Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find
Digital mental health platforms were supposed to expand access for the neediest patients. Researchers say that hasn’t happened.
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Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds
The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published in the journal Nature Medicine has found.NBC News - 1d -
Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.CBS News - 4d -
Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government
The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.BBC News - 6d -
‘Sandwich carers’ suffer long mental health toll, study finds
Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relativesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds
Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Analysis links fluoride exposure to low IQ but finds 'high risk of bias' in most studies
An analysis of more than 70 studies on fluoride and IQ levels concluded there was a relationship between higher levels of the common water additive and lower IQ levels in children, though a large ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Less than 0.1% of U.S. minors take gender-affirming medication, study finds
A new study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that less than 0.1% of adolescents in the U.S. were prescribed puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormones.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Breast cancer rates rising fastest in younger women, study finds
New research reveals breast cancer rates are increasing faster among younger women than any other group. Elaine Quijano reports on the findings.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Cambridge study aims to find out if dogs and their owners are on same wavelength
Scientists to examine if humans’ and dogs’ brains synchronise when they interact in a way similar to parents and babies. Standing patiently on a small fluffy rug, Calisto the flat-coated retriever ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study
Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia. People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
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L.A. Fire Devastates Historic Black Community in Altadena
For Black residents, Altadena represented something more than suburban living. It was a foothold in generational prosperity.The New York Times - 4h -
Wind Forecast for L.A. Fires Was Weaker Than Expected, but Could Pick Up Wednesday
On Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service dropped their most severe warnings for the rest of the day. But the alerts will be back in place early Wednesday.The New York Times - 5h -
Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary said nothing that would alienate the Republican senators on the Armed Services Committee.The New York Times - 5h -
Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth
The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.The New York Times - 7h -
A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past
The home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf Höss, which was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie “The Zone of Interest,” will soon welcome visitors.The New York Times - 3h
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Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is in line for "a pay day from the taxpayer" under plans to repeal the Legacy Act, a report backed by several peers has stated.BBC News - 5m -
Duck hunters discover human remains deep in wooded area on hunting trip
Two local duck hunters in North Carolina ended up discovering human remains during an outing earlier this week, police said.ABC News - 16m -
Malkinson 'vindicated' after review body chair quits
Andy Malkinson says the former chair of the miscarriages review body had been "made accountable".BBC News - 20m -
UK inflation unexpectedly dips to 2.5% in December
The slower rate means inflation is still above the Bank of England's 2% target.BBC News - 28m -
Chris Mason: Siddiq's exit doesn't end PM's headache - it's economic growth he needs
The BBC's political editor explains the headaches the Treasury is giving Sir Keir Starmer.BBC News - 44m