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FDA warns against unapproved 'autism pill' treatment

Medical authorities sound alarm about unapproved use of leucovorin for autism treatment after prominent doctor's claims about 'miracle pill' results. Exclusive investigation reveals growing concerns among healthcare professionals.

Greens: Westminster Voting System is 'Broken'

Following significant gains in English and Welsh councils, the Green Party calls for urgent voting system reform, arguing the current model leaves millions unrepresented in Parliament.

RFK Jr's Tylenol-Autism Theory Revived

Controversial presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr revives explosive theory connecting acetaminophen use during pregnancy to rising autism rates, pointing to Amish community as evidence.

Streeting rejects Trump's paracetamol-autism claim

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has forcefully rejected Donald Trump's controversial suggestion linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism, branding it irresponsible and scientifically unfounded.

Australia probes Trump-linked paracetamol-autism claims

Australian health authorities are scrambling for expert advice following a bombshell press conference where a former Trump administration official alleged a link between common painkiller paracetamol and autism spectrum disorders.

Trump admin's autism report sparks scientific fury

The Trump administration has released a divisive report suggesting environmental factors are the primary cause of autism, drawing immediate condemnation from leading researchers and autism advocacy groups who warn it could dangerously misdirect public hea

Lib Dems rule out formal coalition with Labour

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has declared he will not enter a formal coalition with Labour after the next election, but would demand a major overhaul of Britain's voting system in exchange for support in a hung parliament.

Drag Queen La Voix Joins Strictly Come Dancing 2024

In a groundbreaking move for the BBC flagship, drag artist La Voix joins the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 celebrity roster, marking a significant step for LGBTQ+ representation on prime-time television.

Miranda Tapsell on Love, Heritage & Reshaping Australian Cinema

Award-winning Australian actor Miranda Tapsell discusses her groundbreaking career, the profound influence of her Larrakia heritage, and her mission to reshape how Indigenous stories are told on screen in this powerful and intimate interview.

Ellie Goldstein Makes Strictly History With Down's Syndrome

In a landmark moment for diversity on British television, model Ellie Goldstein is set to become the first contestant with Down's syndrome to grace the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, championing inclusivity and challenging perceptions.

UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds

A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.

Labour's Safe Seat Shake-Up Exposes Democratic Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed constituency reform in Knowsley, Liverpool, exposes a deep crisis in British democracy. Discover why safe seats are undermining voter representation and what it means for the future of UK politics.

BBC Defends Non-Binary Thomas the Tank Engine Casting

BBC Children's Director Patricia Hidalgo stands firm on the casting of non-binary actor Bruno Thomas in 'Thomas & Friends', calling it 'authentic' and 'important for representation' despite facing criticism from some viewers.

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