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Britons buy 80m chocolate eggs this Easter
Has the meaning of Easter been lost? Hot cross buns, the Easter bunny and all those chocolate eggs give us a lot to love about the festival. But have we forgotten the most important part?
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Online junk food ads could be banned before 9pm
Should junk food adverts be banned? This week, the UK government published plans to stop companies promoting unhealthy food before 9pm. It is part of a mission to prevent childhood obesity.
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World marks International Day of Happiness
What makes people happy? Wednesday is the International Day of Happiness! Many people disagree about exactly what makes us feel happy. What do you think?
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Teen climate hero says Asperger’s is a ‘gift’
Is climate change a black-and-white issue? Greta Thunberg inspired teens across Europe to take action on climate change. She says her Asperger’s syndrome helps her to understand the crisis.
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New research says germs can keep you happy
Are the bacteria in your gut somehow affecting your brain? Amazingly, scientists are starting to think the answer to this question is yes. How should we feel about it?
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Resistant superbugs more dangerous than war
Should we be worried about antibiotic resistance? Bacteria that can stop antibiotics working was found in one of the most remote places on Earth. Some say superbugs could kill millions.
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Second woman pregnant with designer baby
Should designer babies be banned? Two months ago, the world’s first gene-edited babies were born in China. Now authorities say another woman became pregnant in the same experiment.
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Oldest man on Earth dies aged 113
Would you want to live until you were 113? As people mourn the death of the world’s oldest man, scientists are trying to unlock the secrets of long-life. Some say our diet holds the key.
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World Mental Health Day focuses on young people
How important is being happy? This Wednesday is World Mental Health Day. It is a special day when everyone gets to talk about how they feel. This year’s theme is “young people” — that’s you!
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One year on, Fortnite still as popular as ever
Are video games good or bad for us? It has now been a year since Fortnite Battle Royale was released. Over 125 million people have played the game, but some fear...
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One-fifth of meat contains unspecified DNA
Do we care too much about what’s in our food? Last year, more than one in five product tests found meat from an animal not on the label.
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Google at 20: the site that rewired our brains
Has Google made the world a better place? The search engine is celebrating its 20th birthday. Google makes it easy to find out anything you want to know, but some say it is making us dumber.
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Exposed: how toxic air reduces intelligence
How can we solve the air pollution crisis? A study has linked pollution to “huge” reductions in test scores. Worldwide, dirty air also leads to millions of early deaths every year.
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NHS at 70: pride, panic and prescriptions
Can the NHS survive? On July 5, it will turn 70. Few Britons remember a time when it did not exist. Free health care remains very popular, but it is becoming harder than ever to provide.
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Official! Gaming addiction is mental illness
Is “gaming addiction” really a disease? The World Health Organisation has declared that it is. Its decision could change the types of treatment offered to people who play too many games.