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Internet companies accused of failing to stop 'explosion' in online child sex abuse

An independent inquiry into the problem has found there has been an 'explosion in child sexual abuse' as a result of the internet.

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X-rays and CT scans reveal how coronavirus kills

Scans show patients' lungs are being filled with a sticky mucus that prevents them from inhaling as there is no space for the air.

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Coronavirus could be most contagious before symptoms occur, study suggests

Viral shedding, the process of the virus cells replicating and spreading on, occurs more in the early days of infection.

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Healthy lifestyle can give skin 'golden glow', study suggests

Becoming fitter, avoiding stress and sleeping longer as part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle may give skin an improved tone.

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Leaving babies to 'cry it out' will not impact child development - study

The study by the University of Warwick, found that there were no adverse impacts of leaving infants to cry by themselves.

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NASA employee tests positive for coronavirus

Physical access to NASA's Ames Research Centre has been restricted - and many staff are being told to work remotely

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Coronavirus symptoms take five days to show - here's what they look like

New research shows that even if you haven't developed symptoms by day 12, you could still be spreading the virus.

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Britons should access GP services digitally, health secretary warns

Matt Hancock tells MPs the NHS will "take a digital-first approach to accessing primary care and outpatient appointments".

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PM sees off first Tory rebellion in row over Huawei

Boris Johnson has seen off his first Tory rebellion since the election in a row over Huawei's involvement in Britain's 5G network.The prime minister defeated several of his own backbenchers who were

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The 'London patient': Second person cured of HIV reveals identity

Adam Castillejo, 40, explains why he chose to go public a year after being cured of the virus.

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NHS teams up with web giants to 'battle' coronavirus myths

Twitter has banned an account posing as an NHS hospital which was spreading misinformation on UK cases.

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Fake video shared by Trump gets first ever 'manipulated' tag on Twitter

Despite being tagged as "manipulated", it has been watched more than six million times and been retweeted by the president .

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Rat race: How rodents have evolved to mirror city-dwelling humans

Scientists suggest rats and humans are now prone to similar health threats relating to pollution and sugary foods.

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Threat of COVID-19 pandemic prompts thrill of entrepreneurial enthusiasm

Video conferencing companies are among those benefiting from the coronavirus outbreak - but not every tech firm is optimistic.

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Coronavirus: Facebook closes London offices after employee diagnosed

Facebook is closing its three London offices and telling staff to work from home after an employee was diagnosed with COVID-19.The employee who was diagnosed with the virus was normally based in Sing

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Oppo launches 'signature design' smart watch

Social media users have mocked the company's new smart watch because it looks a lot like the design for the Apple Watch.

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Permira plots $10bn joint bid for eBay ads unit

The owner of Dr Martens is in talks with Carsales.com about a joint offer for eBay’s classifieds unit, Sky News learns.