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Concerns Over Spike In Youth Anti-Depressant Prescriptions 08/02/21

Authorities have called for a review into prescribing anti-depressants, following concerns the drug could be driving up youth suicide rates. It’s understood one in 33 children including preschoolers are taking the medication.Police investigating the disappearance of a young Melbourne mum say her Boyfriend returned to the site where she was last seen in search of security footage.  Melbourne researchers have developed a laser that can detect who is at immediate risk of a heart attack….in what’s being described as a game changer in prevention of deadly episodes. The World League League says their optimistic the Rip Curl Pro will be back at Bells Beach next year….after the event was shifted away from Torquay for the first time in 60 years. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au

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