Research shows that paraquat can trigger Parkinson’s disease when combined with plant lectins, as the lectins can transport the toxin into the brain. ow.ly/2mh330pyyeS

"You cannot build the food system on charity and handouts," Tomaso Ferrando told @lazergun_nun. "But we don’t know what will happen." bigissue.com/latest/labour-…

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Researchers have found the effects on blood glucose is much more significant when the garlic is administered in a raw form, rather than cooked. ow.ly/sIqX30pCg5s

"It's so alarming in a society that likes to present this image of wealth and wellbeing that so many people are struggling." Acting legend Sean Bean slammed austerity in a passionate interview with Adrian Lobb bigissue.com/latest/its-a-g…

Tomorrow is #BookshopDay! In this week's magazine, we show you why bookshops are a crucial part of society's fabric. Here's a guide for those looking to celebrate the country's hard-working, book-selling gems: bigissue.com/latest/here-ar…

Talking to pupils about preventing homelessness could go a long way to preventing it long-term, experts at the Homeless Network Scotland conference agreed today bigissue.com/latest/prevent…

Oxford has one of the country's highest rough sleeping rates, with 48 people found stuck on the streets earlier this year: bigissue.com/latest/world-h…

Today is the last day you can pick up a magazine from your local vendor that features Gary Webster's honest account of his ongoing battle with debt. bigissue.com/latest/gary-we…

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Ingredients in diet sodas are making people sick and even causing them to have allergic reactions! ow.ly/1PW350wKVnJ

What better time than fall to read up on the benefits of apple cider vinegar? ow.ly/NTZ750wLUfI

A few months ago, there was a frenzy of media reports about a flight attendant who contracted measles and is in a coma due to a complication from the disease. One minor caveat: she was vaccinated with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. ow.ly/igLA30pJ2EW

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Alcohol poisoning comes with serious consequences to your health, which is why it's very important to be well-informed about the symptoms. ow.ly/I4MJ30pJ2F2

Vote for the ‘Statutory self-employed pay’ in the Coronavirus bill today. Kishwer Falkner Rachel Treweek Sheila Noakes This amendment: publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill…

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