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Artificial sweetener in diet drinks 'suppresses immune system'
Sucralose, a common sugar substitute, has broader biological effects beyond taste, research indicates
Quality of sleep more beneficial than quantity, study finds
Research supports belief that improving sleep quality boosts health
Top woman mafia boss who inspired TV series Gomorrah is jailed in Italy
Maria Licciardi, 71, is sentenced to almost 13 years in prison after being found guilty of leading a Camorra clan
UK announces £1m Manchester Prize for innovative AI research
Annual award part of initiatives in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's budget to encourage innovation in emerging technology
Be My Eyes launches digital visual assistant powered by GPT-4
App allows volunteers to assist blind and visually-impaired users with online shopping and visual identification tasks
Cladding crisis in UK deal leaves majority of affected buildings 'orphaned'
It is estimated that between 6,000 and 9,000 are deemed unsafe
'American female spy' stabbed in suspected UK terror attack
Man, 29, held in connection with the incident outside leisure centre in Cheltenham, near British intelligence agency
Chemical used in dry cleaning may fuel Parkinson's disease, study warns
People who work with TCE have elevated risk of developing Parkinson's, according to scientists
Career diplomat appointed UK ambassador to UAE
Career diplomat will take over in May after previous roles in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UK braces for cold spell with temperatures dropping to -12°C
Met Office issues fresh weather warnings for snow and ice across the country
Abuse of asylum seekers is a mark of shame, warns senior MP
George Howarth warns refugees in Knowsley, UK, have been harangued and assaulted after a protest last month
UK's Starmer says Illegal Migration Bill won't stop boats
The Labour leader says he fears the government isn't tackling the situation but is trying to create political divides
Sunak defends anti-strike legislation to minimise disruption
UK Prime Minister highlights his commitment to minimum safety levels in rail, education and healthcare sectors
Microchipping made mandatory for cats in England
New law comes into effect next summer after similar scheme for dog owners proves successful
New disease in wild bird species caused by plastic pollution, study finds
Plasticosis leads to permanent scarring and puts birds' survival in jeopardy
