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Friend Influence Drives Teen Self-Harm, Study Reveals

Groundbreaking UK research reveals teenagers are significantly more likely to self-harm if their friends engage in similar behaviour, highlighting urgent need for peer-focused mental health interventions.

Copper coil agony: Woman's contraceptive nightmare

A young woman shares her harrowing experience with a copper coil IUD that left her in excruciating pain and bleeding for weeks, raising serious concerns about contraceptive device safety and medical oversight.

Gambling lobbyist: "No social harm" stuns MPs

A parliamentary committee was left incredulous as gambling industry representative Grainne Hurst made the extraordinary claim that betting causes no social problems whatsoever.

HIV 'Bluetoothing' blood-sharing crisis spreads

A dangerous new practice called 'flashblood' or 'Bluetoothing' where drug users share HIV-infected blood is accelerating transmission rates across East Africa and Pacific Islands, warn health experts.

Contraceptive Pill Weight Gain Myth Debunked

New research debunks the long-standing myth that contraceptive pills cause significant weight gain. Experts explain the science behind hormonal contraception and its actual effects on your body.

GP blamed headaches on pill - it was a brain tumour

Exclusive: A UK woman's persistent headaches and fatigue were repeatedly attributed to her contraceptive pill by her GP. After demanding a scan, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumour, sparking calls for improved medical vigilance.

Urgent Beta-Blocker Warning Over Suicide Risk Link

EXCLUSIVE: A major new study reveals a shocking link between widely prescribed beta-blockers and a dramatic rise in suicide and self-harm attempts. Experts issue an urgent call for patient review and heightened monitoring.

KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.

QLD Gov to Ban Pill Testing, Defying Health Experts

The Queensland government has announced a controversial ban on pill testing services, drawing fierce criticism from health experts who warn it will put young lives at risk at music festivals and events.

Meta Whistleblowers Expose VR 'Psychological Torture'

Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.

Australia's £15bn Gambling Addiction Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's severe gambling crisis, with adults losing a staggering £15 billion annually. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and the urgent calls for reform.

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