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Data analysis sheds light on youth opioid overdose crisis

Drug overdose mortality has risen faster among adolescents than the general population in recent years, largely due to f...

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Vermont caps emergency motel housing for homeless, forcing many to leave this month

BERLIN, Vt. (AP) — This fall, hundreds of the most vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Vermont must leave s...

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Study highlights the importance of placental evaluation in pregnancy outcomes

In an opinion article publishing September 18 in the Cell Press journal Trends in Molecular Medicine, physician-scientis...

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There's 'pent-up demand' for APAC companies to go public, Nasdaq vice chairman says

Nasdaq Vice Chairman Bob McCooey discusses the outlook for Asia-Pacific IPOs....

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The U.S. health care system is failing, a startling new report finds

The U.S. ranks as the worst performer among 10 developed nations in critical areas of health care, according to a startl...

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New kidney chip offers breakthrough for drug development and personalized medicine

Developing advanced drug screening tools is crucial for the advancement of personalized medicine and the creation of mor...

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Asking Eric: Husband punishing wife for her panic attacks

Dear Eric: I am a 63-year-old female who has been married for 45 years to a wonderful man. We’ve been blessed with a g...

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Children blossom at this Bolton nursery

A Bolton nursery where children dance has been given a good first Ofsted rating/...

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Tributes to pioneering music festival founder who sang in the Sistine Chapel

Tributes have been paid to the founder of a music festival who has died at the age of 72....

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Exploring Bolton's rich past through Heritage Walks

A community-based organisation has announced a series of popular local heritage walks around Bolton to showcase the area...

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'No wonder city is dying' - Fury over axing of ice rink

People have expressed their sadness and anger over Chichester council’s decision not to bring back an ice rink....

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Bolton Police tackling anti-social behaviour on new bikes

Greater Manchester Police's Bolton south team are tackling anti-social behaviour on new bicycles....

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Bolton's new school set to welcome pupils this year on site of failed centre

An independent school on Milthorpe Road will welcome students later this year providing specialist education for young p...

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Teen crowned winner of Le Cordon Bleu Scholarship Competition

A teen from Eastbourne has been announced as the winner of Le Corden Bleu's 2024 Scholarship Competition....

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Former 'UK's worst' train station continues to climb ranks - but is it all good news?

A Bolton train station, which was formerly the ‘worst in the country’, has continued to climb the ranks despite its ...

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Sure-fire comedy with a twist which inspired hit film brought to stage in Bolton

The Marco Players open their 43rd season with a sure-fire comedy, albeit with a twist....

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Vans seized under new tougher powers to deal with fly-tipping

Two vehicles used to flytip waste have been seized by the council in the first week of a crackdown to combat waste crime...

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Eddie Izzard comes home for Shakespeare performance

Eddie Izzard will be performing their second solo show Hamlet at The Izzard Theatre in Bexhill on September 19 to 20 at ...

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Crews called to house fire

Firefighters were called to a house fire which spread from an outbuilding....

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Pandora Mill in Farnworth once supplied troops and fashion lovers

A mill which played a key role in the fashion and textile industry for decades is seen here being demolished...

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Art fair celebrates 20th anniversary in the city

Brighton Art Fair will be in the Dome from September 19 to 22....

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'You're not welcome here Keir!' - Bolton pub on why it has banned Prime Minister

A Bolton boozer has barred Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he refused to rule out a ban on smoking in beer gardens....

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'She is always in our hearts' a father's determination to honour his baby daughter

A family is raising thousands of pounds in memory of their special daughter who was born prematurely and received care a...

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Bolton MP's key role in Keir Starmer's Labour Government will champion Bolton

A Bolton MP has become one of 27 ‘mission delivery champions’ across the country in the new Labour government....

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Garage expert's top tips for keeping rats away from garages and outbuildings

Rats and mice like to find shelter in garages and outbuildings but here are four tips for keeping them away....

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Cafes, restaurants and pubs get new food hygiene scores

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to six of Brighton and Hove’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s...

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Luxury beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury plans to take over huge empty unit

A luxury makeup and skincare brand is planning to open a shop in a large empty unit....

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Bolton’s Health Mela returns for 2024 to provide important advice and services

Bolton’s annual Health Mela returns next month offering a wide range of health-related services and offering valuable ...

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More than 250k in GM could get access to broadband at cheaper rates

Tens of thousands of people in Greater Manchester could soon be getting access to cheaper broadband....

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Warm and welcoming primary school is one where children flourish

A primary school where children 'flourish' is just an inspection away of being marked as outstanding....

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Support for farm after driver calls to complain about time of cows crossing road

Staff at a farm have been left "gobsmacked" with the positive public response after a driver called to complain about co...

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Barnoldswick date for Canadian musician determined to do it his way

It’s 12 noon in Canada when I speak to Hawksley Workman about his forthcoming visit to these shores and an intimate gi...

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Business owner slams 'laughable' council advice over loading bay fine

A business owner in Brighton has criticised advice on avoiding loading bay fines as “unrealistic” after his ticket w...

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Building work begins on dozens of new homes in village

Building work is has begun on a new development of 36 homes in a village....

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The faces of cafe and pub owners helping bring seaside town back to life

A raft of pub and cafe openings are bringing a much-needed boost to a seaside town in Sussex....

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'We need it to fulfil demand': Stunning pictures show development of mosque expansion

The ongoing expansion of a mosque in Great Lever has been hailed as “very exciting”...

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Three more in court over football-related 'violent disorder'

A further three men have pleaded guilty after a football-related fight in the street last year....

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Chase & Status announce 2025 live arena tour - how to get tickets

Following a huge summer of live performances including their biggest show to date at Milton Keynes National Bowl, Chase ...

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Passer-by thwarts knifeman trying to rob schoolgirl

A man in possession of a knife attempted to rob a teenage girl....

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Headteacher pleads for cash after classrooms flooded by rainwater

A shocked primary school headteacher said she feared the worst after returning from the summer holiday to find her class...

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Binance CEO says 2024 has been a 'landmark year' for crypto industry

Richard Teng, CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange, says authorities across the globe are championing for clearer regulati...

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What is a plantar plate tear?

Writer Craig Payne Printed December 25, 2022 Phrase depend 552 Ache beneath the entrance of the foot are typically as a ...

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Researchers uncover receptor that dampens sensory input

Signals in our brain are not always processed in the same way: Certain receptors modulate these mechanisms, influencing ...

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New biomarkers offer hope for early detection and prevention of Alzheimer's

The failure to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia in the elderly, at an early stage of molec...

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I think my child is having panic attacks. What should we do?

A panic attack is a sudden, intense feeling of fear or discomfort. Here’s what it looks like in children – and how t...

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NZ sovereign wealth fund's portfolio is 80% equities, 20% fixed income

Alex Baucus, acting CIO of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, talks about the sovereign wealth fund's investment portf...

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Hezbollah walkie-talkie blast kills 20 in Lebanon; Israel declares 'start of new phase in war'

The latest attack comes just a day after 12 people were killed and more than 2800 others were wounded in a coordinated e...

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Scientists investigate the rise in early-onset cancers and propose new strategies to combat growing epidemic

Researchers explore the global rise in early-onset cancers, linking environmental exposures and lifestyle changes to the...

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Pharmacovigilance Advancement using Advanced Data Analytics

Writer Hany Higazy Khalil Printed January 19, 2023 Phrase depend 240 Pharmacovigilance is the science of detecting, eval...

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Triptans prove to be more effective for acute migraines than newer drugs

Some triptans are a more effective treatment for acute migraines than newer, more expensive drugs, finds an analysis of ...

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Therapeutic inertia in the treatment of women with multiple sclerosis revealed

A study has revealed significant therapeutic inertia in the treatment of women with multiple sclerosis (MS), highlightin...

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Leptin variations may influence brain health and dementia development

New research is more closely linking obesity to dementia. Higher levels of leptin, a hormone that helps maintain normal ...

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Exclusive: How Age Affects Female Fertility And What Every Woman Should Know

The Impact of Age on Female Fertility: Dr Poonam Agarwal, Principal Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sri Balaji ...

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New tool unveils dynamic changes in brain extracellular matrix

Between and around the billions of neurons in the human brain is an equally vital scaffold, the extracellular matrix (EC...

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Researchers discover how rare cell type controls scar tissue formation in spinal cord injuries

After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area ...

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What are the impacts of obesity on the body?

Writer Craig Payne Printed December 21, 2022 Phrase rely 579 Being chubby is popping out to be an more and more vital pu...

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New machine learning approach boosts precision of cardiovascular risk assessments

Risk calculators are used to evaluate disease risk for millions of patients, making their accuracy crucial. But when nat...

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Study helps explain why having ApoE4 increases risk of neurodegeneration

A new study helps explain why having ApoE4—the gene variant most closely linked to Alzheimer's disease—increases the...

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Chief US Economist: More Trump tariffs could spur more rate cuts

Tom Porcelli of PGIM Fixed Income talks about Trump's tariffs, and how possible tariffs during a possible second term co...