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Parkinson’s patient able to walk 6km without problems after spinal implant.
Boris Johnson joked about Treasury being the ‘pro-death squad’ during pandemic.
Private health firm Sciensus fails to fix defects that led to UK patient’s death.
Parkinson’s patient able to walk 6km without problems after spinal implant.
Boris Johnson joked about Treasury being the ‘pro-death squad’ during pandemic.
Private health firm Sciensus fails to fix defects that led to UK patient’s death.

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Logan Paul’s Prime Energy has twice the caffeine content of a Red Bull. And some politicians are worried that the mega popular drink is being marketed to kids. 🤔 But is caffeine actually bad for you? And how much is too much?

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Vapes are marketed as a healthier alternative to cigarettes. But is vaping as safe as it seems? And why are so many young people getting into it?

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In a world-first, Australia has legalised MDMA and magic mushrooms for use in mental health treatments. 🍄 Many scientists and psychiatrists are delighted to hear the news. Others are a little more wary.

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This year’s GCSE and A-Level exams are well and truly underway. It’s a stressful time. So to mark exam season and the end of Mental Health Awareness Week, we have put together a guide to help you try and stay calm. ✍️ Did we miss anything out? Let us know how you have coped with your exam stress so far.

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We all get anxious from time to time. Whether it's about exams, relationships, starting a new job or other big life events. It’s a normal human emotion that helps identify risks and motivates us to solve problems. But when stressors pile up anxiety can spiral out of control and become a mental health problem.

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Following his set at Glastonbury last weekend, Lewis Capaldi is taking a break from touring. During his performance the singer suffered vocal problems and tics that left him almost unable to sing his final songs. However the reaction from the crowd was heartwarming, and the public are thanking the star for showing his true self and putting disability centre stage. What do you think about Lewis taking a break?

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