultra-orthodox unit of the IDF has been accused of serial human rights abuses against Palestinian civilians on the West Bank.
Le Morne, Mauritius: one of the mangrove forests the authors’ studied.
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Scientists have monitored mangroves in Mauritius, and found some forests are growing.
Mpox, previously known as “monkeypox”, is a pox virus that’s related to smallpox and cowpox.
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Although cases have fallen significantly since the global mpox outbreak in 2022, the virus still continues to mutate.
Who’s coming next? The head of the LVMH empire Bernard Arnault will need a succession plan.
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Bernard Arnault’s five children are all involved in the luxury goods behemoth he founded - but what are the benefits and risks of keeping it in the family?
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The new generation of artificial sweeteners was meant to be less harmful than the previous generation. A new study suggests they might be just as harmful.
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The current cold springtime weather explained by a meteorologist.
If you plan for retirement now, you’ll have less of a shock waiting for you in future.
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It may seem like a long time away but having an idea of how much income you’ll need to survive on in future is crucial.
Freezing bread causes the starches it contains to turn into resistant starches.
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Freezing bread can not only cut down on food waste, it may also have modest benefits for your health.