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Experimental U.S. Coronavirus Drug Will Be Trialled In 5 Australian Hospitals

Five Australian hospitals are set to receive the experimental coronavirus drug, remdesivir. Sydney's St Vincent hospital has been confirmed as one location, according to a report from The Guardian. More »
    




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Ray of hope as Scots armed forces veterans wait two years for a mental health plan

ARMED forces veterans are facing a threat from an enemy they cannot see.




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Fast fashion speeding toward environmental disaster, report warns

Study highlights industry failures and calls for shift in consumer attitudes

The fashion industry needs to fundamentally change in order to mitigate the environmental impact of fast fashion, experts have said.

Clothes rental, better recycling processes, pollution control technology and the innovative use of offcuts are among measures that could help, they said.

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Blueprint to protect the mental health of frontline medical workers

Researchers have developed a set of recommendations to manage the mental health of frontline medical workers during viral outbreaks, such as COVID-19.




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Experimental diabetes device works by killing gut cells with hot water

A device that carries hot water down a tube into the gut may help manage diabetes by killing overgrown gut cells that release hormones key to metabolising food




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How to protect your mental health in the time of coronavirus

From social isolation to working on the front line, the mental health challenges of the pandemic are wide reaching. We ask experts how to protect ourselves




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7 mental health expert tips on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic

Whether you are at home alone or juggling work and family, those working in mental health share their advice on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic




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The past can help us deal with the pandemic’s mental health fallout

Lessons learned from natural disasters and the military can help guide our responses to help people's mental health during the covid-19 pandemic




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We must act quickly to avoid a pandemic-related mental health crisis

We are already seeing the pandemic's effects on mental health, and we need to act urgently to avoid a full-blown crisis, says Sam Howells  




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Justin Bieber credits sugar-free diet for improving his mental health

Justin Bieber discussed his experiences during the latest episode of his and wife Hailey's Facebook Watch series, The Biebers on Watch.




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Chris Martin and Mike Shinoda set for mental health awareness festival

Fans can check out the event, which kicks off at 8.30am PT each day, on 320 Festival's Facebook Live and YouTube Live pages.




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Once again Michael Moore stirs the environmental pot – but conservationists turn up the heat on him

Planet of the Humans film has had 5m views on YouTube and has enraged renewable energy experts who are demanding an apology

Planet of the Humans is an environmental documentary that has enraged renewable energy experts and environmentalists, with some calling for its high-profile executive producer, Michael Moore, to apologise.

It was released for free less than two weeks ago, and at the time of writing had had close to 5m views on YouTube.

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White House unveils plan for major projects to bypass environmental review

Plan would help Trump administration advance projects held up over global heating concerns such as the Keystone XL oil pipeline

The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled a plan to speed permitting for major infrastructure projects like oil pipelines, road expansions and bridges.

Related: How the oil industry has spent billions to control the climate change conversation

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This Homemade Flag From the '70s Signals the Beginning of the Environmental Movement

The green-and-white banner from an Illinois high school recalls the first Earth Day 50 years ago




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How does the brain link events to form a memory? Study reveals unexpected mental processes

The brain has a powerful ability to remember and connect events separated in time. And now, in a new study in mice, scientists have shed light on how the brain can form such enduring links.




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Mental health calls on the rise as Saskatchewan announces new suicide prevention plan

"For people that already have mental health concerns it might be more escalated and others who have not had mental health concerns are now experiencing (them) because of some of the anxiety and stress that's caused by COVID-19."




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UK faces mental health crisis as coronavirus brings 'perfect storm' of problems, experts warn

Increased social isolation, health anxiety and stress over an economic downturn are all factors that could spark a protracted crisis, the group said.




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Prince William says he was 'concerned' about Charles after coronavirus diagnosis as he and Kate launch NHS mental health campaign

The heir to the throne, 71, spent seven days self isolating at his Scottish home Birkhall, when he was told he had contracted the disease late last month.




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William and Kate: Mental health of frontline workers fighting coronavirus top priority for months end

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have pledged to make supporting the mental health of frontline workers battling coronavirus their "top priority" in the months ahead.




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Quarter of Brits feel lonely amid coronavirus lockdown, prompting mental health fears

Nearly a quarter of British adults have felt lonely during the coronavirus lockdown, a new study has suggested, sparking fears over the unintended mental health impact of the restrictions.




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HeadFIT: Prince Harry spearheads new mental fitness tool for armed forces

The Duke of Sussex has helped launch a new mental fitness platform aiming to help servicemen and women manage their mental health.




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UK scientists test experimental drug which could 'significantly improve' health of coronavirus patients

UK scientists have started testing an experimental Covid-19 drug which they hope will significantly improve the health of coronavirus patients.




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Sadiq Khan urges Londoners not to relax 'monumental effort' to beat coronavirus over Bank Holiday weekend

Mayor Sadiq Khan today made an urgent appeal to Londoners not to relax their "monumental effort" to beat coronavirus as the death toll in the capital's hospitals rose to 5,414.




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China's new experimental spacecraft returns to Earth – after experiencing mysterious malfunction

Chinese space agency hopes capsule can one day carry six astronauts into space





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One in three nurses say mental health has become 'very bad' during pandemic

A lack of PPE is concern among nurses




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Fearne Cotton reveals she quit radio to protect mental health

'I had to walk away because it was literally ruining my mind', said the former Radio 1 presenter




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Margaret Qualley says environmental activism made her 'not popular' in school

The Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood star has praised teenage activists




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How to look after your mental health in lockdown

Dr David Crepaz-Keay, from the Mental Health Foundation, shares his advice for dealing with anxiety, insomnia and loneliness during the pandemic




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The Duchess of Cambridge channels French girl chic for virtual interview about the NHS, coronavirus and mental health

She and Prince William dialled in from their Norfolk home




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The top environmental influencers to follow on Instagram

Forget the food-porn images, Instagram is a source of inspiration for those looking to follow a no-waste lifestyle




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The top environmental influencers to follow on Instagram

Instagram can be a source of inspiration for those looking to follow a no-waste lifestyle




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How Normal People highlights the importance of speaking about men's mental health

The new BBC show tackles male mental health in a carefully nuanced way. Laura Hampson explains why it's compulsory viewing




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Stephen Fry teams up with CBeebies as he voices new mental health game for children

CBeebies tapped the mental health campaigner to narrate the new game





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Andrew Garfield shares tips to maintain mental health in self-isolation

A string of other stars, like Emma's friends Octavia Spencer and Jonah Hill, have also contributed to the #WeThriveInside campaign




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Steven Gerrard 'blown away' by Liverpool's mental strength during title chase: 'They are monsters'

Steven Gerrard says he has been "blown away" by the mental strength shown by Liverpool's players during their title pursuit, describing them as "monsters".




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Why experts fear for the mental wellbeing of footballers when action resumes

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Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks urges men to talk about their mental health during the coronavirus lockdown

Tottenham and England midfielder Harry Winks has urged men, in particular, to talk about any prevalent mental health issues they may be struggling with during lockdown.




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Manchester United 'warrior' Bruno Fernandes reveals his ruthless mentality

Bruno Fernandes has revealed his ruthless attitude to friends if they stand in the way of his success.




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How does the brain link events to form a memory? Study reveals unexpected mental processes

The brain has a powerful ability to remember and connect events separated in time. And now, in a new study in mice published today in Neuron, scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have shed light on how the brain can form such enduring links.




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Charity warns of 'mental illness timebomb' as calls increase by 200%

The number of callers to the charity SANE’s telephone helpline has increased by 200 percent since the lockdown began.




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Eating disorder sufferer’s anguish shines light on mental health provision

Emily Nuttall, 26, has sought help from charities such as Mind and Beat to help her cope with mental health problems during lockdown.




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Company buys coal mine for $1 and receives $35 million environmental refund. Here's how

A company linked to Labor figures that bought a mine for just $1 enjoyed multi-million-dollar refunds from its environmental bond after concessions from the Palaszczuk Government, documents show.




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Coronavirus update: New York City nursing home reports 98 deaths as FDA approves experimental drug

US President Donald Trump seemingly increases his estimate of possible deaths from coronavirus to 100,000, up from 70,000 earlier in the week, as South Africa, Spain and some American states loosen their restrictions. These are the key coronavirus developments from today.




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SunRice looks to environmental water, subsidies, government intervention as solutions for harvest

SunRice says it will guarantee Australian-grown rice returns to supermarkets in April if the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is changed so environmental water can be used to grow rice.




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Environmental hit as bins fill to the brim with disposable coffee cups

Disposable cups are currently the only option for most cafe owners to provide takeaway coffee to customers, but environmentalists are worried about the consequences.




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Just stay calm: How to stop worrying about keeping busy and focus on your mental health


How do you avoid overload when you have time to do everything?




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Un laboratoire de santé mentale en milieu scolaire

Pour répondre aux inquiétudes liées au retour en classe imminent, la fondation Jasmin Roy a créé un groupe de 20 spécialistes.




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Motorsport engineers use fix-it mentality to design equipment for fight against coronavirus

From today, new masks and protective boxes are being shipped out to Australian medical staff to help protect them while treating coronavirus patients — and they're coming from an unlikely source.