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Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users' mental health

23 November 2025

Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users' mental health

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Calls for farmers to get on top of worm treatment for their dogs - to stop the spread of C-ovis or sheep measles
	23 Nov: Calls for farmers to get on top of worm treatment for their dogs - to stop the spread of C-ovis or sheep measles... more

A recall notice has been issued for a children's toy because of choking fears
	22 Nov: A recall notice has been issued for a children's toy because of choking fears... more

New action to address the record number of diabetes-related amputations
	22 Nov: New action to address the record number of diabetes-related amputations... more

Calls for regulation for at-home medical tests
	21 Nov: Calls for regulation for at-home medical tests... more

Pharmacists are coming across plenty of errors but doctors aren't always to blame
	21 Nov: Pharmacists are coming across plenty of errors but doctors aren't always to blame... more

ADHD New Zealand is echoing calls for caution when it comes to GPs treating the condition.
	21 Nov: ADHD New Zealand is echoing calls for caution when it comes to GPs treating the condition.... more

A call for a calm, clinically led approach to ADHD
	21 Nov: A call for a calm, clinically led approach to ADHD... more

Calls for the government to expand access to a life-saving kidney medication
	20 Nov: Calls for the government to expand access to a life-saving kidney medication... more

Kiwi eating and exercising habits are worsening - and obesity rates rising
	19 Nov: Kiwi eating and exercising habits are worsening - and obesity rates rising... more

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