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• Dopamine in the brain helps mothers bond with their babies

  17-02-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dopamine, the neurotransmitter involved in the brain's reward system, helps facilitate human bonding, research at Northeastern University has found.
  
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• The drug that makes you binge on sex, gambling and food

  17-02-2017 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The antipsychotic drug Abilify, used to treatschizophrenia and depression, is at the center of hundreds of lawsuits over claims that side effects included gambling and binge shopping
  
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• This Instagram Star Showed How Painful It Is to Have Eczema on Your Face

  17-02-2017 23:06
  
  Everyone struggles with their own body insecurities, and most of us wouldn't dream of broadcasting them on social media—let alone to more than 135,000 followers. But that's exactly what Carys Gray, a fitness Instagram star from Wales, did when she shared a photo of an eczema flare-up on her face yesterday.Gray's post featured two side-by-side selfies: In the snapshot on the left, her makeup is on point, and she looks, well, flawless. In the picture on the righ
  
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• 6 Things You Need to Know If You're Trying To Nix Arm Fat

  17-02-2017 22:29
  
  Tighten those triceps.
  
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• 4 Ways To Make Your Hair Look Instantly Thicker

  17-02-2017 22:16
  
  Luscious locks are only a few steps away.
  
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• How To Draw The Perfect Cat Eye

  17-02-2017 22:15
  Vamp up your look in a few easy steps.
  
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• New York surgeon 'has formula to make the perfect vagina' 

  17-02-2017 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New York surgeon Dr Amir Marashi - known as the 'vagina whisperer' - spends day in and day out creating the 'perfect vagina' as the number women undergoing the procedure rises.
  
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• ‘I Lost 120 Pounds Once I Made These Simple Changes To My Diet’

  17-02-2017 20:56
  
  After Jennifer Aube got fit, she threw away her scale.
  
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• Should you pay to see a GP to ease financial pressure?

  17-02-2017 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brits in one place do just that - but critics say it can deter people from seeking help.
  
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• Face transplant recipient hails results after suicide bid

  17-02-2017 19:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Sandness, a face transplant recipient in Rochester, Minnesota has hailed the staggering results of his surgery 10-years after a suicide bid.
  
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• Adele's personal trainer reveals how she slimmed down

  17-02-2017 19:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adele has made an incredible fitness transformation with Pete Geracimo, who has been a personal trainer for over 20 years.
  
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• Adding vitamin B3 to water may prevent glaucoma

  17-02-2017 19:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a study on mice, scientists from The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, found it helped to keep their eyes healthier for longer - reducing their risk of developing the condition.
  
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• Meat-eaters twice as likely to get diabetes

  17-02-2017 19:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It only takes less than a tablespoon of butter each day to develop type 2 diabetes, according to researchers from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona.
  
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• Indian baby with 2 heads described as a 'gift from God'

  17-02-2017 18:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The baby was born via c-section in SP Hospital in Yamunanagar, Haryana, India, on Wednesday but tragically only survived a few hours.
  
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• The Best Way To Dress A Flat Butt

  17-02-2017 18:47
  
  Give your booty a boost with these styling tips.
  
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• This Super Simple Plank Variation Will Get You Rock-Solid Arms And Abs

  17-02-2017 18:33
  
  Walk it out.
  
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• 'I Tried Going Vegan For A Week—Here's What Happened'

  17-02-2017 18:08
  
  So many veggies, so little time.
  
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• This Is Our Favorite Pregnancy Announcement Of All Time

  17-02-2017 18:06
  
  Prepare to simultaneously laugh and cry.
  
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• Face transplant recipient hails staggering results

  17-02-2017 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Sandness, a face transplant recipient in Rochester, Minnesota has hailed the staggering results of his surgery 10-years after a suicide bid.
  
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• CDC says flu shot works about half the time

  17-02-2017 17:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The flu vaccine has been more effective this season than in the past, with 48 percent effectiveness, says the CDC. But it warns that we are in for 'elevated activity for several more weeks'.
  
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• Sensors that predict when a person will have a fall

  17-02-2017 17:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The pioneering system, created at the University of Missouri, allows medical personnel to intervene before a potentially lethal collapse becomes likely to happen.
  
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• The Crazy $3 Secret Kate Middleton Swears By For Glowing Skin

  17-02-2017 17:18
  
  Well, this is a new one….
  
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• 9 Things All Sex Shop Employees Want You To Know

  17-02-2017 17:01
  
  Yes, we ALL need lube.
  
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• Exactly How To Have A G-Spot Orgasm

  17-02-2017 16:28
  
  Just follow these four steps.
  
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• Bill Gates 'hopeful' for global pandemic response plan

  17-02-2017 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bill Gates is 'hopeful' a Trump-led team could plan a response to a global epidemic
  
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• Is your child's NERF gun safe?

  17-02-2017 16:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Abigail Earnshaw, from Harrogate, had been playing with her older brother when she was struck in the face by one of the popular toy's foam darts.
  
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• Dr Jessamy Hibberd has six ways to make yourself happier

  17-02-2017 16:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Jessamy Hibberd says simple strategies like jumping out of bed to open the curtains - rather than hitting snooze for a few minutes of extra sleep - can have a positive impact on your mood.
  
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• Why You Suddenly Have Intense B.O.

  17-02-2017 15:55
  
  Don’t worry—it’s probably not permanent.
  
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• What An Abs Workout At The World’s Most Hardcore Gym Is Really Like

  17-02-2017 15:43
  
  Prepare to be sore for days.
  
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• Should you stop eating chewing gum and bread?

  17-02-2017 15:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Titanium dioxide, found in a variety of foods as E171, damages cell structures inside the intestines, research by Binghamton University suggests.
  
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• A gene discovery may help cure Parkinson's disease

  17-02-2017 14:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Leicester have discovered a gene that protects neurons from damage in fruit flies, which may allow for more tailored Parkinson's treatments.
  
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• 'Human statue' from NY has a one-in-a-million disorder

  17-02-2017 13:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Antoinette Acosta, 47, from New York, suffers from Stiff Person Syndrome. Despite looking healthy, she is often left gasping for breath as her chest goes into spasm.
  
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• Understanding Trump’s narcissism could be the key to opposing him | Kamran Ahmed

  17-02-2017 13:55
  
  It may be unethical to declare the new US president to be mentally ill, but studying his personality is both legitimate and importantThe debate around Donald Trump’s mental health and his fitness to continue as US president rages on. Most recently Prof Allen Frances, the psychiatrist who wrote the book (or at least the diagnostic criteria) on narcissistic personality disorder has penned a letter to the New York Times stating that although Trump is a “world-class narcissist” he
  
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• Evoking childhood memories may inspire smokers to quit

  17-02-2017 13:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at Michigan State University found that tugging at smokers' heartstrings may encourage them to ditch the habit more than graphic anti-smoking campaigns.
  
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• Burntwood 4-year-old bullied because of his 'alien' head

  17-02-2017 13:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nate Williams, from Burntwood, Staffordshire, was born with an abnormal-shaped head, but doctors still remain baffled as to why. Experts are unsure how long he has left to live.
  
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• Drug manufacture 'major development'

  17-02-2017 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers in Cardiff develop a new "highly-efficient" method of extracting disease-fighting compounds.
  
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• The death of Karen Batts: the homelessness case that shocked Portland

  17-02-2017 12:00
  
  She was discovered half-naked and dead in a freezing parking lot. What does her drift into homelessness tell us about how Oregon treats its neediest citizens?
  Outside in America: learn more – and sign up for our email newsletterThe maintenance worker found the woman just before 2pm. She had made her way inside the parking garage in downtown Portland, Oregon, and now stood in the corner of the second floor, mumbling something the worker could not understand. The temperature was about 18F (-
  
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• 'Eating disorders are black women’s issues too' – video

  17-02-2017 11:46
  
  In the second of our three-part Speak your Mind series, we meet Georgia, 22, who suffered from eating disorders through her teenage years. Thinspiration Tumblrs inspired her to lose weight but that spiralled to starvation and bulimia. Now recovered, she wonders why black women are rarely identified as having eating disordersContinue reading...
  
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• Primary care doctors prescribe cheap cream for itchy skin

  17-02-2017 11:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If you're looking for creams for inflamed skin, you might be better off seeing your primary care doctor. A new study found that dermatologists are three times more likely to prescribe brand names.
  
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• The 10 foods you should eat for a healthy heart

  17-02-2017 11:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Health experts say you should eat dark chocolate to prevent heart disease. They also recommend pumpkin seeds and whole grains, and to replace processed snacks with a handful of nuts.
  
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• Comedian: Should I mention disability when online dating?

  17-02-2017 11:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Comedian Romina Puma asks whether she should mention her disability when online dating.
  
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• Haiti's mental health crisis – in pictures

  17-02-2017 11:05
  
  Haiti’s 2010 earthquake has left more than physical scars. In one of the country’s two psychiatric hospitals, chronically ill patients live in cell-like rooms while staff lack the resources to treat them Continue reading...
  
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• Understanding Trump’s narcissism could be the key to deposing him | Kamran Ahmed

  17-02-2017 11:00
  
  It may be unethical to declare the new US president as mentally ill, but studying his personality is both legitimate and importantThe debate around Donald Trump’s mental health and his fitness to continue as US president rages on. Most recently Prof Allen Frances, the psychiatrist who wrote the book (or at least the diagnostic criteria) on narcissistic personality disorder has penned a letter to the New York Times stating that although Trump is a “world-class narcissist” he doe
  
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• Married for 12 years but the Robinsons have never heard each other

  17-02-2017 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Helen and Neil Robinson have communicated using sign language up to now.
  
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• The 10 FILTHIEST items and areas in your office

  17-02-2017 10:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This list of the dirtiest items in the workplace - compiled by the cleaner-bookng website Hassle.com, will leave you reaching for the hand sanitiser - and avoiding the water cooler.
  
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• A moment that changed me: my psychiatrist told me I could be one too | Linda Gask

  17-02-2017 09:00
  
  While studying medicine, I suffered from mental health problems that required treatment. My doctor told me they needn’t stop me pursuing my dreamDuring my years of medical training I was tense and wound up almost all of the time. Then, just before my finals, things got very much worse. I began to draw up a complex revision timetable, which I obsessed over. I was as fearful of failing as I had been with my A-levels, but there was also a terrible sense of unease about what was happening to m
  
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• Why spending less time in bed is key: 1-week insomnia cure

  17-02-2017 08:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  All this week in the Mail's life-changing series, Professor Jason Ellis has drawn on his experience to help tackle sleep problems. in the final part of his series he reveals a specialist technique.
  
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• Call for brain donors

  17-02-2017 07:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scientists are calling for more people to donate their brains to research to help find cures for mental and psychological disorders.
  
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• Cardiff Uni's new way of making compounds for drugs

  17-02-2017 07:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers in Cardiff develop a new "highly-efficient" method of extracting disease-fighting compounds.
  
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• Antibiotics, not surgery, could treat appendicitis in children, study suggests

  17-02-2017 06:01
  
  Appendix removal is the most common emergency surgery in children, but researchers say that antibiotics might offer a less-invasive alternativeAntibiotics could be an effective alternative to surgery for treating children with appendicitis, research suggests.According to the NHS, appendicitis affects an estimated one in 13 people at some point in their life, with appendix removal the most common reason for emergency surgery in children.Continue reading...
  
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