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Parental phone battle after daughter's burner phone

As Prince William debates a phone for Prince George, a mum reveals why she confiscated her daughter's smartphone, leading to friends smuggling in a burner. Discover expert advice on delaying smartphones for kids.

West Midlands tops UK childhood obesity chart

New NHS data exposes a growing health crisis as West Midlands records highest childhood obesity rates in England, with nearly 1 in 3 Year 6 children clinically obese.

NHS forced to choose: Obesity crisis vs routine care

Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's growing obesity epidemic is pushing the NHS toward an impossible choice between routine care and weight-related treatments as waiting lists hit record highs.

Clean Your Germ-Ridden Smartphone Properly

Shocking new research reveals our mobile phones harbour 25,000 germs per square inch. Discover the expert cleaning guide to eliminate harmful bacteria from your device.

Opioid Overdoses Creating Brain Injury Epidemic

Exclusive investigation reveals the silent crisis of brain injuries emerging from the opioid epidemic, with survivors facing lifelong neurological challenges and inadequate support systems across the UK.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

Obesity Crisis: 22 US States Hit Record Highs

New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.

US Aid Cuts Trigger HIV Crisis in Lesotho

The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho faces a devastating HIV epidemic resurgence after Trump administration funding cuts eliminated essential prevention programmes, leaving thousands vulnerable.

South Africa rejects Trump's HIV 'bad blood' theory

South Africa's health minister has condemned Donald Trump's assertion that the country's HIV prevalence stems from 'bad blood' between political factions, calling the remarks scientifically inaccurate and harmful to global health efforts.

America's Overdose Crisis: Guardian Investigation

An in-depth look at The Guardian's major new series exposing the devastating human toll of America's overdose epidemic and the systemic failures fueling this public health catastrophe.

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