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• People inject themselves with other people's blood

  21-06-2017 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Some people inject themselves with other people's blood to share a drug high, but the practice is dangerous because it can lead to the spread HIV, hepatitis and other blood-borne infections.
  
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• Why do these mothers REFUSE to vaccinate their children?

  21-06-2017 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  These parents are in the small but determined minority who refuse to vaccinate their children against infectious diseases which have been largely eradicated in this country.
  
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• Indian girl Roona Begum with hydrocephalus dies

  21-06-2017 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roona Begum, a five-year-old girl was caught international headlinesbecause of her severe condition, died in a remote Indian village on Sunday night after suffering breathing difficulties.
  
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• Peace at last

  21-06-2017 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifteen years ago there was no such thing as palliative care - care for the dying - in Mongolia. Now there is, thanks to Odontuya Davaasuren.
  
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• Fidget spinners are choking hazard to children

  21-06-2017 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fidget spinners are potentially dangerous because they can be choking hazards, a US watchdog group claims. The toys have already been banned from schools.
  
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• Abortion and the men haunted by regret 

  21-06-2017 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It’s thought there are now200,000 legal abortions in Britain every year. The debate over abortion is usually focused on the woman. What’s often overlooked is the impact on the men involved.
  
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• ​7 Sneaky Ways You Can Add Fat To Your Diet To Lose Weight

  21-06-2017 23:03
  
  ​Eat fat, lose fat.
  
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• You've Never Seen Summer Squash Like This Before

  21-06-2017 22:52
  
  Make the most of this summer staple.
  
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• From drugs to feces, experts reveal what's on money

  21-06-2017 22:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study conducted by researchers based at NYU identified over a hundred different strains of bacteria on dollar bills in New York City, and traces of cocaine can be found on almost 80 per cent of dollar bills.
  
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• We Want You!—Here’s How to Become a Health.com Contributor

  21-06-2017 22:46
  
  At Health.com, our goal is to deliver up-to-the-minute news on all the latest trends in the wellness world—and we want your help. We're looking for writers to join our new contributor network. As a Health.com contributor, you'll receive story pitches from our editors straight to your inbox, your byline will appear on Health.com, and you will be compensated for your work. And you'll have the chance to share your story with millions of readers—whether it’s an essay about your wei
  
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• 6 Things Every Woman Should Know About Pregnancy Tests

  21-06-2017 22:44
  
  ​Think it's as simple as just peeing on a stick? Here's the nitty-gritty of how they really work.
  
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• ​These 3 Dresses At Express Are Currently $15

  21-06-2017 22:31
  
  ​Bring lunch to work and order one of these on your break instead of shelling out for that salad.
  
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• Chicago Blackhawks player is allergic to the team's kit

  21-06-2017 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marian Hossa, a hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks, said he won't be playing next season due to a progressive skin condition. The disorder makes him allergic to his hockey equipment.
  
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• 'I Went To A Sex Party And It Totally Changed How I Feel About My Body'

  21-06-2017 22:05
  
  Seriously NSFW details ahead.
  
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• Breastfeeding for a year reduces chances of heart attack

  21-06-2017 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Oxford University found that the longer a mother breastfeeds, the greater the cardiovascular health benefit appears to be. Breastfeeding cuts the risk of stroke and heart attack.
  
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• 'You never think your baby is going to die'

  21-06-2017 21:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kym Field's son died hours after birth due to a failure by medical staff to monitor his heart rate.
  
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• Do Laser Treatments For Weight Loss Actually Work?

  21-06-2017 21:02
  
  Here's the science behind the fad and whether it's worth your money, honey.
  
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• Cheshire cancer patients could die sooner if NHS cuts are forced through

  21-06-2017 20:54
  
  Cost-cutting plans could see waiting times shoot up and risk patients’ chance of survival, doctors and charities warnCancer patients in Cheshire could die sooner because they will end up waiting longer for urgent treatment if NHS regulators push through controversial cost-cutting plans for hospitals in the area.Doctors and cancer charities have hit out at the proposals and warned that delays to treatment could reduce patients’ chances of survival. Macmillan Cancer Support said the pl
  
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• Cheerleader had five pound tumor growing in her ovary

  21-06-2017 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cheerleader Caly Bevier was 15 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2015. Doctors initially thought she was pregnant because of the Ohio teen's protruding stomach.
  
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• Everybody's Swooning Over This Gay Couple's Photo—Here's Why

  21-06-2017 20:26
  
  This makes us feel all of the heart emojis.
  
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• Kim Kardashian Is Hiring A Surrogate For Baby #3—But What Does That Mean?

  21-06-2017 20:21
  
  Here's what that process actually entails.
  
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• Does this explain why teenagers are so lazy?

  21-06-2017 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The researchers, led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, looked at the hours people slept on weekend days, when an alarm clock or job were less likely to disrupt their natural sleeping times.
  
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• Women must be both confident and caring to succeed

  21-06-2017 19:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The researchers, led by experts at the European School of Management and Technology in Berlin, claim that ambitious womenare often viewed negatively in the workplace.
  
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• Obese mother-of-two sheds 186lbs

  21-06-2017 19:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Katie Eastgate, 33, from Akron, Ohio, was being weighed in order to determine her dosage of antibiotics when she saw that she tipped the scales at 359lbs, prompting her to get down to 173lbs.
  
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• Century-old Parkinson's question answered

  21-06-2017 19:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team find evidence the immune system is attacking the brain in Parkinson's.
  
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• Ninth avoidable baby death at NHS trust

  21-06-2017 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Maddison Jackson died in 2013 at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital after delays.
  
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• How to stay safe while running in hot summer temperatures

  21-06-2017 18:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There can be health consequences to running in the heat, but researchers at Kingston University say that these can be avoided by taking precautions such as drinking enough fluids.
  
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• Preschoolers and primary school children own smartphones

  21-06-2017 18:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One third of pre-schoolers and two thirds of primary school children own smartphones, with half of them using the devices unsupervised - raising serious health concerns for paediatricians.
  
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• 'How Beating Cancer Inspired Me To Become A Personal Trainer'

  21-06-2017 18:25
  
  "Health is a privilege, not a given."
  
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• Karlie Kloss was called too fat and too thin in one day

  21-06-2017 18:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 24-year-old model, who has been in the industry for a decade, recounted the infuriating comments at the Cannes Lion Festival earlier this week and explained how she coped.
  
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• This Woman's Photos Reveal The Very Real Dangers Of Exercise Addiction

  21-06-2017 18:05
  
  "I was ADDICTED to working out and running myself into the ground."
  
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• Feeling sad? Soon your DOLL will be able to tell

  21-06-2017 18:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Ciudad Real have created a new chip that can run artificially intelligent algorithms, and be used in toys to recognise emotions.
  
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• Reddit Parents Share The 5 Things They Wish They Knew Before Having A Baby

  21-06-2017 18:00
  
  Future moms, listen up!
  
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• DNA mutations for poor health may also make you stupid

  21-06-2017 17:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that smart people have fewer genetic mutations that negatively affect intelligence and health than people who aren't intelligent.
  
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• Children should be screened for obesity at age six

  21-06-2017 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The US Preventive Services Task Force wants doctors to screen for obesity in children starting at six years old. Nearly a third of US children are obese or overweight.
  
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• The One Thing You Should Know About Losing Weight Without A Scale ​

  21-06-2017 17:48
  
  Besides the fact that it can be done.
  
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• The Huge Mistake Women Are Making With Their Face Scrubs

  21-06-2017 17:44
  
  "I've had patients exfoliate to the point where I can see their blood vessels."
  
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• ​This Bride’s Photo Is Going Viral For All The Right Reasons

  21-06-2017 17:19
  
  She looks stunning.
  
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• Hair dye and relaxers increase the risk of breast cancer

  21-06-2017 17:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rutgers University researchers found that hair dye and chemical relaxers can elevate the chance of developing breast cancer in white and black women.
  
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• This Product Can Help You Lose Weight And Beat Stress—And It's 65% Off Right Now

  21-06-2017 17:02
  
  Amazon's best-selling essential oil diffuser is on a mega-sale.
  
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• Late bedtimes fuel obsessive thoughts says NY researchers 

  21-06-2017 16:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Binghamton University in New York found sleep timing, rather than the total amount of shut eye, may influence our body clock and ability to control such actions.
  
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• ​These Are Sephora's Best-Selling Moisturizers Of All Time

  21-06-2017 16:44
  
  ​They have cult status for a reason.
  
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• Cannabis and curry can help cure dodgy tummy says UConn

  21-06-2017 16:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Compounds found in both substances could interact with each other to calm an irritated stomach, experts at the University of Connecticut claim on the back of their latest study on mice.
  
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• Woman who had magic mushrooms for breakfast before work

  21-06-2017 16:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Janet Lai Chang, 26, a digital marketer from San Francisco, took small traces of the drug almost daily for over a year. 'I was less anxious, less depressed, more open,' she said.
  
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• 5 No-Stress Appetizers For That Barbecue You RSVP'd For This Weekend

  21-06-2017 16:01
  
  No stovetop required.
  
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• Heatwave to cause a surge in kidney stone treatment

  21-06-2017 15:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bhaskar Somani, a urologist, was behind Southampton University research on more than two million people across the world that identified a link between warm weather and the condition.
  
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• Electronic books boost youngsters’ attention

  21-06-2017 15:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the universities of South Dakota and Toronto found children who are read to from electronic books comment more on the story and are better able to remember its content.
  
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• 'How Gaining 30 Pounds And Conquering Self Doubt Made Me Fitter And Happier'

  21-06-2017 15:37
  
  Plus, cover star Emily Skye shares what it was like to be pregnant at our shoot!
  
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• Here's What To Do If You're STILL Sore From That Spin Class You Took Days Ago

  21-06-2017 15:31
  
  These pre- and post-workout techniques will help ease the burn.
  
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• Repeat prescription online: More Britons turning to technology for their medication

  21-06-2017 15:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NEW research shows Britons are increasingly turning to technology to manage their medical conditions.
  
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