67 h. ago Kicking up a stink: row over sewage pollution blighting Cape Town’s beaches

Campaigners say authorities should be doing more to clean up waters around city of nearly 5 million peopleOn a clear summer’s day in Cape Town, the Milnerton Lagoon was serene, reflecting the bright blue sky and Table Mountain. But there was an unmistakable stench, and up close, the water was murky.A few hundred metres away, adults and children played in the water as it flowed into Table Bay. On the boardwalk, a sign read: “Polluted water: for health reasons, swimming and recreational activities are at your own risk.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Man's depressed best friend: Surge in 'Puppy Prozac' prescriptions as owners struggling to cope with 'misbehaving' dogs bought in lockdown demand vets medicate their pets

Over the past decade, UK dogs on on fluoxetine, an antidepressant sold under the brand name Prozac when used in humans, has increased exponentially, research reveals.

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8 d. ago Michael Gove's son Will reveals he struggled to make friends at school and was REJECTED from multiple jobs due to his high

Hosted by the Reverend Richard Coles, 'The Apple & The Tree' pits parents against their adult children to ask questions about their shared family history they've always wanted answered.

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1 week ago Adults have just four close friends and struggle to maintain relationships, study finds

A study of 2,000 adults found the typical adult has eight friends, but only four they would consider to be in their close circle with connections peaking in our early twenties

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1 week ago Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know | Devi Sridhar

When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death in Britain in 2021 (followed by Covid-19 and heart disease), and a top 10 cause of death in the United States. Dementia is a general term used for several diseases that destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, leading to difficulty with memory, thinking and other cognitive functions. Behind those statistics is a heartbreaking condition for individuals (and their loved ones) as they become confused and disoriented, struggle to recognise family, friends and caregivers, and lose the ability to live independently.Recent studies from across the world have highlighted that dementia cases are likely to rise dramatically. For instance, an analysis of 15,000 middle-aged US adults in Nature Medicine in January 2025 found that in study participants, the lifetime risk of developing dementia after 55 w...

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1 week ago Therapist reveals the surprising number of friends you should REALLY have in adulthood

Have you ever scrolled through social media and felt a tinge of jealousy about how many friends someone else has?

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2 w. ago Dying For Sex explained: Are Nikki and Noah still together? Inside creator's real

Dying For Sex may focus on Molly’s sexual escapades but it also delves into her best friend Nikki’s struggles as well as her love life

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2 w. ago I’m 16 and I like a boy, but I have no social skills and don’t know what to do | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Lots of adolescents like you missed out on key developmental stages during Covid. Taking risks is scary – but so is missing opportunitiesEvery week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerI’m 16 and have never really had crushes. Along with that, I moved around a lot as a kid and never really had many friends until year 7. I’ve struggled a lot with maintaining friendships and I’ve always felt a bit awkward and isolated from my peers. I guess part of it was Covid; I never really developed social skills and have always relied on others to help me make friends.Recently, I met this really nice guy at a debate competition. He seemed genuinely interested in me and kept trying to talk to me. I liked talking to him; it felt really comfortable. For the first time, it felt as if I had met someone I “clicked” with. I actively sought out interactions with him and was praying he’d be on my team, which he was. I just thought I liked him as a friend at first, so I didn’t get any s...

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2 w. ago Abbey Clancy admits she and Peter Crouch are 'living separate lives' in marriage insight

After nearly 20 years together, the model and ex-England striker say they often spend time apart doing their own thing to maintain a 'healthy relationship'

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3 w. ago Bonnie Blue, 25, unveils new 'boyfriend' days after Spring Break carnage – and he's a teen

Controversial adult star Bonnie Blue has been spotted getting close with rapper Lil Mabu at an NBA game on Friday night, with the pair enjoying dinner together earlier in the evening

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