Are we over-medicalising teenage mental health?
Experts warn against over-diagnosing teens. Health Secretary orders review as GPs voice concerns. Is normal teenage angst being pathologised? Read the full story.
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Pre-teen smartphone use fuels obesity and depression risk
New research links smartphone ownership in pre-teens to a 31% higher depression risk and increased obesity. Discover the findings and expert advice for parents.
Smartphones Before Age 12 Tied to Child Health Risks
A major US study finds children given smartphones before 12 face higher risks of depression, obesity, and poor sleep. Experts urge parents to consider health impacts and set clear usage rules.
Teen's suicide after reading mental health records
A 17-year-old's tragic suicide after accessing her mental health files has ignited calls for reform in how sensitive medical information is shared with young people in the UK.
Inquest into death of girl, 12, at Sheffield mental health unit
An inquest begins into the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas at The Becton Centre in Sheffield, weeks after she was sectioned. Her mother says 'she didn't need to die'. Follow for updates.
Teen Vaping Triples: Top 10 Hiding Spots Revealed
As UK teen vaping rates triple since 2021, experts reveal the sneaky hiding spots parents should know. Learn how to approach this sensitive issue with your child effectively.
Vaping harms teen memory and mood, study says
Experts warn the teen vaping epidemic is compromising children's rights, harming memory, mood, and attention. Urgent regulation is needed to protect youth.
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.
Teen's muscle obsession reveals body image crisis
A mother's heartbreaking account reveals how her young son fell into the dark world of body image pressure and extreme dieting, highlighting a growing crisis among British teenagers.
Two Years of Ruin: Gaza's Endless Displacement Crisis
A powerful visual journey through the devastating human cost of two years of continuous conflict in Gaza, where entire generations face displacement and destruction.
WHO: Teen Vaping Reaches Crisis Levels in UK
The World Health Organisation reveals shocking new data showing UK teenagers are vaping at alarming rates, with urgent calls for government action on flavoured e-cigarettes and marketing tactics.
Parents' smoking ages teenagers biologically
Shocking new research shows teenagers with smoking parents age faster biologically, facing increased risk of cancer and heart disease regardless of their own habits.
GCSE stress causing physical illness in teens, NHS warns
Health chiefs warn GCSE pressure is driving a surge in teens seeking NHS care for stress-induced symptoms. NICE issues new guidance for doctors and schools.
Labour accused over border crisis as unescorted migrant boat lands
The Labour government confronts a major border security crisis as an unmanned migrant vessel lands in Kent, marking the first such incident in nearly three years and sparking fierce political criticism over immigration policy failures.
Son's window plunge after mum's terminal cancer news
A family is torn apart after a devastated son throws himself from a third-floor window moments after learning his mother's terminal cancer diagnosis. The harrowing incident in Westminster reveals a story of profound grief and a desperate plea for mental h
Kirstie Allsopp Sparks Fury Over 'Work Harder' Housing Comments
Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp faces a fierce backlash on social media after claiming people should stop complaining about not being able to buy a house and just 'work harder'.
NHS Corridor Care: 1 in 5 Patients in Hallways
A shocking CQC survey exposes the severe overcrowding in NHS England, with 20% of inpatients receiving treatment in corridors and non-clinical areas, highlighting a deepening hospital crisis.
Gaza Documentary Review: Ordinary Life Amidst Catastrophe
A profound cinematic review of 'From Ground Zero: Stories from Gaza', capturing the stark reality of daily life under siege through unflinching personal testimonies and devastating imagery.
Macron in Peril: Faces Impeachment Calls as France Spirals
France is gripped by political turmoil as President Emmanuel Macron faces calls to resign or be impeached following his Prime Minister's shock exit. The nation braces for nationwide strikes and fears of a new 'insurrection'.
UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
France in turmoil: Macron govt faces collapse amid economic crisis
France plunges into political chaos as Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne faces second no-confidence vote within a year. President Macron's popularity hits record lows amidst economic collapse and social unrest.
British expat: Why I left the UK for Abu Dhabi forever
A British expat reveals the shocking reasons she left the UK behind for a sun-soaked life in Abu Dhabi, citing better opportunities, safety, and a superior quality of life.
Japan's Next PM Faces 'Unforgiving' Crisis as Ishiba Quits
Veteran powerbroker Shigeru Ishiba's shock resignation rocks Japan's ruling LDP, leaving the next Prime Minister to confront a relentless demographic crisis of ageing and depopulation.
Flourishing at 50: The Rise of Multi-Generational Homes
Exclusive report reveals a quiet social revolution sweeping the UK, as soaring numbers of adults in their fifties are choosing to live with their parents, driven by the cost-of-living crisis and a search for deeper family connection.
Hundreds Queue Overnight for NHS Dentist in Bristol
A scene of 'third world' desperation unfolded in Bristol as over 300 people queued for hours, some overnight, in a desperate bid to register with an NHS dental practice, highlighting the severe crisis in UK dental care.
Punjab Farmers Devastated By Worst Floods in 30 Years
Northern India's agricultural heartland faces an unprecedented catastrophe as catastrophic flooding submerges villages and destroys livelihoods, marking the region's worst deluge in three decades.
UK hosts forced to evict Ukrainian refugee due to planning law
A British couple in Somerset faces a devastating choice: evict a Ukrainian refugee they call 'family' or risk enforcement action over a converted outbuilding, exposing a critical flaw in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble
Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.
New York declares social media public health hazard
New York City officially classifies social media as an environmental toxin, launching a bold public health offensive against tech companies to protect adolescent mental wellbeing.
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