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The government has reneged on a pledge to make all prison cells fire-safe or take them out of use by the end of next year, meaning…

Patients taking Wegovy have nearly five times the risk of sudden sight loss of those on Ozempic, a large-scale study has found.Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1…

Parts of a giant Nasa satellite will crash to Earth on Tuesday evening, the US space agency is warning – but the chance of being struck…

Colleges have spent years building systems to flag students in academic trouble. But a new report from TimelyCare suggests many students at risk of stopping out…

Recreational drugs can more than double the risk of stroke, with some of the most concerning impacts seen among younger people, a major review suggests.Scientists analysed…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Anthropic has said the Pentagon’s designation of the…

March 4, 20264 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmPeople who took GLP-1 drugs had lower risk of all kinds of drug and alcohol addictionA large…

March 2, 20261 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmMassive Saharan dust storm brings risk of ‘blood rain’ and fiery skies to southern EuropeKnown as “La…

Children with ADHD are being put at risk by poorly regulated private clinics that prescribe powerful stimulants without key physical examinations, doctors have warned.A surge in…

Vegetarians have a substantially lower risk of five types of cancer, a landmark study on the role of diet has revealed.The research, using data from more…