Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 02:11
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
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Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

Health News BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 20:08
Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
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Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope

Health News BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:41
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
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Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 08:11
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".
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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Health News BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 02:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Health News BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 02:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

Scientific News BBC - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:53
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
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Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

Health News BBC - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:39
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
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Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Health News BBC - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 08:18
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
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One Propaganda Machine, Different Audiences: How “Pravda” Operates in Germany and France

StopFake.org - Mon, 04/20/2026 - 20:56
By Kateryna Aksyonova, for Detector Media The Kremlin does not simply spread disinformation — it tailors it to different audiences. The “Pravda” network (also known as Portal Kombat) is an ecosystem of clone websites and Telegram channels designed to promote propaganda to Western audiences. A Finnish software company, Check First, together with the Digital Forensic Research […]
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Russia Invaded Ukraine in 2014 Long Before the Full-Scale War of 2022

StopFake.org - Mon, 04/20/2026 - 19:32
By Paul Niland, for UkraineAlert As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approached the four-year mark in early 2026, the international media widely reported that the war had now lasted longer than the Soviet fight against Nazi Germany during World War II. This historical comparison made for attention-grabbing headlines, but it was not entirely accurate. In fact, the Russia-Ukraine […]
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Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

Health News BBC - Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:08
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
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Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Health News BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 02:04
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
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Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

Health News BBC - Sat, 04/18/2026 - 02:35
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
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Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

Scientific News BBC - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:49
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
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BBC Inside Science

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 23:00
What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
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Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Health News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
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Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Health News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
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Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report

Health News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:02
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
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What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Health News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:20
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
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