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Lung cancer warning for foods which make up ‘half the average diet’ A study linked ultra-processed foods to 32 harmful health effects including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, adverse mental health and early death

"Ultra-processed foods filled with preservatives, additives and flavour enhancers have been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer."

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As Spotify moves to video, the environmental footprint of music streaming hits the high notes Why aimless streaming should be avoided because video uses so much more energy than just audio.

“There is an absolute burden of responsibility on tech and media companies to reduce their carbon emissions and to be transparent about their efforts to do so. In fact, net zero cannot be achieved without commitments from the major technology companies”

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Cleaner Air Is Making The Earth Hotter — Study - CleanTechnica Sufur dioxide in the air offsets some of the warming effects of carbon dioxide and methane. So what happens when it is removed?

“Reducing air pollution has clear health benefits, but without also cutting CO₂, you’re removing a layer of protection against climate change. It highlights the need for parallel efforts to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

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How Nato summit shows Europe and US no longer have a common enemy The Nato summit showed up an increasing divide between Europe and the US, and their military priorities.

How Nato summit shows Europe and US no longer have a common enemy
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Remembering Amadou Bagayoko of Renowned Blind Malian Duo Amadou & Mariam; Watch 2018 Interview & Performance In Mali, thousands of mourners gathered in Bamako Sunday for the funeral of Amadou Bagayoko, half of the world-renowned duo Amadou & Mariam. Bagayoko died on Friday at the age of 70. The blind husband...

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The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums The Institute of Museum and Library Services has long received bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald Trump has delivered it a crushing blow.

The Trump administration, with Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, has gutted a small federal agency that provides funding to libraries and museums nationwide.

This threatens student field trips, classes for seniors, and access to digital library services.

Library and museum support agency faces massive cuts after Trump order It’s a small federal agency few have heard of, but it has a large impact around the country. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the largest source of federal funding for museums and…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the largest source of federal funding for museums and libraries.

The Trump administration has placed roughly 80% of the agency's staff on administrative leave.

It’s #WorldRewildingDay! 🌍🌿 Across the globe, millions are coming together to restore nature.

By #RewildingTogether, we can create real, lasting change for nature, people, and the climate.

Nature is for everyone - and nature needs all of us. 💚

Keir Starmer abolishes health service’s executive body NHS England Prime minister brings health service back under ‘democratic control’ of ministers * UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has brought the health service back under the control of ministers by abolishing NHS England. The prime minister said…

Keir Starmer abolishes health service’s executive body NHS England

Health Information Week 2025, today's theme is winter health. Picture shows to people embracing and smiling in the snow.

Today's #HIW25 theme is Winter Health. We've searched our database for information around winter pressures you can browse what we have at shorturl.at/53KYX

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And it’s out! The 7th edition of How to Read a Paper, coauthored with new blood in the shape of my ex PhD student Paul Dijkstra @drpauldijkstra.bsky.social. So good working with you on this Paul!

Norway on track to be first to go all-electric Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.

Norway on track to be first to go all-electric. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Introducing our latest report, ‘Data for people’ — a report co-produced with people who draw on care and support, as well as family and friend carers. This new report sets out 15 key principles and 6 actions to improve how care data is collected, stored, shared, and used in England. bit.ly/3Y9AefE

AI Detectors Falsely Accuse Students of Cheating—With Big Consequences About two-thirds of teachers report regularly using tools for detecting AI-generated content. At that scale, even tiny error rates can add up quickly.

Teachers are using AI detection tools to catch students who are cheating. But they’re not always accurate, and consequences are piling up.

Escaping the echo chamber: Why your investments need a second opinion Retail investors often get swept up in market hype, as we saw in the dot-com bubble and cryptocurrency craze

Escaping the echo chamber: Why your investments need a second opinion: Retail investors often get swept up in market hype, as we saw in the dot-com bubble and cryptocurrency craze

Secret Recordings Capture the Ugly Reality Inside a Denver Slaughterhouse Advocates hope the graphic videos help rally support for a ballot initiative to ban slaughterhouses in Denver.

The disturbing footage may make you swear off meat for good.

Tackling Health Inequalities | Seven Priorities For The NHS | The King's Fund Drawing on our five-year programme of work on health inequalities, we outline what we think the anticipated 10-year health plan should focus on.

New Kings Fund report on health inequalities. 🧪
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