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• Britain to ban sale of all diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040

  25-07-2017 23:38
  Plans follow French commitment to take polluting vehicles off the road owing to effect of poor air quality on people’s healthAs part of a government strategy to improve air quality, Britain is to ban all new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040 amid fears that rising levels of nitrogen oxide pose a major risk to public health.The commitment, which follows a similar pledge in France, is part of the government’s much-anticipated clean air plan, which has been at the heart of a pro
  
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• ​This Actress Just Got Real About What Filming Her 'Game Of Thrones' Sex Scene Was Like

  25-07-2017 23:28
  ​"I feel like we had a really great day showing these two characters being completely vulnerable with each other."
  
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• Ketamine halved depression in elderly people, study claims

  25-07-2017 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The results from the University of New South Wales provide preliminary evidence suggesting ketamine's effectiveness as an antidepressant when delivered in repeated IV doses.
  
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• 'I Had A Miscarriage': The Innovative Way One Woman Is Encouraging Others To Share Their Stories

  25-07-2017 22:44
  ​“I try to write about things that I know other women can feel but they can’t express."
  
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• US doctor's intervention in Charlie Gard case 'raises ethical questions'

  25-07-2017 21:04
  Critics say Michio Hirano should have been told by judge to see the critically ill baby in person before giving court his opinionAt the heart of the long legal battle to treat Charlie Gard or allow him to die was the figure of Dr Michio Hirano, an eminent doctor and expert in his field, but who had never seen the child he thought he could help. In the wake of the long and damaging case, ethicists say there are questions over the ability of medical experts to come to opinions without fully review
  
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• Cassandra Barns makes a lifetime nutrition plan

  25-07-2017 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cassandra Barns is a nutritionist who specializes in energy, sleep and digestion. She explains how nutrients affect people in different ways at different ages.
  
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• NFL brain study diagnoses CTE in 99% of ex-players' brains

  25-07-2017 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Boston University's famed CTE team, which is analyzing Aaron Hernandez's brain, has released major findings from post-mortems on 202 players' brains, which were donated to research.
  
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• Woman says paraplegic SHEEP helped her battle Lyme disease

  25-07-2017 20:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Zooloist Stacey Venzel, 29, from Seattle, suddenly became ill and too weak to lift her arms or stand butvowed to continue her animal sanctuary work after being spurred on by paralyzed sheep Rocky.
  
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• Western lifestyle 'is making men infertile'

  25-07-2017 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers claim the Western lifestyle has more than halved the sperm count of men in the US, Europe and Australia since the 1970s and could cause human extinction if not addressed.
  
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• Dr James Barry had no choice but to pretend to be a man | Letters

  25-07-2017 20:01
  It was not because she suffered from gender dysphoria in the modern sense, but because women were barred from entering the medical profession, says Louise PerryYour article (Secret transgender Victorian surgeon feted by Historic England, 25 July) incorrectly stated that the first Caesarean section was not performed in Britain until 1833. In fact, the first recorded attempt at C-section took place in 1737, performed by Edinburgh surgeon Mr Smith. The patient, Mrs Paterson, died along with her bab
  
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• Pittsburgh officials may have 'deflected' attention from lead-contaminated water

  25-07-2017 19:43
  According to a report obtained by the Guardian, health officials in Pittsburgh have downplayed the dangers of lead contamination discovered in local waterHealth officials in a major American city downplayed dangers of lead contamination in water even as officials in Flint, Michigan, faced a criminal investigation, according to a report obtained by the Guardian.Related: Philadelphia water department faces class action lawsuit over water testingRelated: Flint water crisis prompts schools nationwid
  
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• More than 86,000 NHS posts vacant, says report

  25-07-2017 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  An official report suggests the NHS in England is short of thousands of staff - particularly nurses and midwives.
  
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• 'I Tried Drinking Plant-Based Protein Shakes After Every Workout—Here's What Happened'

  25-07-2017 19:17
  The results are pretty impressive.
  
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• Exactly What To Do If You Forget To Take Your Birth Control Pill

  25-07-2017 19:10
  First of all, deep breaths.
  
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• Sperm count drop 'could make humans extinct'

  25-07-2017 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Sperm counts in men from North America, Europe and Australia halve in less than 40 years, research warns.
  
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• Sperm counts among western men have halved in last 40 years – study

  25-07-2017 19:00
  Reasons for the ‘shocking’ drop are unclear, say researchers, and represent a huge and neglected area of public health
  Sperm counts among men have more than halved in the last 40 years, research suggests, although the drivers behind the decline remain unclear.The latest findings reveal that between 1973 and 2011, the concentration of sperm in the ejaculate of men in western countries has fallen by an average of 1.4% a year, leading to an overall drop of just over 52%. Related: Men do
  
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• Dozens of US clinics pushing unapproved stem cell therapy

  25-07-2017 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers found 61 clinics are currently offering the treatment in the US - often charging thousands of dollars for procedures that may not be safe or effective.
  
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• Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson struck off by tribunal

  25-07-2017 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Ian Paterson performed unnecessary surgery and asked to be struck off without the need for a hearing.
  
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• Spending Money on Time-Saving Services Will Make You Happier, According to Science

  25-07-2017 18:30
  
  [brightcove:4874680281001 default]This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. They say that money can’t buy happiness. But money can buy you free time, and a new study suggests that’s just about the same thing.The new research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, found that people who spent money on time-saving investments—like hiring a gardener instead of tending to the yard themselves, or paying extra for grocery delivery instead of s
  
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• Asda sparks price war on hair loss drug used by Trump

  25-07-2017 18:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Asda is offering a month's supply of the 1mg tablets, which have been used by US President Donald Trump, for £28 - the equivalent of £1 a day.
  
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• The Heartbreaking Reason Why This Transgender Boy Is Crying

  25-07-2017 18:12
  This photo quickly went viral after his mother posted it on Facebook.
  
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• This Could Happen In Your Hometown—Here's Why You Should Care

  25-07-2017 17:58
  Al Gore's new book 'An Inconvenient Truth Sequel: Truth To Power' argues that the time for change is now.
  
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• How does the US healthcare system compare with other countries?

  25-07-2017 17:49
  As Republicans decide what to do with the current healthcare policy, nearly 26 million Americans remain without insurance – and that number could soon riseDespite US legislation in 2010 that moved the country closer to achieving universal healthcare, costs have continued to rise and nearly 26 million Americans are still uninsured according to the Congressional Budget Office. As Republicans decide whether to repeal or replace the struggling healthcare policy, how does the existing US health
  
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• ​The Worst Drink To Pair With Your High-Protein Meal If You Want To Lose Weight

  25-07-2017 17:20
  It can make you crave junk food hours later, too​
  
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• Heart attack - high levels of THIS could increase your risk and it is NOT blood pressure

  25-07-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  HEART ATTACK could be more likely in people who are genetically predisposed to higher calcium levels, experts have warned.
  
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• Does 'gastric band in a glass' slimming aid work?

  25-07-2017 16:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Nutritionist Fiona Hunter says natural high fibre foods can be more nutritious – and cheaper. But the drink can help snacking addicts - as long as it is used as part of a calorie-controlled diet.
  
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• 9 Women Share What Sex On Their Wedding Night Was Really Like

  25-07-2017 16:49
  It's not always champagne and rose petals.
  
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• Booze is a joy – so stop criticising women for drinking | Julie Bindel

  25-07-2017 16:43
  I love a whisky or a bottle of wine with dinner. Why the drip-feed of negativity and judgment towards women who like a drink?
  • Julie Bindel is a freelance journalist and political activistBooze is a feminist issue. The first time I encountered anti-alcohol sentiments from the sisters was as a teenage activist during one of my first proper meetings. A discussion was taking place about holding a conference on male violence towards women, and somebody asked what we would do afterwards –
  
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• Bacteria on the penis raises the risk of HIV by up to 63%

  25-07-2017 16:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from George Washington University found that a 10-fold increase in certain bacterial species raises the risk of the virus' infection in uncircumcised men by 54 to 63 percent.
  
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• What time you eat causes you to pile on the pounds

  25-07-2017 16:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mice given a lower calorie diet who ate only during the day lost weight. But rodents who eat at night did not– despite having same amount of calories, a University of Texas study found.
  
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• 5 Juice Shots That Are Better Than Your Average Smoothie

  25-07-2017 16:26
  Get all the health benefits and none of the excess sugar.
  
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• Pressure mounts to curtail surgery on intersex children

  25-07-2017 16:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The American Medical Association is considering a proposal to ban genital surgery on intersex children.
  
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• Dog walking could be prescribed for older people - it can boost activity and health

  25-07-2017 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  DOG walking could be key to keeping older people more active, and experts have even suggested it could even could form part of exercise on prescription scheme.
  
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• Eating for two? What to eat when pregnant

  25-07-2017 15:53 via bbc.co.uk
  How much should you eat when you're pregnant? And what nutrients do you need?
  
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• Athletes who have experienced adversity perform better

  25-07-2017 15:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Research involving Nottingham Trent University has found that athletes, such as Jessica Ennis, who have faced moderate levels of adversity benefit from a psychological 'challenge’.
  
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• Headache cure? THIS is the best over the counter painkiller to treat symptoms with

  25-07-2017 15:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  HEADACHES affect more than ten million people in the UK regularly, but knowing which pain relief to choose to treat it can be confusing.
  
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• The Cat Lover In Your Life Will Love These Perfumes

  25-07-2017 15:31
  Buy them right meow.
  
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• High blood pressure medication could be causing THESE unwanted side effects

  25-07-2017 15:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  HIGH blood pressure is believed to affect one in four people in the UK - and is often treated using prescription medication.
  
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• Prostate cancer - THIS test could reveal if YOUR symptoms are serious

  25-07-2017 15:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  PROSTATE cancer symptoms can be hard to spot, but if men suspect they could be suffering with the condition, they can have a PSA test.
  
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• Zebrafish molecules could help repair damaged nerves

  25-07-2017 15:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  University of Edinburgh researchers say they have uncovered a 'vital mechanism' in the damaged spines of zebrafish that helps nerve connections to regrow (stock image)
  
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• Vaginal implants: Report recommends recording complications

  25-07-2017 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Better communication is needed over the use of vaginal mesh implants, says NHS report.
  
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• Increasing marijuana use with age is linked to depression

  25-07-2017 15:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that dramatically increasing cannabis use from the age of 15 to 19 significantly affects a person's ability to experience pleasure.
  
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• I’ve been popping antidepressants since I was 16. Why is this a bad thing?

  25-07-2017 15:00
  I was first prescribed depression medication five years ago and it’s now part of my self-care routine. It’s good for young people to take control of their mental healthI have been on the antidepressant citalopram for the best part of five years now – popping my pill is as much a part of my morning routine as brushing my teeth or drinking a cup of tea. I used to romanticise it, pretending the water I washed it down with was vodka. Nowadays, I think of it more as an important mom
  
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• Soaring NHS vacancies prompt warnings of 'desperate' understaffing

  25-07-2017 14:15
  Data from NHS Digital shows number of available posts rose 12% over last year, and highlights shrinking nursing workforceThe number of vacancies in the NHS has soared by 12% over the last year, prompting warnings that the service is facing “desperate” problems of understaffing.
  Figures released on Tuesday by NHS Digital show that the number of full-time equivalent posts available rose from 26,424 in March 2016 to 30,613 in March 2017 – the highest number on record.Related: Nurs
  
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• Mum realises daughter's bruises were signs of rare cancer

  25-07-2017 14:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Laura Handley, 29, from Worcestershire, spotted the same marks James had on Tazmin, 1. Doctors diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) a rare cancer which progresses rapidly.
  
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• NHS job vacancies have rocketed by 30% in 2 years

  25-07-2017 14:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In total, the experimental statistics, collected by NHS Jobs, shows there were 30,613 unfilled vacancies in England in March this year. Of these, 38 per cent were for nurses or midwives.
  
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• Woman credits SURPRISING new treatment for curing her chronic urticaria

  25-07-2017 13:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  TWO years ago Jen Ferguson was virtually housebound.
  
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• Amazon set to enter US drug store market

  25-07-2017 13:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The online giant could grab as much as $50 billion in prescription sales. There is speculation on the move after the Seattle-based company has reportedly hired a health tech team.
  
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• HIV spread is almost zero among gay men being treated

  25-07-2017 13:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of New South Wales found that no new cases of HIV arose among gay men with infected partners despite them having regular sex without condoms for four years.
  
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• Chris Warton reveals bum toning moves for bikini bottoms

  25-07-2017 13:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Personal trainer and director of the Better Body Group, Chris Wharton, has revealed the moves you need to sculpt the perfect rear for each of this summer's most popular bikini styles.
  
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