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Millions of people’s ‘intimate’ location data stolen in major hack | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Millions of people using some of the world’s most popular apps may have had their locations leaked in a major hack. Tinder, Spotify, Citymapper, Mumsnet and Sky News were among hundreds of companies named in a sample list of apps linked to the breach. Hackers appear to have targeted a US location tracking firm Gravy…
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Using the internet may help older people’s mental health, says new study | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Using the internet may result in less depression and better well-being in people over 50, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Hong Kong studied more than 87,500 people across 23 countries, including the UK. They discovered people who used the internet to search for information, send and receive emails, and go…
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TikTok sued by 13 US states for ‘harming young people’s mental health’ | US News
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Thirteen US states and Washington DC are suing TikTok over claims it is harming children’s mental health and not doing enough to protect them. The lawsuits allege the video-sharing app is designed to be addictive and keep teenagers glued to the screen. TikTok said the claims were “inaccurate and misleading” and pointed to features such…
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NHS to track people’s kettles and fridges to reduce ‘avoidable’ admissions | UK News
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The NHS is using artificial intelligence to monitor people’s eating and drinking habits in a bid to reduce “avoidable” hospital admissions ahead of a busy winter period. Kettles and fridges are being tracked as part of a pilot scheme launched in Buckinghamshire. Patients’ habits are flagged to care teams who speak to them to try…
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Obese and overweight people’s appetite control centres in their brains are different | UK News
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Obese and overweight people’s brains have different appetite control centres to those belonging to people of lower weight, a new study suggests. Researchers say their findings add further evidence to the relevance of brain structure to weight and food consumption. According to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, almost two-thirds of adults in the…
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Instagram ‘looking into’ sudden suspension of people’s accounts | Science & Tech News
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Instagram has said it is looking into why thousands of users have suddenly had their accounts suspended. Users around the world have posted on other social media platforms to ask why they have been locked out of their profiles, having received a message saying: “We suspended your account on October 31, 2022.” “We’re aware that…