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• Sexual abuse accelerates puberty in children

  17-03-2017 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study, from Penn State University, found that children who are sexually abused hit puberty almost a full year earlier than their non-abused peers, and are more likely to have emotional problems.
  
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• TJU finds correlation between IV fluid levels and births

  17-03-2017 22:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Research from Philadelphia suggests thatthe need for C-section births could be reduced by simply administering more IV fluid to women during childbirth.
  
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• What happens to your penis when you take Viagra

  17-03-2017 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Viagra is one of the most popular pills for treating erectile dysfunction. But few know what the 'little blue pill' does. We break down the physiological effects in the minutes and hours after taking it.
  
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• How to store your pot according to pediatricians

  17-03-2017 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The American Academy of Pediatricians has released guidelines for keeping pot-edibles away from children. These products may seem like treats but can actually poison kids.
  
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• 11 Things Every Woman Needs To Know About Hemorrhoids

  17-03-2017 21:43
  
  Don't be ashamed. Almost everyone has 'em.
  
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• This Move Will Help You Hit Those Booty Goals

  17-03-2017 21:41
  
  Bonus: Your arms will feel that burn, too.
  
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• The Killer Leg Workout Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Swears By

  17-03-2017 21:19
  
  Her routine is as fresh as the powder she shreds.
  
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• Conservative Commentator Tomi Lahren Explains Why She's 'Pro-Choice'—What Do You Think?

  17-03-2017 21:13
  
  She doesn't think it conflicts with her conservative beliefs.
  
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• Canadian woman tells of agony of husband's vasectomy

  17-03-2017 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gina Watson, who lives in British Columbia, Canada, was aware of her husband's vasectomy when they married but still struggles with the reality of their situation as she is interested in having a child
  
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• 'How I Dropped My Comfort Food Habit And Lost 140 Pounds'

  17-03-2017 20:38
  
  Her first step: logging her meals.
  
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• 5 Reasons Your Back Isn't Changing No Matter How Much You Workout

  17-03-2017 20:32
  
  Plus pro tips for bringing sexy to your back.
  
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• 'I Tried Meditating Every Day for a Month—Here's What Happened’

  17-03-2017 20:28
  
  "It's as if I'd been drinking only juice my entire life, and now I've been led to my first glass of cool spring water.”
  
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• Amazon tribe have the healthiest arteries ever studied

  17-03-2017 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Tsimane people, who live in the Bolivian Amazon, spend most of every day active and have astonished scientists by their good health. Nine out of ten tribes people are at no risk of heart disease.
  
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• Nutritionist explains the importance of fiber for the gut

  17-03-2017 19:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rob Hobson, Head of Nutrition at Healthspan explains how you can save your gut when following a low carbohydrate weight loss diet.
  
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• Scientists create 3D-printed CHEESE

  17-03-2017 18:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A team of scientists from University College Corkput cheese through its paces to test out the effects of 3D printing on its micro-structure, resulting in a softer, springier and more fluid cheese.
  
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• Is a pint of Guinness actually good for you?

  17-03-2017 18:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Guinness is one of the world's most popular beers. For years, it was touted as being 'good for you'. But is it really? We break it down and tell you the truth about the classic Irish stout.
  
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• Izzy Gentry meningitis death: 'Failings' by Bristol Royal Infirmary

  17-03-2017 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A coroner has called on the government to fund meningitis vaccinations for teenagers.
  
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• Girls from poorer families in England struggle to afford sanitary protection

  17-03-2017 17:42
  
  Charities, campaigners and teachers report scale of the problem, saying more must be done to tackle stigmaGirls from low-income families across England are struggling to afford sanitary protection, with many teachers buying tampons for their students or seeking help with supplies from charities and voluntary groups, the Guardian has been told.Charities, campaigners and teachers say that the problem is happening in cities and rural areas across the country, describing girls missing school, using
  
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• How to sleep: Never check time and drink herbal tea

  17-03-2017 17:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  No one wants to take Valium, but if you’re plagued by insomnia, it’s tempting. Anna Magee rounds up natural alternatives – and the best behavioral fixes – to help you finally get some rest.
  
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• The 10 Best Frozen Meals From Trader Joe's, According To Nutritionists

  17-03-2017 17:27
  
  Burritos, burgers, and pasta? Oh my!
  
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• Tsimané of the Bolivian Amazon have world's healthiest hearts, says study

  17-03-2017 17:15
  
  Heart attacks and strokes are almost unknown amongst the Tsimané thanks to a high carbohydrate, low protein diet and active lifestyle, say researchersA high carbohydrate diet of rice, plantain, manioc and corn, with a small amount of wild game and fish – plus around six hours’ exercise every day – has given the Tsimané people of the Bolivian Amazon the healthiest hearts in the world.It may not be a life that everyone would choose. The Tsimané live in thatch
  
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• ​This Mom Says She Regrets Breastfeeding Her Baby—Here's Why

  17-03-2017 17:10
  
  Do you agree with her stance?
  
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• Could SKINNY coffee help you lose weight?

  17-03-2017 16:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Skinny Coffee Club claims to help you lose weight dramatically in just 28 days as the drink contains natural weight loss aids. But nutritionist Rob Hobson said it was a 'gimmick'.
  
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• Is THIS the strangest eye condition ever?

  17-03-2017 16:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chinese opticians found that she had a raised area known as an iris collarette after she sought medical advice for her watery eyes.Her vision was completely unaffected.
  
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• Why Perfectly Healthy People Are Using Diabetes Monitors

  17-03-2017 16:36
  
  This article originally appeared on Time.com. For about a month, Tabb Firchau, an entrepreneur living in Seattle, has been wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a federally approved medical device that tracks blood sugar levels for people with diabetes. The CGM patch has a small needle that probes the inside of his arm, and a sensor that tracks changes to his blood sugar in real-time. The data is then sent to his smartphone.Firchau bought his CGM off eBay for about $300. “I trac
  
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• All Of The Best Reactions To The Infamous BBC Dad Interview

  17-03-2017 16:35
  
  "I made this minor mistake that turned my family into Youtube stars."
  
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• Why I stood up for British Sign Language in parliament | Dawn Butler

  17-03-2017 16:33
  
  I became the first MP to use BSL to ask a House of Commons question – because people who are deaf and hard of hearing need a law to protect their languageYesterday I made history by becoming the first member of parliament to ask a question in the House of Commons using British Sign Language (BSL). I have always fought for equality for all, and am pleased to have been able to help raise awareness of BSL. But recognising one struggle should not detract from recognising another – it is
  
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• Will This Super-Common Habit REALLY Cause Problems In Your Relationship?

  17-03-2017 16:30
  
  A new study says yes, but experts are skeptical.
  
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• 'How Bad Is It If My Shampoo Has Sulfates?'

  17-03-2017 16:22
  
  We asked an expert to weigh in.
  
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• Americans exposed to loud noises that could deafen them

  17-03-2017 15:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study, from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts, has found that 58 million Americans are exposed to loud noises everyday that could deafen them - and even make them fat.
  
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• These Are The Best Wines To Drink If You’re Trying To Lose Weight

  17-03-2017 15:18
  
  Plus, exactly how many calories you can expect to sip per glass.
  
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• 8 Stories Of Vacation Sex Gone Horribly Wrong

  17-03-2017 15:18
  
  “He turned out to be my tour guide the next day."
  
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• Should You Tell Your Partner About Your Flirty Coworker? 3 Guys Weigh In

  17-03-2017 14:55
  
  Plus, find out if it's as harmless as you think.
  
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• 'Huge advance' in fighting world's biggest killer

  17-03-2017 14:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An injection cuts cholesterol to the lowest levels ever seen in medicine, in an international trial.
  
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• Why smokers should make sure they eat their 5-a-day

  17-03-2017 14:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Known to contain powerful antioxidants, researchers from the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, believe that fresh produce may help to protect the lungs from smoking damage.
  
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• The cholesterol drug that outperforms statins

  17-03-2017 14:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Patients treated with injectable drug Repatha saw levels of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol drop by 60 per cent more than if they had been taking statins alone, Harvard Medical School researchers found.
  
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• Google DeepMind's NHS deal under scrutiny

  17-03-2017 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A paper examining DeepMind's use of 1.6 million patient records says there were "major inadequacies".
  
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• Male construction workers at greatest risk of suicide, study finds

  17-03-2017 13:44
  
  Figures for deaths in England suggest highest risk among women is for those employed in culture, media and sportMen working in the construction industry and women employed in culture, media and sport, healthcare and primary school teaching are at the highest risk of suicide, official figures for England suggest.Related: Strong link between disadvantage and suicide, says SamaritansContinue reading...
  
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• Drinking tea could SLASH dementia risk: YOUR daily brew could protect against memory loss

  17-03-2017 13:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A CUP of tea a day could keep dementia away - and even reduce the rate ofmemory loss and cognitive decline in older people by fifty per cent.
  
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• Want to enjoy St Patrick's Day? Steer clear of corned beef

  17-03-2017 13:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's customary for revellers to eat corned beef and cabbage to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. But because of the way the former is prepared and served, it can become a breeding ground for bugs.
  
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• Mother, 31, feels 'disgusting' after a botched NHS op

  17-03-2017 12:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After undergoing surgery to ease her symptoms of Crohn's disease at Hillingdon Hospital in Uxbridge, surgeons allegedly burst an abscess during the operation on Jenny Adnett.
  
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• Teeth grinding at night could be caused by drinking too much of THIS: Are you at risk?

  17-03-2017 12:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BRUXISM is the medical term for teeth grinding and clenching the jaw. Many people grind their teeth at night, which can disrupt sleep but few known why it occurs and how they can prevent it.
  
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• Medway NHS Foundation Trust out of special measures after four years

  17-03-2017 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Medway Maritime Hospital was branded "inadequate" for nearly four years, longer than any other in England.
  
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• Will prostate cancer affect my sex life? Five facts men want to know about the disease

  17-03-2017 11:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PROSTATE CANCER will affect one in eight men at some point in their lives, yet for many, it’s a very uncomfortable topic to talk about.
  
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• How can I ever work again after the trauma of whistleblowing?

  17-03-2017 11:24
  
  I felt I had no choice but to expose fraud at work, but was bullied and ignored. Now I have lost all hope in work Twice a week we publish problems that will feature in a forthcoming Dear Jeremy advice column in the Saturday Guardian so that readers can offer their own advice and suggestions. We then print the best of your comments alongside Jeremy’s own insights.Six years ago I was a whistleblower at my workplace. I worked there for three years, but from my first day I noticed daily cover-
  
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• Woman dubbed 'the monster' because of a huge tumour

  17-03-2017 11:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mariette, who asked to be known only by her first name, from Madagascar, was often shunned and kept away from children as a result of her growth. She finally had it removed in October 2014.
  
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• 10 VERY simple ways to improve health if you are deskbound

  17-03-2017 11:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A team of experts have created a list of how to boost your health if you're a desk slave. Nutritionists warn against the office 'cake culture,' while a podiatrist says add more walking to your commute.
  
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• The girl who said no to FGM – video

  17-03-2017 10:43
  
  Jaha Dukureh, a survivor of FGM and forced child marriage, became a lightning-rod for change in the Gambia, her activism contributing to the eventual government ban on FGM and child marriage. She was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Here she confronts her past, her family, her culture, her religion, her country and its leadersWARNING: Contains images that some viewers might find disturbing
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• Too much of THIS vitamin could be TOXIC - symptoms include diarrhoea and headaches

  17-03-2017 10:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VITAMINS are like Goldilocks' porridge, you just the right amount for it to be effective, a GP has warned.
  
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• £800m care fund used to bail out debt-ridden hospitals 

  17-03-2017 09:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Up to £800million of NHS cash that was meant for struggling GP surgeries and mental health care is being used to bail-out debt ridden hospitals.
  
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