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• Kirstie Allsopp: washing machines tweet backed by experts

  24-07-2017 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp recently caused controversy when she suggested you shouldn’t have a washing machine in the kitchen as it’s unhygienic, describing it as ‘disgusting’.
  
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• Tai Chi reduces the risk of deadly falls by 43%

  24-07-2017 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spanish researchers at the University of Jaén have found the practice could offer a simple and holistic way to prevent injuries in those at risk of losing their balance.
  
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• NHS doctors shortfall is causing devastating problems

  24-07-2017 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Many vital specialties, including paediatrics, emergency medicine and mental health, are struggling with severe staff shortages. In fact, the NHS shortfall could run to thousands of doctors.
  
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• Women 'shouldn't rely' on contraceptive apps

  24-07-2017 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Natural Cycles, approved as a contraceptive in the EU, uses body temperature to warn women when they are most likely to become pregnant. But experts say it's unreliable.
  
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• Children of divorce more likely to be obese in later life

  24-07-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Psychologists at Florida State University investigated how unpredictable childhood experiences - such as violence, divisions, and moving house - affects their weight.
  
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• Curry spice helped a dying woman beat cancer

  24-07-2017 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After five years of living with cancer and the ravages of side-effects from repeated unsuccessful treatment, Dieneke Ferguson thought she was finally losing the battle.
  
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• Enlarged prostate steamed in operation to kill tissue

  24-07-2017 23:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Around 45,000 men a year have surgery for an enlarged prostate. Dave Livie, 63, a grandfather of four and warehouse supervisor from Alton, Hants, was one of the first to try new procedure.
  
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• Here's The ONLY Time It's Okay To Have A Two-Page Resume

  24-07-2017 23:08
  Even then, condensing it is best.
  
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• Can depression pills turn you into a killer?

  24-07-2017 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Carmichael, 59, killed his son Ian, 11, during a psychotic episode. A judge ruled he was ‘not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder’.
  
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• Indoor pollution driving an asthma epidemic, experts warn

  24-07-2017 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study by British researchers has shed light on the damaging impact of central heating, gas cookers, cleaning product chemicals, and mold on our lungs.
  
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• Cardiologist says 'internet cult' lies about statins 

  24-07-2017 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Steven Nissen, chairman of cardiovascular medicine at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, said ‘pseudoscience’ about the dangers of statins and the benefits of fad diets was rife online.
  
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• Being smarter means you are more likely to use stereotypes

  24-07-2017 22:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study from New York University found thatpeople with higher cognitive abilities are more likely to learn and apply social stereotypes. But, they're also better able to unlearn them.
  
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• ​This Instagram Account Is Going Viral For Its Seriously Amazing Beauty Deals

  24-07-2017 22:24
  Whoever thought of this is a genius.
  
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• Parents of Charlie Gard talk of time wasted by legal battle – video

  24-07-2017 22:13
  The parents of critically ill Charlie Gard have said a ‘whole lot of time has been wasted’ and treatment is no longer an option for their son, who has mitochondrial disease. Chris Gard and Connie Yates have been fighting legal proceedings for five months to be allowed to take their son abroad for experimental treatmentsCharlie Gard’s parents end legal battle as time runs out for critically ill babyContinue reading...
  
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• This TV Star Says There Are 3 Pieces Of Parenting Advice You Should ALWAYS Ignore

  24-07-2017 21:54
  From one mom to another.
  
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• How to stop worrying about your baby's sleeping pattern

  24-07-2017 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wendy Hall, a professor in the school of nursing at the University of British Columbia, explains techniques for parents to help their children while staying calm about their sleep.
  
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• Using money to buy time is linked to increased happiness

  24-07-2017 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts lead by Harvard Business School have found that paying to delegate household chores has psychological benefits, reducing time management stresses and increasing life satisfaction.
  
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• Kansas University studies people's 'attachment styles'

  24-07-2017 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the University of Kansas found that people with higher anxiety are more likely to dissolve ties, while those who are secure are better able to manage their connections.
  
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• Charlie Gard parents end legal fight for 'beautiful' baby

  24-07-2017 20:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Letting "gorgeous" Charlie go is "the hardest thing we'll ever have to do", his parents say.
  
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• 5 Types Of Vaginal Odors You Should Know About—And What They Mean For Your Health

  24-07-2017 20:28
  If something smells fishy, don't panic.
  
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• Those who failed Sarah Reed must be held to account | Lee Jasper

  24-07-2017 20:17
  Her tragic death was entirely avoidable. Though she had a mental illness, her treatment in Holloway prison was harsh and she took her own life• Lee Jasper is a member of the Sarah Reed Justice CampaignThere were from time to time gasps, cries and exclamations coming from the public, the family and the jury as we sat through Sarah Reed’s inquest at the City Of London coroner’s court, which ended last week.Sarah died on 11 January 2016 while on remand at Holloway women’
  
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• Jenna Dewan Tatum And Channing Tatum Just Celebrated Their Anniversary In A Totally Unexpected Way

  24-07-2017 19:39
  ​They continue to be the cutest couple ever.
  
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• Hypochondriacs may live longer finds Edinburgh Uni study

  24-07-2017 19:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study has indeed found neurotics generally have a higher mortality rate. But the opposite was true for those who rated their health the poorest, say researchers from the University of Edinburgh.
  
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• 6 Things You Should Know About Lube Before Using It

  24-07-2017 18:57
  They're not all created equal.
  
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• Despite Charlie Gard’s tragic story, we must respect the process of our courts | Ian Kennedy

  24-07-2017 18:19
  The judicial process is not infallible, but even heartbreaking decisions must not lead us to undermine the reasoned process that protects all of our rights• Ian Kennedy is emeritus professor of health, law, ethics and policy at UCLNo one can be other than deeply moved by the sad story of Charlie Gard. His short life has been one of illness and suffering. His parents have lived every hour of the past 11 months with the nightmare that is every parent’s worst fear – what’s go
  
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• High-fat diet in pregnancy causes irreversible depression

  24-07-2017 17:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A fatty diet during pregnancy impairs the brain development of children, researchers from Oregon found. It lowers serotonin levels, resulting in mood disorders. The effect cannot be reversed.
  
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• How new brain scans showed Charlie Gard could not be helped

  24-07-2017 17:43
  Lawyer for parents of 11-month-old cites irreversible damage to muscles as legal fight for overseas treatment endsParents end legal battle as time runs out for critically ill babyCharlie Gard: key questions answered
  Charlie Gard’s parents were told last year that their son had irreversible brain damage, but they did not believe the diagnosis and were desperate to try anything that might help him. The end of the legal battle for treatment overseas came when the latest brain scans confirmed
  
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• Milk revolution

  24-07-2017 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Since the first commercial substitute for breast milk was launched in 1865, formula has shaped the workforce.
  
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• This Is How Long Most Couples Date Before Getting Married

  24-07-2017 17:30
  It's longer than you might think.
  
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• Charlie Gard's parents end legal battle as time runs out for critically ill baby

  24-07-2017 17:25
  Chris Gard and Connie Yates announce decision as high court judge was preparing to oversee latest round of five-month legal battleCharlie Gard: key questions answered
  Charlie Gard’s parents have ended their legal fight for their critically ill baby to be flown to the US for experimental treatment, saying it was too late for the process to work. After a five-month court battle, they said at an emotional hearing on Monday that they were abandoning their fight for Charlie to receive the nucle
  
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• Charlie Gard: parents end legal battle as time runs out for critically ill baby

  24-07-2017 17:25
  Chris Gard and Connie Yates announce decision as high court judge was preparing to oversee latest round of five-month legal battleCharlie Gard: key questions answered
  Charlie Gard’s parents have ended their legal fight over treatment for the critically ill baby, saying that it is “too late” for it to work. Chris Gard and Connie Yates announced their decision as a high court judge was preparing to oversee the latest round of a five-month legal battle. Continue reading...
  
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• Timeline: Charlie Gard and his parents' legal battle to save him

  24-07-2017 17:12
  Chris Gard and Connie Yates say it is ‘too late’ for their critically ill baby after fighting to European court of human rightsCharlie Gard: parents end legal fight over critically ill babyThe critically ill baby, Charlie Gard, has been at the centre of a legal fight that has progressed through the UK courts, to the European court of human rights and back to the high court, with his parents forced to suffer months of anguish as they fought to save their child. Continue reading...
  
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• Sculpt Your Booty Like Crazy With These 3 Hip-Thrust Variations

  24-07-2017 17:12
  Bonus: You'll feel it in your abs, too.
  
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• Small decline in MMR vaccination rates could have dramatic effect, experts warn

  24-07-2017 17:00
  A 5% drop in measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations could cause a threefold increase of measles cases, costing the public sector millions, US study showsA small decline in the uptake of vaccines could have a dramatic impact on both public health and the economy, research suggests, as concerns about outbreaks of preventable diseases grow in the US and Europe.The new study reveals that even a 5% drop in uptake of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine among children in the US could result i
  
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• This New Diet Says Some 'Healthy' Foods Might Actually Make You GAIN Weight

  24-07-2017 16:53
  We asked the experts what they think.
  
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• Agreeing with the voices in your head helps your control

  24-07-2017 16:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Manchester found that internal voices, as often experienced by schizophrenia sufferers, that contrast with a person's goals causes them distress.
  
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• For gay men donating blood, the discrimination isn’t over – yet | Michael Segalov

  24-07-2017 16:39
  Gay men can now give blood three months after sex rather than 12. But this so-called progress has little to do with LGBT equality• Michael Segalov is news editor at Huck magazineIt was a Friday morning during sixth form when a man from a blood donation charity came in to speak to us. Most of my year group had recently turned 17 – the age at which it’s legal to donate blood under UK law. The man told us that it was one of the most selfless and necessary acts of kindness and gener
  
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• Lindsey Pelas favoured protein shakes do help you bulk

  24-07-2017 15:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For years critics have argued the flavoured powdered drinks, favoured by Instagram-posting celebrities such as Los Angeles-based bombshell Lindsey Pelas, are ineffective.
  
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• Charlie Gard's parents end legal fight over critically ill baby

  24-07-2017 15:44
  Chris Gard and Connie Yates announce decision as high court judge was preparing to oversee latest round of five-month legal battleCharlie Gard: key questions answered
  Charlie Gard’s parents have ended their legal fight over treatment for the critically ill baby. Chris Gard and Connie Yates announced their decision as a high court judge was preparing to oversee the latest round of a five-month legal battle. Continue reading...
  
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• British and American girls are the fattest in the world

  24-07-2017 15:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The study, led by Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, found more than half of girls in the US and the UK are 'overfat', putting them at risk of diabetes and cancer.
  
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• The 16 different types of happiness that make you healthy

  24-07-2017 15:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine found that experiencing daily feelings of happiness, excitement and amusement reduces inflammation. Inflammation has previously been linked to premature death.
  
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• 'I Failed At My 30-Day Yoga Challenge—Here's What Happened'

  24-07-2017 15:30
  "I found my flow again, just not in the way I expected."
  
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• Kids' £1 sunglasses provide same protection as brands

  24-07-2017 15:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: A research team from the University of Liverpool tested a range of budget glasses – including those from Poundland – and found they exceeded BSI safety levels.
  
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• LA mother reveals how burst implant left breasts drooping

  24-07-2017 14:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mother-of-three Stephanie, 25, from Los Angeles, despised her 'saggy' breasts, which drooped after she had implants at just 17 that were placed 'too high' in her chest - and left her in searing pain.
  
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• Mother reveals how burst implant left her breasts drooping

  24-07-2017 14:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mother-of-three Stephanie, 25, from Los Angeles, despised her 'saggy' breasts, which drooped after she had implants at just 17 that were placed 'too high' in her chest - and left her in searing pain.
  
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• Alcohol may improve memory in social drinkers

  24-07-2017 14:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The study, by researchers from the University of Exeter, looked at the effects of drinking alcohol in a natural setting on memory (stock image).
  
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• South African HIV child treated at birth is now 'cured'

  24-07-2017 13:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A baby from South Africa was given a short course of treatment shortly after birth. At 9 years old is no longer displaying symptoms or signs of the virus being active without any further treatment.
  
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• Heavy drinking will kill almost 63,000 people

  24-07-2017 13:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Research from the University of Sheffield reveals that alcohol misuse will cause 62,905 deaths between 2017 and 2022 and cost the NHS £16.74 billion. Minimum unit pricing may be the solution.
  
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• Share your experiences of accessing help for alcohol misuse

  24-07-2017 13:44
  Amid warnings that heavy drinking will kill 63,000 people over the next five years, we want to hear from readers who have sought help to stop drinkingHealth charities are urging the government to bring in minimum unit pricing of alcohol and to crackdown on drink advertising to avert the “public health crisis” of liver disease deaths.The call comes after it was revealed by Sheffield University’s Alcohol Research Group that alcohol misuse will lead to 62,905 deaths between 2017 a
  
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• Pregnant women confused by how much they should be eating

  24-07-2017 13:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A survey, commissioned by the National Charity Partnership, suggests more than two-thirds of UK mothers-to-be are confused as to how many extra calories they need during pregnancy.
  
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