Stephen McDonell China correspondent Watch as the BBC rides on board a driverless truck They rumble down the highway between Beijing and Tianjin port: big lorries, loaded up and fully able to navigate themselves. Sure, there is a safety driver in the seat, as per government regulations, but these lorries don’t require them, and many
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Neyaz Farooquee BBC News, Delhi Leiden University Libraries A view of the main mosque in Mecca in a portrait taken in early 20th Century As the annual Hajj pilgrimage draws to a close, a long-settled corner of Mecca is stirring up a storm thousands of miles away in India – not for its spiritual significance,
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Getty Images The boy was on holiday with his mother when the accident happened last summer A 12-year-old boy fell to his death at Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher after slipping in a puddle close to the edge, an inquest has heard. Zhihan Zhao and his mother, both Chinese nationals, were with her friends at the
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Having someone who listens attentively may significantly boost cognitive resilience, according to a recent study. Researchers found that adults with readily available listeners demonstrated better cognitive function, even with age-related brain volume loss. This social support could potentially slow cognitive aging and delay Alzheimer’s symptoms. Keeping the brain sharp is crucial for overall well-being. From
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The current standard of care, known as THP, combines chemotherapy with two antibodies that block growth signals from the HER2 protein. The new approach uses a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), an antibody attached to a chemotherapy drug |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: AFP Results from the study, presented at the
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 The individual treatments that stood out for reducing pain and disability, were psychological treatments such as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and mindfulness, and physical treatments like exercise and manipulation |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Combining physical and psychological therapies — exercise, along with cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness —
Given today’s fast-paced lifestyles, where diet and exercise often take a backseat, it’s no surprise that high uric acid levels are becoming increasingly common among people. For the unversed, uric acid is a natural waste product which is formed in the body when it breaks down purines— substances which are found in certain foods (especially
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Vitamins and minerals are vital for overall health, protecting against diseases and supporting various bodily functions. Since most vitamins aren’t synthesized in the body, they must be obtained through diet or supplements. This article highlights essential vitamins like A, B complex, C, D, E, and K, detailing their functions and natural food sources to ensure
An Australian woman accused of intentionally cooking a fatal mushroom lunch has told her trial she had wanted the beef Wellington meal to be “special”. Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to murdering three people and attempting to kill another at her home in regional Victoria in July 2023. The 50-year-old says it was a
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The panel also called for restrictions on HFSS food marketing — especially toward children and for mandatory warnings around schools and on digital platforms |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP A collective of public health experts, scientists, legal professionals, and consumer rights advocates on June 3, 2025 issued
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