After the worst floods in its history the state of Queensland in Australia is now suffering the effects of a cyclone driving winds of up to 180 miles an hour.

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Devastating Cyclone Yasi hits land

Concerns are raised about the effects of rising homelessness on children in Wales.

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Children hit by rise in homeless

A study suggests that the effects of last year’s floods in Pakistan could have been less catastrophic if European weather forecasts had been shared with Pakistan.

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Pakistan flood alert ‘not shared’

After winning a third-round match at the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal said he was still feeling the effects from a virus.

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Residue From a Virus Leaves Nadal Feeling Sluggish

New York City smokers no longer have to cover their eyes at the cash register: A federal judge ordered Wednesday that gruesome photos of the effects of smoking-meant to shock smokers into quitting-be removed. Manhattan Federal Judge Jed Rakoff struck…

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Judge Bans Grisly Anti-Smoking Ads

Critics say more studies are needed on the effects of formaldehyde in textiles, including a closer look at the effects of cumulative exposure.

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When Wrinkle-Free Clothing Also Means Formaldehyde Fumes

Iraqis who made their living working for the American military and contractors are already feeling the effects.

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As U.S. Leaves, Iraqis Suffer Economic Toll

Outgoing people appear to suffer worse from the effects of lack of sleep, US Army researchers suggest.

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Sleep loss ‘worse for extroverts’

The Royal College of GPs is calling on the pharmaceutical industry to have a clearer warning on the effects of legal drugs

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Drivers warned on prescription drugs

Scientists say they have found a “tipsy” gene that explains why some people feel the effects of alcohol after only a few drinks.

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‘Tipsy’ gene clue to alcohol and addiction

Military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to use waste methods that expose troops to potentially toxic emissions without fully understanding the effects, a new government audit has found.

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Audit: Troops still exposed to toxins

A Tory MP has said the effects on the tax system because of the changes to child benefit are a “disaster waiting to happen”.

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Benefit changes ‘disaster’ – Tory

What are the effects of spending so much time updating that all consuming status bar? Daniel Seiberg has been taking a closer look.

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The online generation comes of age

A medical charity says it has documented for the first time the effects of immigration detention on children facing removal from the UK.

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Child detention ‘harm’ documented

A study of the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil leak confirms the presence of a residue of toxic chemicals below the sea surface.

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Oil leak leaves undersea residue