Wealthy countries have tripled their financial support to help vulnerable nations adapt to the impacts of climate change, but the final COP30 climate deal leaves out any mention of the fossil fuels ...

The government is halting new puberty blocker prescriptions for youth with gender dysphoria. From 19 December, new ...

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A long-term US study shows water fluoridation at recommended levels doesn’t reduce cognitive ability, with kids who drank such water doing slightly better in school tests. Whereas earlier studies ...

Ultra-processed foods are becoming dominant in our diets, causing a surge in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression ...

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Six children's coloured sand products are being recalled after they were found to be contaminated with asbestos. The ...

Native creatures and habitats across Tongariro National Park have been disrupted by a massive 3,000 hectare blaze. The ...

People are more likely to age faster if they only speak one language, a new study shows. Researchers looked at data from over 86,000 older adults in 27 European countries, assessing the gaps between ...