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• IVF clinics peddling false hope over egg freezing

  02-05-2017 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The UK's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority watchdog launched an investigation. IVF pioneer Lord Winston said giving women false information was an ‘outrage’.
  
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• Just 10 minutes of meditation does wonders for your brain

  02-05-2017 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New research conducted by the University of Waterloo revealed that 10 minutes of meditation will help tune down the internal thoughts of anxious people and allow them to focus.
  
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• People In The U.K. Are Going Crazy For This Diet, But Does It Work?

  02-05-2017 23:30
  
  We asked experts what they think of this diet that just jumped the pond.
  
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• This 15-Minute Workout Will Help You Sculpt A Sexy Back

  02-05-2017 23:14
  
  Your back muscles might be hard to see but they're not hard to work on.
  
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• Jimmy Kimmel's baby's heart condition explained

  02-05-2017 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Some people even live with it for several years before it's detected although the Kimmel baby's is the most severe form and was noticed just a few hours after his birth in LA on April 21.
  
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• Here's How Ivanka Trump Wants To Change Planned Parenthood—What Do You Think?

  02-05-2017 23:06
  
  We also asked Planned Parenthood to weigh in.
  
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• People Are Actually Planning Their Weddings At Fast Food Joints—What Do You Think?

  02-05-2017 22:54
  
  Thinking outside the bun at its finest.
  
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• Chemical PPARD could boost fat burning without the effort

  02-05-2017 22:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the Salk Institute in San Diego have shown that stimulating production of a chemical involved in aerobic training could provide the same benefits without the physical effort.
  
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• 90210's Shannen Doherty's breast cancer remission

  02-05-2017 22:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After a two-year battle with breast cancer, Shannen Doherty announced she was in remission in late April. Now, the 90210 actress faces a new set of challenges in her road to complete recovery.
  
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• Enough ambulances? Why gearing the service to local weather will help

  02-05-2017 22:30
  
  Heatwaves and cold snaps each strain the emergency services but bespoke weather forecasts would aid planners says studyIt may seem obvious that if the temperature drops below 2C (35.6F) and you need an emergency ambulance it will probably take longer for the crew to reach you – after all there is going to be ice on some surfaces and potentially more people involved in accidents.What is more surprising is that an ambulance is also likely to take longer to reach you in the target time of eig
  
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• Finnish research finds LOWERING weights boosts leg mass

  02-05-2017 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This may be due to the mental effort required to control the body, leading to an increase in muscle activation, according to researchers at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.
  
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• Scientists identify gene that causes weight gain in 40s

  02-05-2017 22:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from the National Institutes of Health claim to have identified the offending enzyme that causes weight gain after we hit 30 - and say they can see a way to block it.
  
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• 'Help! My Hair Is Oily At The Roots And Dry At The Ends'

  02-05-2017 22:14
  
  Raise your hand if you identify with this so-real struggle.
  
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• 6 Easy Chicken Dishes That Will Feed You All Week

  02-05-2017 22:07
  
  Winner winner, chicken dinner.
  
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• 30 Things People With Mental Illnesses Want You To Understand

  02-05-2017 21:58
  
  "I wish people understood that sometimes I just can't be strong anymore on the outside."
  
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• Tory tax cuts putting pressure on the NHS | Letters

  02-05-2017 20:53
  
  The economy and the health service | Medical staff suffering sleep deprivation | Areas of expenditureWhenever Theresa May finds herself in a corner over the NHS she repeats the mantra: you require a strong economy to have an NHS in the first place (Marr grills May, 1 May). That is a classic example of a necessary but not a sufficient condition. It obviously helps to have a strong economy but a nation has to get other decisions right. Continue reading...
  
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• Myeloma symptoms: Do YOU have this incurable ‘bone eating’ cancer?

  02-05-2017 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MYELOMA is an incurable type of bone marrow cancer, and scientists may have discovered a new way to treat it - but it’s failed to secure NHS funding.
  
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• Is it really possible to live until you're 146? The science of ageing

  02-05-2017 20:21
  
  Scientists doubt that extreme natural longevity is feasible. But if lifespan is ruled by a genetic ‘clock’, that view could changeThe grim reaper comes for everyone in the end, but sometimes he is in less of a rush. This was certainly true for Sodimedjo, an Indonesian man who died on Sunday, but whether he was the full 146 years he claimed remains doubtful – not least because his purported birthdate is 30 years before local birth records began. Related: 'Oldest human' dies in I
  
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• Netflix's 13 Reasons Why prompts rise in charity counselling for children

  02-05-2017 20:20
  
  NSPCC says some children who have received Childline counselling said series triggered memories of suicidal thoughtsA children’s charity is providing a growing number of counselling sessions for young people concerned about the content of the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why.The NSPCC said some children who had received counselling via its Childline service said the series had triggered memories of suicidal thoughts. Others were worried that the programme did not offer advice on how to help so
  
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• These 4 Tiny Tweaks Will Help You Get Glowing Skin On The Cheap

  02-05-2017 20:06
  
  Who needs pricey products?
  
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• Mother of anorexic girl killed by train criticises care failings after inquest

  02-05-2017 20:05
  
  Marie McManus, whose daughter Pip took her own life, according to a jury verdict, says shortfalls were ‘from beginning to end’The mother of a severely anorexic 15-year-old girl who died after stepping in front of a train has said that failings in her daughter’s care “from beginning to end” resulted in her death.Pippa “Pip” McManus was granted home leave from the Priory hospital in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, ahead of completion of the formal discharg
  
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• Priory's care plan for anorexic teen Pippa McManus 'inadequate'

  02-05-2017 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pippa McManus, 15, stepped in front of a train five days after leaving The Priory hospital.
  
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• You've Got To Watch Jimmy Kimmel Open Up About His Son's Battle With Heart Disease

  02-05-2017 19:32
  
  ​He also shared his thoughts on American healthcare.
  
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• Study looks at cannabis ingredient's ability to help children's tumours

  02-05-2017 19:16
  
  UK research into cannabidiol (CBD) comes after surge in parents administering it to children without medical adviceBritish scientists are investigating whether a compound found in cannabis could be used to shrink brain tumours in children.The study of the effects of cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, was prompted by the growing number of parents giving it to children with a brain tumour after buying it online. The lead researcher, Prof Richard Grundy of Nottingham U
  
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• Stephen Jeffcoate obituary

  02-05-2017 19:13
  
  My brother, Stephen Jeffcoate, who has died aged 77, was a former professor of biochemical endocrinology at the Chelsea Hospital for Women in London.Steve was the eldest of four sons born to a Liverpool gynaecologist, Professor Sir Norman Jeffcoate, and his wife, Josephine Lindsay. He went to local schools in Liverpool and later obtained first class honours in medical sciences at Cambridge University. Continue reading...
  
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• Alzheimer’s disease: Poor relationships between people 'could increase your risk'

  02-05-2017 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  POOR relationships between people could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows.
  
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• Heart failure: Unemployment ups risk of DEATH by HALF

  02-05-2017 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  HEART failure is most common in older people, but those of working age are increasingly suffering due to employment-related stresses.
  
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• How Worrying Can Actually Be Good for You

  02-05-2017 19:06
  
  This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. Good news for worrywarts everywhere: Your fretting and fussing can actually have health benefits, according to a new scientific paper. Not only can worrying serve as an emotional buffer against worst-case scenarios, say researchers, but it can also be a strong motivator for proactive, healthy behaviors.The article, published in Social and Personality Psychology Compass, also argues that people who worry a lot may perform better in school o
  
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• What Causes Hiccups and How to Get Rid of Them

  02-05-2017 18:52
  
  This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. At best, hiccups are a nuisance. At worse, they could be a symptom of something seriously wrong. Luckily, it’s usually the former—a brief episode triggered by nerves or something you ate. But if hiccups persist for more than a few hours or if they show up frequently, it may be worth getting checked out by a doctor.[brightcove:5365934047001 default]Before we get into the scary stuff, though, it may help to understand exactly wha
  
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• This Breathing Routine Will Keep You Mindful All Day Long

  02-05-2017 18:51
  
  And nobody will even know you're doing it.
  
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• These 2-Second Tricks Will Help You Beat Stress Every Time

  02-05-2017 18:50
  
  It all starts with slowing down.
  
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• ​Here’s Why Millennials Love These 3 Sex Positions

  02-05-2017 18:39
  
  What do you think: Is this list surprising—or not?
  
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• This Popular Diet Method Might Be Total B.S.

  02-05-2017 18:30
  
  Is fasting worth the hype? A new study is calling everything into question.
  
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• ​You Have to See Bella Hadid’s Chic New Haircut

  02-05-2017 18:26
  
  ​You're about to get major hair envy.
  
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• Tragedy of Britain's lonely men: Millions suffering in SILENCE every day

  02-05-2017 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MILLIONS of lonely men both young and old are suffering in silence every day across Britain, according to new research.
  
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• Teens who smoke and eat fast food are aging their brains

  02-05-2017 18:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Teens' cholesterol level and blood pressure can determine if their brain ages faster than normal, in turn damaging their memory and learning abilities by years, a study found.
  
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• The sweet tooth gene

  02-05-2017 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When we eat sweet food, our livers secrete a hormone called FGF21. But new Danish research reveals some people have variations on this hormone - which makes them crave more sugary treats.
  
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• A cure for the middle-age spread?

  02-05-2017 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from the National Institutes of Health claim to have identified the offending enzyme that causes weight gain after we hit 30 - and say they can see a way to block it.
  
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• Is this the reason why your baby NEVER stops crying?

  02-05-2017 18:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A US study reveals mothers unhappy in their relationships were more likely to have infants with colic. Women who have greater social support were less likely to have a baby crying excessively.
  
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• Sweet tooth? Your love of puddings could be determined by your LIVER

  02-05-2017 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A HORMONE secreted by the liver might determine whether you crave puddings and other sugar-packed treats.
  
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• More than 400 NHS hospital patients are at-risk of HIV

  02-05-2017 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has recalled 121 patients, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has recalled 223 and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has recalled 57.
  
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• Want to build muscle? LOWER your weights

  02-05-2017 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This may be due to the mental effort required to control the body, leading to an increase in muscle activation, according to researchers at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.
  
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• Single injection REPAIRS heart attack damage, study shows

  02-05-2017 17:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Patients developed stronger heart muscles after being injected with a protein, researchers in Ireland have discovered. The breakthrough could potentially save lives and the NHS billions a year.
  
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• Ryan Reynolds Just Dropped A Super-Sweet Truth Bomb About Blake Lively

  02-05-2017 17:27
  
  So many feels, guys.
  
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• Diabetes update: You CAN eat cheese (as long as it’s THESE types)

  02-05-2017 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DIABETES sufferers often have to be careful of what they eat, but cheese can definitely stay on the menu.
  
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• Mariella Fischer-Williams obituary

  02-05-2017 17:21
  
  My aunt Mariella Fischer-Williams, who has died aged 96, was a neurologist, accomplished musician, author, and guardian of the family history, who was passionate about Lamledra, the house on the south Cornish coast built by her parents in 1911.With her husband, Patrick Werner, Mariella spent winters at Lamledra from the 1990s until 2009, when her health began to fail. The couple, and her sister, Jenifer Hart, cared for the fabric of the house, albeit with radically differing views on paint colou
  
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• 'This oversteps a boundary': teenagers perturbed by Facebook surveillance

  02-05-2017 17:20
  
  News that Facebook shared teens’ details with advertisers throws focus on firm’s ability to mine the data of its 2 billion users – and raises serious ethical questionsFacebook told advertisers it can identify teens feeling ‘worthless’
  We know that Facebook keeps track of every like, click and post we make to its platform. If we often check in at airports, it’s not surprising when we are shown airline ads. If we like a load of electronic music artists, we don&r
  
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• ​You Will Never Shower Barefoot At The Gym After You Read This

  02-05-2017 17:01
  
  ​This person's story is not one you want to relive.
  
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• True costs of popular cosmetic procedures and side effects

  02-05-2017 16:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The chemicals used in teeth whitening can be difficult to work with, according to Dr Mervyn Druin, of the London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry.
  
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• What to do if you accidentally chop your finger off

  02-05-2017 16:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Emma Hammett, an experienced London-based nurse and founder of First Aid for Life, says don't worry about the amputated part until the bleeding has been controlled.
  
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