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More than a billion people living with obesity

Researchers say there is an urgent need to change how the condition is tackled as it rises worldwide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IVCQwND via IFTTT

Assisted dying 'does not worsen end-of-life care'

Cross-party group of MPs does not back change in law, but says some countries have seen care benefit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O1IyRl0 via IFTTT

Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs

Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1jb0dkY via IFTTT

Winklevoss firm to return $1.1bn to customers

Gemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss - known for their legal dispute with Facebook. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mGsf9oQ via IFTTT

'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI'

The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6s9jTzg via IFTTT

Why South Korean women aren't having babies

South Korea has spent billions to reverse its low birth rate, but some say it isn't listening to young women’s needs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MH7YS0e via IFTTT

Talking therapies may help menopause mood - study

Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness can help with low mood and anxiety, research suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sg3Kh74 via IFTTT

Why Google's 'woke' AI problem won't be an easy fix

The firm paused its AI image generation tool after claims it was over-correcting against the risk of being racist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZzentSV via IFTTT

College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift

The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oNqw1Kg via IFTTT

'Daily life is a struggle without my ADHD medicine'

ADHD UK estimate about 150,000 people have been affected by a UK-wide medicine shortage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YMBphj via IFTTT

Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia

Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CyZSokV via IFTTT

Dad died of cancer while partner was being treated

The parents of two young boys were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2r3JMPT via IFTTT

Mums call for Strep B screening to save babies

Parents say their children may not have become ill if screening had been available. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8exblGt via IFTTT

More young people out of work due to health - study

A Resolution Foundation report is calling for action to support young people's mental health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nhxas7D via IFTTT

Oprah and Nigella deepfaked in influencer 'manifestation' ads

Piers Morgan and Oprah have criticised the use of AI deepfake ads used to promote a "manifestation" guide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9QHCj8z via IFTTT

Physician associate law may confuse patients - BMA

Plans for the doctors' regulator to license less-qualified health workers are under attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b8EX5rI via IFTTT

Junior doctors starting 10th strike of pay dispute

NHS bosses warn of significant disruption to services in England during the five-day walkout. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xO4wthN via IFTTT

Why some cyber-attacks hit harder than others

The British Library has been hobbled for months by a cyber-attack and experts warn of similar damage ahead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vf8A1NM via IFTTT

The 'mind-bending' bionic arm powered by AI

BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out a high-tech prosthetic promising a 'full range of human motion'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cFLejy3 via IFTTT

Reddit moves forward with share listing plan

The filing offers a glimpse of the company's efforts to turn online popularity into profit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/custKo8 via IFTTT

'Recovering from food addiction is like walking a tiger'

Writer Bryony Gordon opens up on her OCD, food addiction and health inequality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tiAxuf8 via IFTTT

Record Nvidia sales as boss sees AI 'tipping point'

The chip giant's shares have soared by more than 200% in the last year, driven by the AI boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6KLUaPn via IFTTT

How AI is helping the search for extraterrestrial life

Artificial intelligence software is being used to look for signs of alien lifeforms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uilkKac via IFTTT

Don't dry your iPhone in a bag of rice, says Apple

The popular remedy risks "small particles" entering the phone and causing damage, new advice says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uaXF8vN via IFTTT

The strangers who saved each other’s lives

Two men who never met now call themselves blood brothers - after one donated stem cells to the other. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JNgnHpi via IFTTT

Illegal abortion investigations rising, BBC told

The increase in police inquiries in England and Wales is "unprecedented", an abortion provider says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IWT40Mm via IFTTT

Bowel cancer checks for anyone with inherited risk

Offering regular colonoscopies to people with Lynch syndrome at any age will save lives, NHS England says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U5Prvcm via IFTTT

Hacker group's site taken over by law enforcement

LockBit is a major criminal gang that uses its software to steal sensitive data until a ransom is paid from BBC News https://ift.tt/VD18HNR via IFTTT

The staff shortage in India's special effects industry

With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hLSOMEQ via IFTTT

One million have undiagnosed diabetes in England

Experts are particularly worried about the proportion of younger people whose health is at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5sxGEw9 via IFTTT

'Hearing my children's laughter is like torture'

Karen Cook has a rare condition called pain hyperacusis which causes crippling and debilitating pain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3sxXv5k via IFTTT

Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hvR7BeY via IFTTT

UK exam could be scrapped for foreign dentists

Overseas dentists may be provisionally registered to work in England without checks, plans say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IGni9xU via IFTTT

The day I found out I had special 'neo' blood

Some patients, especially newborns, need specially tested blood to ensure it does not cause harm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5VGhDTS via IFTTT

New Parkinson's drug to be rolled out on NHS

The treatment will mean many people no longer needing to take more than 20 pills across the day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7QDm5up via IFTTT

Clinical trial plea for young man with failing heart

Without a clinical trial, Louis O'Brien-Smith fears he will "keep deteriorating and probably die". from BBC News https://ift.tt/LalFMfm via IFTTT

'Ethnic bias' delayed care before pregnancy death

A probe at Liverpool Women's Hospital finds delayed diagnosis and treatment of a pregnant black woman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OYNQpbe via IFTTT

The brewing secrets behind tastier no-alcohol beer

There's huge demand for low and no-alcohol beer and breweries are competing for the best flavour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/spBjdJt via IFTTT

Xbox, Nintendo or PlayStation: does it still matter?

Why the war between the big games console makers may be coming to an end. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rX6nRIA via IFTTT

SpaceX's legal home moved to Texas, says Elon Musk

It comes after a judge in Delaware annulled his $55.8bn pay package from electric carmaker Tesla. from BBC News https://ift.tt/13Hb2kh via IFTTT

X took payment from terrorists, campaigners say

Campaigners at the Tech Transparency Project in the US found paid-for features for organisations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n9Lsvxt via IFTTT

Future data centres may have built-in nuclear reactors

As AI uses more electricity, new data centres could have their own nuclear power stations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dwIeZqE via IFTTT

Offenders confused about ethics of AI child abuse

A charity warns that creating or viewing such images is still illegal, even if the children are not real. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XVBliYE via IFTTT

The robots delivering takeaways to Edinburgh students

A trial is under way at the University of Edinburgh using autonomous vehicles to deliver food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yv67NOU via IFTTT

Call for clear labelling of ultra-processed food

Information currently provided to people buying ultra-processed foods may be insufficient, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uo1duZw via IFTTT

Amazon founder Bezos sells shares worth over $4bn

The multi-billionaire moved to Miami last year, where there is no tax on share sales above $250,000. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z7zToUa via IFTTT

BBC iPlayer to end downloads for PCs and Macs

Mobile and tablet apps are unaffected, meaning users can still download BBC shows to watch later. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I1U7KYF via IFTTT

UK chip designer Arm sees shares almost double

The firm's shares have soared since its earnings announcement last week and are now up more than 98%. from BBC News https://ift.tt/90uIFMi via IFTTT

Pesticide maker used “weak” data on Parkinson's

A UK pesticide producer did not look at key health records in its Parkinson's study, legal papers show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rXtK6eM via IFTTT

Why it's expensive to make music festivals greener

Music festivals need a lot of electricity, but plugging into greener sources is not easy or cheap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7IPJ5q0 via IFTTT

NHS 'not ready' for new Alzheimer's drugs

A leading charity says the NHS is unprepared for the rollout of innovative new drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KmHzhWe via IFTTT

Three apologises as thousands without mobile service

The firm said its engineers were working hard to fix the issues affecting its network. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hmsYXTQ via IFTTT

Wegovy, the weight-loss drug flying off the shelves

How did Danish weight-loss treatment Wegovy become a global sales sensation? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TGJgXWO via IFTTT

Have we lost faith in tech?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the technology sector's damaged reputation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nYNhgXE via IFTTT

'There is no right or wrong way to have alopecia'

Gail Porter has shown people that bald is beautiful - but she can wear wigs too, says campaigner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NCAhgzf via IFTTT

Juniors doctors to strike over five days, BMA says

They will walk out on 24-28 February in a dispute with the government over pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J0wXK5Q via IFTTT

US makes AI-generated robocalls illegal

The moves comes as concerns grow around misinformation and artificial intelligence ahead of the US election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GcmNJIe via IFTTT

TikTok and Temu pull cheap heaters over fire risk

It comes after consumer group Which? said most of the devices they tested posed a 'serious safety risk' to users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AbpgUmv via IFTTT

Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears

Sales of electric bikes are booming but defective batteries and chargers can cause fires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eIxoitk via IFTTT

Disney boss bets on Fortnite and Taylor Swift

The announcement comes a day after the firm said it will launch a sports streaming service with Fox and Warner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8CqLhUu via IFTTT

Men on Viagra may reduce Alzheimer's risk - study

A study suggests a link, but more research is needed to prove the drugs benefit the brain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/haNQOdt via IFTTT

The AI companions you can have conversations with

A new breed of talking AI systems are now available for increasingly realistic two-way chats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pSAotxV via IFTTT

Primodos victims 'airbrushed' from financial help

Families are heartbroken to be left out of a scheme proposing support for other patients. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iRlzaSN via IFTTT

'Where I live, many people don't have teeth'

As the government unveils its NHS dentistry plan, people in England speak about their fight to get seen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ojCqbmJ via IFTTT

US media giants announce sports streaming platform

Walt Disney's ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery hope to capture younger audiences and save costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f9jzNpG via IFTTT

Dentists to get £20k bonus to treat most in need

The move is part of a wider plan to improve access in England but dentists say it will not solve problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1FeR4Ok via IFTTT

Health scandal victims need payouts soon - report

Patient watchdog calls for payouts for those left disabled by an epilepsy drug or hurt by pelvic mesh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7aJbCli via IFTTT

'Russia's Google' owner pulls out of home country

The firm has previously been accused of hiding information about the Ukraine war from the Russian public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vjF7YuI via IFTTT

New mum urges HIV checks amid case rise

Becky has spoken out as official figures show testing for HIV remains below pre-pandemic levels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gn7joNh via IFTTT

Is Ireland's productivity boom real or 'artificial'?

Irelands hosts many multinational companies which makes calculating its true productivity difficult. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rvTNaml via IFTTT

British electric van maker enters administration

The UK-based operations of Arrival - once worth billions - have been placed in administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mPqEU5k via IFTTT

Under fives betrayed as health declines - experts

Experts highlight child obesity, tooth decay and infant deaths, saying urgent action needed in UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0aN7sjL via IFTTT

Man told NHS will not fund £40k a time treatment

Craig Shore, who has ocular uveal melanoma, will have to pay up to £240,000 for chemosaturation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ha6eFsJ via IFTTT

Parents of sudden-death children 'let down by NHS'

Sudden unexplained death in childhood claims 50 lives in the UK every year - some parents get no support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2791lNz via IFTTT

Facebook at 20: Four ways it changed the world

How the world's most popular social network has altered society, business and politics from BBC News https://ift.tt/KtpIQUq via IFTTT

Can Musk's Neuralink brain chip really change the world?

The world's richest man is betting heavily on his brain chip, but he has ground to make up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bBZG3ti via IFTTT

Can Musk's Neuralink brain chip really change the world?

The world's richest man is betting heavily on his brain chip, but he has ground to make up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N9kH8IA via IFTTT

Did bodybuilding bring on my early perimenopause?

Adele Johnston was 33 when she developed painful symptoms such as heart palpitations and itchy skin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KUTRhVN via IFTTT

Should we fear an attack of the voice clones?

Audio deepfakes are easy to make, hard to detect, and getting more convincing, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LX4WFx7 via IFTTT

The cancer doctor trying to stop his brain tumour killing him

Richard Scolyer hopes the life-saving melanoma research he pioneered could treat his brain tumour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6nAu8oe via IFTTT

Patient 'reborn' after priority lung transplant

Georgie Cooper says: "It was amazing to feel the air in my lungs after my transplant." from BBC News https://ift.tt/gYWA1oU via IFTTT

AI will not be the destroyer of jobs, says Bank chief

Bank of England governor says AI has "great potential" as Lords report urges UK to embrace AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCYM5PE via IFTTT

Zuckerberg wins on Wall Street after Washington hit

The company's shares surge as it reports a jump in users, ad sales and profits, despite Washington concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2qtns8x via IFTTT