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Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws

Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.

Kazakhstan mandates chemical castration for paedophiles

Kazakhstan's parliament has passed a stringent new law mandating chemical castration for convicted child sex offenders, alongside public naming and lifetime GPS tracking, in one of the world's toughest anti-paedophilia measures.

Ageing Nuclear Plant Sparks Major European Safety Fears

Urgent warnings have been issued about the deteriorating Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, with experts fearing a catastrophic meltdown that could devastate Europe. Safety systems are failing amid ongoing conflict, creating a potential disaster

DWP confirms bank account check date

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the date when it will start checking bank accounts of benefit claimants. Find out how this could affect you.

Smart ring detected cancer before doctors

A woman's Oura ring flagged potential health issues long before doctors diagnosed her with cancer, showcasing the life-saving potential of wearable tech.

Sunscreen vs. Sun: Which is riskier?

New research sparks debate on whether sunscreen chemicals or UV radiation present a bigger threat to public health. Experts weigh in on the latest findings.

Radioactive wasps found near nuclear site

Scientists uncover a colony of wasps contaminated with radioactive material near a nuclear waste facility in South Carolina, raising serious environmental and health concerns.

Epping protests escalate over migrant hotel

Furious protesters in Epping vow to continue demonstrations until their concerns over a local migrant hotel are addressed, accusing authorities of ignoring their voices.

Abbott’s Lingo: A Needle-Free Glucose Monitor

Abbott's latest innovation, the Lingo glucose monitor, promises to revolutionise health tracking by offering real-time glucose monitoring without needles. Discover how this wearable tech could change lives.

Pregnant woman's seafood allergy nightmare on flight

A pregnant woman with a severe seafood allergy endured a terrifying mid-flight reaction after a fellow passenger consumed prawns. The incident highlights the dangers of airborne allergens in confined spaces.

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