12 h. ago US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots

The nation’s infant mortality rate is falling

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36 h. ago The Guardian view on bias in medical research: disregard for women’s health belongs in the past | Editorial

It is shocking that while illnesses specific to men are studied, those affecting women are ignoredSix years after Caroline Criado Perez’s bestselling book Invisible Women drew a mass readership’s attention to the long history of sexist bias in medical research, it is shocking that women and their illnesses are still underrepresented in clinical trials. Analysis by the Guardian of data gathered for a new study showed that from 2019 to 2023, 282 trials involving only male subjects were submitted for regulatory approval in the UK – compared with 169 focused on women.Health inequality is a complex and multifaceted problem. There are massive socioeconomic differences in life expectancy and infant mortality, as well as race inequalities – for example, in maternity and mental illnesses. These and other disparities, along with those relating to disability, can also be mapped geographically. Continue reading...

Science

41 h. ago Joe Biden finally opens up about the REAL reason he dropped out of the 2024 election

Joe Biden admitted he had a hard time bowing out of the 2024 presidential race after his agenda got going as he opened up about his difficult decision in his first broadcast interview since leaving office in January. 

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64 h. ago David Beckham 'heartbroken' as PR expert claims family 'can't escape' from public feud

David Beckham might have been left 'heartbroken' by a 'feud' with his son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham after the pair didn't attend his 50th birthday party, an expert has claimed

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3 d. ago After Canada and Australia, could Donald Trump really be the saviour of centre

The picture is complex, experts say, despite two resounding wins for liberal parties in national elections, after polls had put them on track for defeatPierre Poilievre and Peter Dutton began the year as leaders in waiting. With national elections in Canada and Australia on the horizon, both leaders were consistently leading in the polls. But a mere four months later, the votes have come and gone and their parties remain out of government. In the process, both suffered the indignation of losing the seats they held for more than two decades.On Sunday, as the results of the Australian elections were broadcast across the world, international media were quick to blame one man: Donald Trump. “First Canada, now Australia?” asked the Wall Street Journal, with the paper claiming the “Trump factor” had boosted Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese’s chances. CNN called it “the Trump slump” and suggested the phenomenon was spreading. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Overdose deaths in Kentucky dropped by nearly a third last year, Gov. Beshear says

Kentucky is reporting a 30.2% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024

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8 d. ago Trump's first 100 days: Travel expert warns of ripple effects for global tourism

As Donald Trump marks his first 100 days back in the White House, a leading travel expert has warned that his early policy decisions particularly on tariffs and immigration are already casting a shadow over global tourism.

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9 d. ago Is your partner hiding money from you? Experts reveal the questions to ask

All couples would like to think they know their partner's life inside out. And it's no different when it comes to a spouse's finances.

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1 week ago Is Prince Harry a 'spare part' in his marriage to Meghan Markle? Royal experts question why the Duke took a backseat at the Time 100 Summit on PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

Harry was so fed up with playing second fiddle to his brother William, that he titled his book Spare. But experts have questioned if history is repeating itself in his marriage to Meghan Markle.

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2 w. ago Expert urges men to call doctor straight away if this symptom happens on toilet

All men are encouraged to pay attention when visiting the toilet because according to one expert, one particular sign can be a red flag for a host of serious health conditions

Science

2 w. ago Money Expert apologises after worker in EE jacket caught on doorbell video mistreating cat

Money Expert, the third-party provider used by EE, said it "does not tolerate the mistreatment of animals in any way" following the disturbing incident in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

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2 w. ago Lib Dems 'handed £100,000 war chest' to combat Reform UK at local elections

Polling experts reckon Sir Ed Davey 's party might be the big winners in the local council contests across England on 1 May.

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2 w. ago Mortgage prenups: Should you sign one when buying a house with your partner, and what happens if you break up?

After one couple’s joint homebuying dream ‘fell apart’, an expert has offered advice on mortgage ‘prenups’ and what happens if you break up

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3 w. ago Harper Macleod strengthens family law expertise with two new partners

Law firm Harper Macleod has announced the appointment of two new partners to its family law team. This reinforces the firm’s position as one of the largest family law teams in Scotland.

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3 w. ago Ancient Egyptian scroll could prove Moses existed and parted the Red Sea, says expert

An expert who specialises in the area of ancient manuscripts has claimed an ancient Egyptian scroll provides evidence which supports the Bible story of Exodus – in which Moses parts the Red Sea

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3 w. ago Hosting expert's top tips for throwing a spring dinner party

Hosting expert Alexandra Dudley has shared her top tips for throwing a spring dinner party, as new research has revealed that the season literally puts a 'spring in people's step'

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3 w. ago Gardeners urged to keep orange peels with 4 key boosts for plants

Did you know oranges are also an important part of a plant's five-a-day? A gardening expert shares four simple ways you can use leftover orange peel to boost your garden

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3 w. ago Ring’s 2024 battery video doorbell drops to its lowest ever price – but be quick

If you’ve been planning to add a smart doorbell to your home, this deal on Ring’s 2024 model is well worth a look – but it probably won’t last more than a week.

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4 w. ago Visa applications for key routes to UK drop by almost 40% in a year

Some 1.24 million people applied for visas in the year to March 2024, before it dropped by 37% to 772,200 applicants in the year to March 2025.

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4 w. ago Visa applications for key routes to UK drop by 37% in a year

Some 1.24 million people applied for visas in the year to March 2024, before it dropped by 37% to 772,200 applicants in the year to March 2025.

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