45 h. ago An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: ‘We’re now the architects of certainty for ourselves’

Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk’s system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powersWhen outsiders arrived in the lands of the Heiltsuk people, they brought with them a rapacious appetite for the region’s trees, fish and minerals. Settlers and the government soon followed, claiming ownership of the thick cedar forests, the fjords and the abundance of life. Heiltsuk elders were confused. “If these are truly your lands,” they asked, “where are your stories?”For the Heiltsuk, stories explain everything from the shape of a local mountain to the distinct red fur fringes on the sea wolves stalking shores. They tell of the flesh-eating monster baxbakwa’lanuxusiwe, whose entire body was covered with snapping mouths before it was destroyed by a shaman and became a cloud of mosquitoes. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago My entire body went numb and I couldn't walk after taking common ADHD drug prescribed to millions

Hannah Schweickert, a 25-year-old with ADHD, never expected a common stimulant used to improve focus to leave her body numb and her mind in panic.

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9 d. ago Expert dispels ADHD myths and shares common signs of the condition to look out for

Millions people in England are estimated to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new NHS England figures - here an expert explains more about the condition

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1 week ago Bernardine Evaristo scoops Women’s prize outstanding contribution award

One-off £100,000 prize awarded to Girl, Women, Other writer for entire body of work and ‘dedication to uplifting under-represented voices’Bernardine Evaristo is to receive £100,000 after being announced as the winner of the Women’s prize outstanding contribution award, a one-off prize to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Women’s prize for fiction.The author of Girl, Woman, Other and Mr Loverman has been rewarded for her entire body of work, as well as her “transformative impact on literature and her unwavering dedication to uplifting under-represented voices across the cultural landscape”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago What are the common signs of ADHD and how can I get a diagnosis?

New NHS England data shows almost 2.5m people in England are likely to have ADHD

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2 w. ago Taylor Swift has regained control of her music, buys back first 6 albums

Taylor Swift says she’s has regained control over her entire body of work

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2 w. ago Popular medicine taken by millions of women every year may have given them BRAIN TUMORS

Hundreds of women in the US are suing over claims that a drug prescribed to millions left them with 'life-altering' brain tumors. 'I knew within myself something was wrong,' one woman said.

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2 w. ago Popular medicine taken by millions of women every year has given them BRAIN TUMORS

Hundreds of women in the US are suing over claims that a drug prescribed to millions left them with 'life-altering' brain tumors. 'I knew within myself something was wrong,' one woman said.

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2 w. ago Experts warn against anxiety drug prescribed to millions due to little

Experts have issued a safety warning over a popular anxiety medication that can cause 'toxic' effects including seizures, depression and even cardiac arrest in high doses.

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2 w. ago ADHD sufferers hit as plane passengers face fine for common habit after landing

People could be slapped with a £50 fine from the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority if they get a little too eager after their plane touches down - potentially causing difficulties for people with ADHD

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3 w. ago Caitlin Clark’s winter transformation has the Indiana Fever dreaming big

After a dedicated offseason grind that broke the internet, Clark enters her sophomore season as the MVP favorite and the anchor of Indiana’s new-look rosterThe hype kicked off with a single photograph. In March, during the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament in Indianapolis, a shot of Caitlin Clark cheering from the sidelines, arms flexed, muscles defined, went viral and sparked conversation across social media. “There’s been much ado about her guns,” said Amber Cox, the Fever’s chief operating officer. Even the team staff took notice. “She was obviously very proud of it,” added Sarah Kessler, Indiana’s head athletic performance coach. “We did have a chuckle about it, though, because it garnered more attention than we realized it would.”That viral image wasn’t just a flash of vanity; it was evidence of Clark’s offseason grind. For the first time since the summer of 2023, she had the time and space to focus entirely on building her body for the rigors of the WNBA. “I don’t know the...

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