Tammin Sursok's fitness wake-up call at 42
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Category : Search result: online health myths
Pharmacist: Common cold medication can make you feel worse
A UK pharmacist warns that misusing common cold and flu remedies can prolong illness. Learn the key mistakes to avoid and how to recover effectively this winter.
Vinted seller's antisemitic listing sparks outrage
A Vinted seller posted 'no Jews allowed' on product listings. The platform initially refused to act, telling a shocked user to simply block the account. Read the full story.
Australia mandates search engine blur for harmful content
Australia's new online safety rules, effective 27 December, require search engines to blur pornography and violent content. The move aims to shield children from accidental exposure.
No Social Media Platform Admits High Suicide Content Risk
A damning Ofcom report reveals not one tech platform believes it's high risk for suicide or self-harm content, as campaigners slam 'abysmal' self-regulation. Urgent action demanded to protect children online.
Australia's 16+ Social Media Age Limit Enforced
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Terror watchdog warns UK strategy ignores online threats
The UK's independent reviewer of terror laws criticises the government's 2025 national security plan for failing to prioritise online dangers. Read the urgent warning.
EU wants 16+ social media age limit
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
Basketball Australia tackles online abuse with new platform
Basketball Australia unveils a new online safety platform to protect athletes from social media harassment. Discover how this initiative is fighting back against abuse.
Ofcom Urges Social Media to Limit Online Pile-Ons
UK regulator Ofcom issues new guidance to combat misogynist abuse and revenge porn, urging platforms to limit responses and use hash-matching tech to protect women and girls online. Learn more.
Ofcom pressures tech firms to protect women online
UK regulator Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle the 'significant and widespread' online abuse targeting women and girls. New guidance recommends prompts, timeouts, and better blocking tools. #OnlineSafety
Ofcom urges tech firms to protect women online
Ofcom publishes new guidance urging tech firms to combat online abuse against women. Critics demand mandatory rules. Read the full story and key recommendations.
The Truth Behind Period Syncing Myth
Experts debunk the common belief that women's menstrual cycles sync. Discover the science behind this myth and learn about real factors affecting your cycle.
Malaysia bans social media for children under 16
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
Martin Lewis: Close Doors to Keep Home Warmer
Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert has settled the 'open or closed' door debate for winter. Discover the energy-saving myths busted to lower your heating bills.
Digital violence spreads as 1.8bn women lack protection
UN Women reveals digital violence is intensifying, with 44% of women lacking legal protection. Their 16 Days of Activism demands global action for online safety.
Roblox introduces strict age verification for chat
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New system aims to enhance child safety on the popular gaming platform. Learn about the changes.
Roblox tightens age checks and introduces age-based chats
Roblox is implementing a new age verification system and age-based chat groups to enhance child safety on its platform. Learn how these changes will protect younger users.
Father Demands Ofcom Change Over Online Safety
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, calls for new Ofcom leadership, accusing the regulator of lacking urgency in protecting children from harmful online content under the Online Safety Act.
Alex Jones bans smartphones at home over child safety
The One Show's Alex Jones reveals her family's smartphone ban after a shocking school talk. Discover how the new Online Safety Act aims to protect children online.
Australia's Social Media Ban Threatens Reddit's Downvote
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Social Media's Toxic Perfection Harms Kids' Mental Health
Exclusive: British parents reveal how social media's unrealistic beauty standards and dangerous content are creating a mental health crisis among children, with urgent calls for government intervention.
Kebab shop murder myth debunked in Charlene Downes case
A shocking investigation reveals how persistent rumours about Blackpool teenager Charlene Downes' disappearance were based on false information, as detailed in The Daily Mail's new true crime podcast.
NHS Online GP Access Puts Patients at Risk
Medical leaders raise alarm as new NHS digital initiative allowing patients to view full medical records online could endanger vulnerable individuals and overwhelm GP practices.
Why exercise alone won't help you lose weight
New research reveals why hitting the gym might not be enough for sustainable weight loss. Discover the crucial role diet plays and why exercise alone often fails to deliver results.
Doctors Debunk Common Health Myths: Gum & Caffeine Truths
Medical professionals reveal which popular health beliefs are actually fiction. Discover why swallowing gum isn't dangerous and the real effects of caffeine on your body.
Brigitte Macron's health suffered from cyberbullying
Brigitte Macron suffered significant physical and mental health deterioration due to relentless online harassment targeting her relationship with Emmanuel Macron, Paris court hears in landmark cyberbullying case.
Ten face trial for Brigitte Macron cyber harassment
French court prosecutes ten individuals for coordinated online harassment campaign against Brigitte Macron, with defendants facing up to two years imprisonment for pedophilia comparisons and age-gap abuse.
Doctors Debunk Common Health Myths
Medical experts reveal the truth behind widespread health misconceptions about vitamins, water intake, cracking joints and more that many people still believe.
The Real Reason We Yawn: Brain Cooling System
Groundbreaking research reveals the surprising truth behind yawning - it's not about oxygen levels but rather your brain's sophisticated cooling system at work.
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