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AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

Health ## AI Toys Found to Misread Children’s Emotions, Prompting Warnings from Cambridge Researchers **CAMBRIDGE, UK –** New research from the University of Cambridge has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) powered toys designed for children are often incapable of accurately interpreting a child’s emotions, leading to potentially inappropriate and unhelpful responses. This groundbreaking study, the […]

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GPs tell BBC they’ve NEVER refused sick note for mental health

**Health** ## GPs Unanimously Support Mental Health Work Absences, BBC Survey Reveals **London, UK** – A comprehensive survey conducted by BBC News has revealed a significant commitment among General Practitioners (GPs) in England to supporting patients struggling with mental health conditions. All GPs who responded to the extensive questionnaire stated they have *never* refused a

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NHS tracker – are hospital waiting times improving near you?

[Health] ## Interactive NHS Tracker Offers Clarity on Local Hospital Waiting Times **LONDON, UK** – The National Health Service (NHS) has launched a new interactive online tracker, empowering the public to monitor the current state and progression of hospital waiting times in their local area. This significant initiative aims to enhance transparency, allowing individuals to

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Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns

Health ## The Fit Note Conundrum: GPs Seldom Refuse Mental Health Requests Amid Soaring Approvals, Data Reveals **London, UK** – An investigation by the BBC has revealed a striking trend within primary care: hundreds of General Practitioners (GPs) report never having refused a fit note for mental health concerns. This finding emerges against a backdrop

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Endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis

**HEALTH** ## Breakthrough Study in Worcestershire Explores Non-Invasive Endometriosis Diagnosis Using Electrodes **WORCESTERSHIRE, UK –** Researchers in Worcestershire are pioneering a groundbreaking study aimed at revolutionizing the diagnosis of endometriosis, a chronic and often debilitating condition. The innovative project is exploring the use of electrodes as a non-invasive diagnostic tool, offering a promising alternative to

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‘My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning’

**Health** ## The Unseen Threat: Mother’s Plea for SUDEP Awareness After Daughter’s Unexpected Death **A mother’s heartbreak is fueling a powerful call for change in epilepsy care after her daughter, Nicola, died unexpectedly in her sleep. Jo-Ann Burns claims Nicola was never informed about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), a devastating complication that can

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