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September Reset: How to Build Lasting Habits Before Year's End

As September arrives, many are embracing the "September Reset" trend—a gentler alternative to New Year's Resolutions. Content creator Cami Sophia explains why this month offers an ideal moment to establish lasting habits and shares practical strategies for building routines that stick.

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England bans deep-fried school meals in biggest nutrition overhaul since 2011

England's schools will ban deep-fried food and significantly increase fresh produce under new nutrition standards taking effect from September 2027. The overhaul, described as the biggest in over a decade, also introduces rules for breakfast clubs for the first time and requires schools to publis...

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Why more young people are grinding their teeth at night

Dentists report rising cases of teeth grinding among young people, driven by stress and anxiety. The condition affects nearly one in four people, though many remain unaware until symptoms emerge. Treatment options range from protective mouthguards to Botox injections and lifestyle changes.

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Supermarket Mature Cheddar Blind Taste Test: Which Blocks Deliver Real Flavour

A comprehensive taste test of supermarket mature cheddar reveals which blocks deliver genuine farmhouse flavour and which are better left on the shelf. M&S British Mature Cheddar wins overall, while Sainsbury's West Country Farmhouse offers best value.

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How Eurovision's Sensory Chaos Led Me to Autism Diagnosis at 34

A television critic's attendance at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool triggered sensory overload that led to an autism diagnosis at 34, revealing how neurodiversity shapes both passion and challenge.

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Blind Parents Can Now Feel Their Baby's Scan in 3D

A new pilot scheme by Guide Dogs allows blind and visually impaired parents to receive 3D-printed tactile models of their ultrasound scans, transforming how they connect with their unborn babies. The innovation comes alongside broader technological advances supporting blind parents.

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BBC reporter Emma Tracey is pictured holding a baby wrapped in a light blue sling while standing beside a large tree and wooden fence. Sunlight filters through surrounding greenery, with water and blurred trees visible in the background.

Men's mental health charity expands with 15th Devon club

Andy's Man Club, a men's mental health and suicide prevention charity founded in 2016, is expanding its Devon presence with a new club opening in Ivybridge on Monday, bringing the county total to 15 locations.

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Private vets can now diagnose bluetongue to speed up farm response

Private vets can now diagnose bluetongue virus in livestock by clinical examination, allowing farmers to act faster without waiting for laboratory confirmation. The government announced the change on 11 September 2026 as cases continue spreading, with over 1,000 farms affected across the UK.

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Father's Postnatal Depression: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health After Birth

A father shares his experience of postnatal depression after his daughter's birth, breaking the silence on a condition that affects thousands of dads. Steve Sharman's story highlights the importance of awareness and support for paternal mental health.

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Man with brown hair smiling, wearing a dark navy blue t-shirt. Sitting in a green hospital chair holding his baby. The baby is dressed in a white suit and wearing a knitted white hat.

Mother of three died from cancer after nine-month pathology delay, inquest finds

A 43-year-old mother of three died from cancer in April 2025 after a nine-month pathology delay prevented timely diagnosis and treatment. An inquest found the delay "unacceptable" and concluded it reduced her chances of successful chemotherapy and affected her life expectancy.

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Man given hours to live after sepsis recovers to return to work

A Surrey man given only hours to live after sepsis developed from food poisoning has made a remarkable recovery and returned to work. Udhyam Amin spent two weeks in an induced coma at St Helier Hospital before defying medical expectations. His family has since raised over £37,000 for the hospital...

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Udhyam Amin with his wife Bhavini. Udhyam is wearing a white shirt and holding a glass of bubbly. Bhavini is also holding an alcoholic drink and is wearing a pink top. She has her hand on his shoulder. Both look happy and are smiling to camera.

Filmmaker buried in 9/11 rubble now battles terminal illness 25 years on

Filmmaker Paul Berriff was buried under rubble during the 9/11 attacks. Now 80 and living in North Yorkshire, he has been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis linked to exposure from that day, joining thousands of survivors battling terminal illnesses 25 years later.

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