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• 7 Of The Most Hilarious Sexy Halloween Costume Ideas This Year

  10-08-2017 23:49
  Wait until you see the poop emoji-inspired one...
  
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• Fructose-free diet can cut your risk of obesity in days

  10-08-2017 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Professor Jean-Marc Schwartz at Touro University in California found that removing fructose can improve your health in only eight days.
  
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• Fruit fly study reveals why humans need personal space

  10-08-2017 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Western University found that the need for personal space all has to do with dopamine - the neurotransmitter that controls pleasure and reward.
  
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• Conjoined twin sisters subjected to medical 'experiments'

  10-08-2017 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As children, Masha and Dasha Krivoshlyopova from Russia were burnt, starved and electrocuted. Yet despite sharing the same genetics, their personalities were very different.
  
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• Irregular heartbeat warning: People with kidney problems 'more likely to suffer'

  10-08-2017 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  PEOPLE with kidney problems are more likely to suffer from a potentially fatal irregular heartbeat, warns new research.
  
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• Trump declares opioid crisis a 'national emergency'

  10-08-2017 22:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will officially declare the opioid crisis a 'national emergency' and pledged to ramp up government efforts to combat the epidemic.
  
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• This Is The Best-Selling Anti-Aging Face Mask At Sephora

  10-08-2017 22:29
  We also got them to spill about their most popular acne-treating face mask—and one that works for everyone.
  
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• Why middle-aged men are cycling more - it's not to get fit

  10-08-2017 22:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The number of middle-aged British men who are taking up cycling is growing. The men said that they enjoy it because it makes them feel connected to others and celebrate mastering tasks.
  
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• Sally Brown reveals emotional abuse signs in relationships

  10-08-2017 22:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Does your partner mock you, ignore you or even control what you wear? Sally Brown, a British psychologist, reveals 14 signs of emotional abuse in a relationship that you can't ignore.
  
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• Fall's Hottest Shoe Trend Is Actually Great For Your Feet

  10-08-2017 22:12
  Add a pair of Oxfords—or a few—to your wardrobe.
  
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• Mental health experts praise celebrities for opening up

  10-08-2017 21:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  By expressing their personal troubles, celebrities are impacting and inspiring more honest discussion about mental health and removing the stigma from these issues.
  
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• Liam Hemsworth Just Declared His Commitment To Miley Cyrus In A MAJOR Way

  10-08-2017 21:53
  It involves a ring...
  
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• Gene editing used to eliminate viruses in pigs

  10-08-2017 21:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at Harvard and a private company used the precision gene editing tool Crispr-Cas9 and gene repair technology to deactivate 100 percent of the virus in a line of pig cells.
  
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• 'Nap Bars' Are Officially A Thing Now—Would You Try It?

  10-08-2017 21:47
  The top bed in a bunk at "Siesta & Go" is 12 U.S. cents per minute.
  
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• 5 Signs You Might Have A Stomach Ulcer

  10-08-2017 21:43
  Bloating and heartburn are only the tip of the iceberg.
  
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• Chelsea Manning Posed In A Swimsuit To Celebrate Her New 'Freedom' As A Transgender Woman

  10-08-2017 21:10
  "My goal is to use these next six months to figure out where I want to go."
  
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• Screening tool maps 'junk DNA' for mystery gene mutations

  10-08-2017 20:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The tool, developed by Columbia University, explores the 98 percent of the human genome often referred to as biological 'dark matter' - because it's as mysterious as space.
  
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• Emotional abuse signs in your relationship

  10-08-2017 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Does your partner mock you, ignore you or even control what you wear? Sally Brown, a British psychologist, reveals 14 signs of emotional abuse in a relationship that you can't ignore.
  
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• Kind, sweet twin conjoined for life to psychopath sister

  10-08-2017 20:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As children, Masha and Dasha Krivoshlyopova from Russia were burnt, starved and electrocuted. Yet despite sharing the same genetics, their personalities were very different.
  
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• Weight loss warning: The six surprising foods with HIDDEN sugar ruining your diet

  10-08-2017 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  OBESITY levels are rising in the UK, and increasing sugar consumption has been identified as one of the main culprits. But even if you ditch chocolate, sweets and ice-cream from your diet, there are a number of unlikely foods packed with hidden sugar.
  
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• Gene editing to remove viruses brings transplant organs from pigs a step closer

  10-08-2017 20:00
  Study shows gene editing can remove porcine endogenous retroviruses from DNA, potentially making it safe to grow human transplant organs in pigs Growing human transplant organs in pigs has become a more realistic prospect after scientists used advanced gene editing to remove threatening viruses from the animals’ DNA.Porcine endogenous retroviruses (Pervs) are permanently embedded in the pig genome but research has shown they can infect human cells, posing a potential hazard.Related: Human-
  
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• Martial arts makes juvenile delinquents less violent

  10-08-2017 19:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Karate Kid film showed a schoolboy learning karate can combat bullying. Now psychologists have found martial arts reduces physical and verbal aggression.
  
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• Food poisoning warning: Can eggs still infect YOU with salmonella?

  10-08-2017 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  FOOD poisoning is caused by eating contaminated food - and this week the safety of eggs was called into question after pesticide was used in the production of Dutch eggs distributed to the UK. But what about the famous cause of food poisoning in eggs - salmonella?
  
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• Man plagued by maggots through breathing tube in New York

  10-08-2017 19:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steven Wenger was left disabled after a car accident 26 years ago. His breathing tube while at a New York state group home was invaded twice by maggots.
  
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• A low-calorie diet is the key to youth, scientists claim

  10-08-2017 19:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, analyzed how aging affects our circadian rhythm - the body's 'clock' - and slowly derails metabolism over time.
  
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• New Hampshire sues drug company for misleading marketing

  10-08-2017 19:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The state of New Hampshire sued Purdue Pharma for deceptive marketing of OxyContin on Tuesday. Many local governments have filed similar suits against drug companies this year.
  
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• At least 3.4 MILLION Americans have epilepsy

  10-08-2017 19:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The CDC's first ever report on the disorder reveals the rate of epilepsy cases in both adults and children increased by almost a million between 2010 and 2015, with upticks seen nationwide.
  
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• Seeing without eyes: The world of nonvisual photoreception

  10-08-2017 18:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A University of Maryland researcher says that light sensitive cells are also found outside the eyes, generally to regulate sleep and wake and other cycles synchronized to the changes of day and night.
  
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• Why This Celeb Couple Is Taking a 'Month of Silence' After Their Baby is Born

  10-08-2017 18:36
  We asked an expert if that's even a good idea.
  
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• 'I Tried Eating An Avocado Every Day For A Week—Here's What Happened'

  10-08-2017 18:34
  It was harder than it sounds.
  
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• Yoga can help improve memory

  10-08-2017 18:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brazilian researchers found yoga-loving pensioners had a thicker prefrontal cortex - the region of the brain involved in complex cognition.
  
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• Nepal outlaws custom of exiling women during their periods

  10-08-2017 18:22
  Campaigners welcome introduction of jail sentences and fines for isolating women during menstruation but warn education is needed to end stigma Nepal has passed a law criminalising the practice of banishing women to huts during their periods.
  The ancient Hindu tradition of Chhaupadi, whereby women are confined to animal sheds during menstruation to keep “impurity” out of the home, was banned by the supreme court in 2005. Related: Nepal’s bleeding shame: menstruating women banis
  
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• Everything You Need To Know About Fecal Transplants

  10-08-2017 18:01
  Apparently they can "re-poop-ulate" your body with good bacteria...
  
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• Chemicals in cereal could make you fat

  10-08-2017 17:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Butylhydroxytoluene, often added to cereals to protect nutrients, was one of three endocrine disruptors tested by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center researchers.
  
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• The Star Of 'Naked' Swears By This Workout Gear For Her Sweat Sessions

  10-08-2017 17:07
  ​She hits the gym four to five days per week.
  
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• 7 Things You Need To Know If You're Counting Calories To Lose Weight​

  10-08-2017 16:52
  One biggie: The calories in cupcakes and carrots are not created equal.
  
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• Am I drinking too much alcohol? Take this quiz

  10-08-2017 16:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  How do you know if 'happy hour' has turned into a concerning issue?
  Take this 10-step test, made in association with the World Health Organization, to find out.
  
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• If You're Asking Yourself These Five Questions, It's Time To See A Dermatologist

  10-08-2017 16:39
  Weird nail discoloration? Yup, see your doc.
  
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• What is Lyme Disease? How do you get it and what are the symptoms?

  10-08-2017 16:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  LYME Disease is a growing problem in the UK.
  
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• Why Sunlight Is So Good For You

  10-08-2017 16:36
  
  [brightcove:4928980315001 default]This article originally appeared on Time.com.Even Hippocrates believed that the changing seasons had something to do with health—and that the key was how much available daylight there was during different times of the year.Many centuries later, it’s clear he was onto something. As people spend more time indoors staring at computer and television screens, scientists are starting to appreciate how exposure to sunlight affects various body systems.The m
  
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• Vitamin B3 may prevent miscarriages and birth defects, study suggests

  10-08-2017 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Researchers from the Victor Chang Institute in Sydney call the news "a double breakthrough".
  
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• Here's How to Take a Perfect Vacation

  10-08-2017 16:27
  
  [brightcove:5406267254001 default]This article originally appeared on Time.com.Taking time off from work or the daily grind not only helps people de-stress and feel happier, but it also helps productivity and mood—as long as you do it right.But the barrier to entry is high, since many Americans don’t even take their allotted vacation time. Fewer Americans are going on vacation now than in the past: Data suggests that Americans used to take nearly three weeks of vacation a year in 200
  
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• The 5 Best Healthy Jerkys You Can Get On Amazon

  10-08-2017 16:21
  Jerky isn't just for bros anymore.
  
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• 'I'm A 22-Year-Old Recovering Alcoholic—This Is The One Thing That's Helped Me Stay Sober'

  10-08-2017 16:17
  "I was on a downward spiral that everyone could see but me."
  
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• 11 Reddit Users Share The Cringe-Worthy Details Of Their Worst Sex Injuries

  10-08-2017 16:07
  ​Ouch.
  
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• US doctors have been paid $47M to push painkillers

  10-08-2017 16:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Boston Medical Center found that payments worth $46,158,388 were paid to 68,177 doctors during a 28-month study. They are concerned this could influence prescriptions.
  
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• Cancer warning: Eating large amounts of THESE foods could be deadly

  10-08-2017 15:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  CANCER of the endometrium - the lining of the uterus or womb - is one of the most common in women. However eating particular foods, such as mushrooms, liver and shellfish could up your risk, thanks to a metal they contain, cadmium.
  
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• UK NHS spending now matches that in other EU nations

  10-08-2017 15:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Healthcare spending amounted to 9.8 per cent of Britain's GDP in 2014 - a similar figure to that in other EU nations, according to an in-depth analysis by two economists.
  
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• NHS crisis: Number of patients waiting for surgery tops 4m

  10-08-2017 15:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Data showed 3.83 million patients on the waiting list for non-urgent hospital care in June - an increase of 20,000 on May. Experts have slammed the 'terrible' NHS England statistics.
  
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• Meet 4 Incredible Women Who Are Truly Changing The Game

  10-08-2017 15:35
  In this video, they share their stories firsthand.
  
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