Love Island has implemented a comprehensive duty of care process following the tragic deaths of Sophie Gradon, Mike Thalassitis, and Caroline Flack. The program includes psychological support, detailed conversations with contestants about the show's impact on their mental health, and an aftercare package offering financial management and social media training to handle negativity. Former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Ian Wright believes the duty of care has improved, but notes that the experience still affects his mental health. He also discussed his struggles with a viral illness that left him with lost vocal range, which he contracted during the Birmingham launch of Steps The Musical.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14682257/Celebrity-Big-Brother-star-reveals-dramatic-impact-health-no-aftercare.htmlNew Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has proposed banning children under 16 from social media to shield them from online harm. The draft laws, modelled on Australia's strict regulations, would require social media companies to verify users' ages and face fines of up to NZ$2 million if they fail. The National Party, led by Luxon, is pushing for the legislation, citing concerns over cyberbullying, exploitation, and harmful content.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/05/06/new-zealand-pm-moves-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media-platforms-could-face-rm5m-fines/175751The New South Wales government plans to introduce legislation that will make victims of serious crimes mandatory recipients of notifications about their offenders' movements through the custodial system. The changes aim to close a loophole that has left some victims unaware of their attacker's release, including former police officer Samantha Barlow who was attacked by her parolee and nearly killed in 2009. Under the new rules, victims will receive updates on their offender's progress, including location, sentence, and parole eligibility, but can choose to be contacted later if they wish. The changes are a response to public outcry after Barlow revealed she was not informed about her attacker's impending release, which left her unable to continue as a police officer.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/cruel-loophole-targeted-after-outrage-of-cop-bashed-and-left-for-dead-20250505-p5lwrc.htmlHIV prevalence among individuals over 50 years of age may be similar or even higher than in younger adults, but surveys often focus on younger populations, leaving gaps in understanding HIV prevalence and treatment outcomes in older adults. F. Xavier Gomez-Olive, Associate Professor at the MRC/Wits-Agincourt Research Unit, notes that poor uptake of HIV testing among older adults delays diagnosis and limits access to care, highlighting the need for interventions such as repeated testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and awareness campaigns to support their mental health and well-being.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/study-shows-hiv-prevalence-rising-in-older-adults-but-prevention-focusses-youth-1/A coroner is likely to recommend systemic changes after Queensland Police failed to connect with Joel Cauchi, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager and had been experiencing psychotic symptoms before killing six people and injuring 10 at Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction in April 2024. The police force had several chances to reconnect him with mental health treatment and medication but missed these opportunities.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/qld-police-failed-to-get-bondi-junction-killer-help-before-stabbing-spree-inquest-told-20250506-p5lx39.htmlPriscilla Coleman's research on abortion and mental health has been widely criticized for its methodological flaws, with several studies being used to limit women's access to abortion in US legal cases despite repeated critiques from academics. Coleman's work was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry in 2011 and again in 2002, but an analysis by Julia Littell found "serious methodological problems" that were not corrected. The BMJ initially criticized the original article, but later decided not to retract it after the author threatened legal action. In contrast, The Lancet retracted a study on hearing aids and dementia in December 2023 due to serious errors, with two editorial board members resigning in protest.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14682693/How-shocking-flaws-way-treat-dementia-illnesses-covered-highly-respected-medical-journals.htmlA recent article by Rebekah Harding for Hone Health highlights the potential negative impact of certain foods on inflammation in the body. According to Harding, specific foods such as those high in sugar and unhealthy fats can trigger or exacerbate inflammation, leading to various health issues. The article suggests replacing these inflammatory foods with healthier alternatives like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to promote overall well-being.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/these-5-foods-may-be-secretly-causing-your-inflammation/XL7ASRIGMZITRCFTGH35JUXGCU/A survey by Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information found that two-thirds of respondents encountered harmful online content, with half of parents reporting their children also experienced it, particularly sexual content and cyberbullying. To promote healthier lifestyles, the government released new guidelines limiting screen time for primary schoolers to under two hours a day, unless related to schoolwork, and discouraging unrestricted internet access and social media use for children, citing age restrictions that typically require users to be at least 13 years old.
https://channelnewsasia.com/living/smartwatch-children-myfirst-fone-5077531The Australian government has passed a world-first bill that would ban social media platforms from allowing children under 16 to use their services. The legislation, which was approved by the Senate in November 2024, requires companies like Facebook and Instagram to classify specific platforms as age-restricted and face fines of up to $50 million if they fail to prevent minors from using them. The responsibility for enforcing the minimum age limit will fall on social media companies, not children or their parents.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/new-zealand-lawmaker-proposes-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/