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Charlie Clarke advocates for surgery after congenital chest deformity diagnosis

Charlie Clarke, 26, is one of 85 people in Northern Ireland waiting for surgery to correct a congenital chest deformity that compresses her heart and lungs. The Department of Health is addressing long waiting...

BBC Health · 1 day ago · 2 min read

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University of Arizona researchers teach 70% to lucid dream in six weeks

Researchers at the University of Arizona found that participants can learn to lucid dream through a six-week training program, with 70% experiencing at least one lucid dream. This method could have therapeutic...

Live Science · 5 days ago · 2 min read

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Welsh government proposes ban on energy drinks for under-16s

The Welsh government is considering a ban on energy drinks for under-16s due to concerns over health issues like obesity and anxiety. This proposal reflects increasing recognition of the risks associated with...

BBC Health · 7 days ago · 1 min read

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Researchers identify brain mechanism linking fear to anxiety and PTSD

Researchers have found a brain mechanism that causes heightened fear in safe situations, contributing to anxiety and PTSD. This discovery could lead to new treatments by helping individuals better distinguish...

ScienceDaily · 11 days ago · 1 min read

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Beth Jenkins discovers breast cancer after misdiagnosis of anxiety

Beth Jenkins, a 42-year-old woman, was misdiagnosed with anxiety despite having a significant breast lump, ultimately discovering she had lobular breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes. Her...

BBC Health · 11 days ago · 2 min read