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Why it’s time for new thinking on brain diseases

US neuroscientist Nicole Rust on the new approaches needed to tackle brain diseases.

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Even a relaxing cuppa brings no respite from ubiquitous microplastics.

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Alcohol is carcinogenic, so why won’t NZ act to curb its health harms?

NZ should require labels on all booze, so everyone is aware alcohol is carcinogenic.

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Doctors thought Grace Blackett had anxiety but it was her heart and the rare disorder EDS.