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• Watch this man play the saxophone during brain surgery

  31-08-2017 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dan Fabbio, a 25-year-old music teacher in New York, played the saxophone during his operation so researchers could make sure the part of his brain that processes music was not damaged.
  
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• Walking a dog does wonders for your MENTAL health

  31-08-2017 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The researchers at the University of Liverpool found owners are more strongly motivated to go dog walking because it makes them feel happy, rather than its other health and social benefits.
  
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• LA health worker is fighting the spread of syphilis

  31-08-2017 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roberto Rocha from the Los Angeles County Public Health Department tracks people with STDs down to get them treated. Syphilis cases in LA rose 47 percent from 2011 to 2015.
  
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• The Easy Workout Routine That Helped This Woman Lose 40 Pounds

  31-08-2017 23:40
  "I feel good about my body, but I also have more energy, I'm happier, and I am healthier than I've ever been."
  
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• Test reveals how your perception compares to others'

  31-08-2017 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a study of 2,000 people, UK firm Lenstore has uncovered a number of trends among those who see faces in everyday objects, revealing women and religious people are more likely than others.
  
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• Boots cuts price of morning-after pill after weeks of controversy

  31-08-2017 23:39
  High street chemist will sell cheaper generic version in all its stores by October but it is still more expensive than at rivalsBoots has cut the price of emergency contraception weeks after it sparked outrage by refusing to do so in case it encouraged women to have sex.The high street chemist announced on Thursday that it had started to sell a new, cheaper generic version of the morning-after pill in 38 of its stores and would make it available in all 2,500 by October.Related: Wake up, Boots. Y
  
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• Neuroscientists decode Rafael Nadal's superhuman reflexes

  31-08-2017 23:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Neuroscientists from Columbia University who study perception and coordination explain to Daily Mail Online how tennis star Rafael Nadal , who is playing tonight, crafts such expert shots.
  
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• Man pops an abscess on his cheek with a pair of scissors

  31-08-2017 23:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. A man posted a minute and a half video of him puncturing an abscess with a pair of scissors. The abscess popped and was able to release yellowish pus.
  
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• Why apes' abilities have been misunderstood for decades

  31-08-2017 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers in the US and the UK say that apes' intelligence may be entirely misunderstood because researchers have so far failed to measure it fairly and accurately.
  
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• Do You Share Too Much About Your Relationship? 3 Ways To Check Yourself

  31-08-2017 21:48
  Some things are better confined to pillow talk.
  
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• Most physical therapists face sexual assault from patients

  31-08-2017 21:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  More than 80 percent of nearly 900 physical therapists surveyed said they have encountered sexual remarks, touches, indecent exposure and sexual assault.
  
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• This Woman's Hair Transformation Is Nothing Short Of Incredible

  31-08-2017 21:22
  She suffers from alopecia, a form of hair loss.
  
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• This Genius Trick For Smooth, Callus-Free Feet Actually Works

  31-08-2017 21:19
  It's $4. Enough said.
  
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• Map reveals more than 20% of every US state is obese

  31-08-2017 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New figures from the Centers from Disease Control ans Prevention show that more than 20 percent of adults in every state are obese, and that in five states in America more than 35 percent are obese.
  
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• ​Where To Find The Best Sales This Labor Day Weekend

  31-08-2017 20:58
  Including deals on clothes, shoes, fitness apparel, and more.
  
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• Puretta tool promises to clean poo from toothbrushes

  31-08-2017 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study has shown that 60 percent of toothbrushes in shared bathrooms are infected with fecal bacteria. A new toothbrush-cleaning tool claims it can banish 99.9 percent of this bacteria.
  
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• New research reveals why is yawning so contagious

  31-08-2017 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  New research sheds light on why yawns are so contagious.
  
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• What does pelvic mesh do and why are women suing over it? – explainer

  31-08-2017 20:00
  Urogynaecological mesh is used to treat stress incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse – and it has triggered class actions in the US, UK and Australia Urogynaecological meshes (sometimes known as transvaginal meshes) are used to treat stress incontinence, a condition that can lead to women leaking from their bladder when doing impact activities such as running and jumping, or when sneezing or coughing. The condition is very common in women after childbirth and at the menopause – arou
  
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• Belly fat releases proteins that fuel the growth of cancer

  31-08-2017 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stomach fat releases a protein that turns healthy cell turns into cancerous ones, Michigan State University have found. Known as visceral fat, it is considered 'metabolically active' say researchers.
  
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• Hurricane Harvey cripples the health system in Texas

  31-08-2017 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hurricane Harvey leaves the medical system crippled as it tries to overcome shortages, damage and uninsured people. The elderly and mentally ill are also a concern because of their medical conditions.
  
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• NHS to spend £100m bringing in up to 3,000 GPs from abroad

  31-08-2017 19:47
  Recruiters will earn about £20,000 for each new GP as part of the NHS England initiative to alleviate cripping shortagesThe NHS plans to spend £100m bringing in up to 3,000 GPs from abroad to help alleviate serious shortages that have left surgeries struggling to run properly. Recruitment agencies will earn about £20,000 for each GP they succeed in placing in a family doctor practice in England as part of the NHS England initiative.Related: NHS trusts' overspend is £3bn h
  
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• Woman got meningitis from a tick bite in New York City

  31-08-2017 19:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dee Vandenburg, of Staten Island, was at her home near a deer park earlier this year when she was bitten by a deer tick.
  
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• 'I Tested 15 Different Mascaras From Sephora—Here's What Happened'

  31-08-2017 19:14
  Plus, what the best ones actually look like.
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow Just Got Brutally Honest About How Hard Relationships Can Be

  31-08-2017 19:12
  "I've f—ed up so many relationships."
  
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• This Man's Teenage Crush Called Him Just As He Was Going To Commit Suicide—Now They're Married

  31-08-2017 18:49
  We’re not crying—you’re crying.
  
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• 'Why I Love Foam Rolling In The Nude'

  31-08-2017 18:16
  Our associate fitness editor swears by the benefits of foam-rolling au natural.
  
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• Does Honey Ever Really Go Bad?

  31-08-2017 18:11
  Read this if you've had the same jar in your pantry for...forever.
  
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• Other people's odours are key to human bonding

  31-08-2017 18:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  University of California San Diego experts have found out how signals in tadpole brains (pictured) affect whether they bond with other tadpoles in a move that could help us understand attraction.
  
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• Don’t bother trying to stifle that yawn!

  31-08-2017 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at Nottingham University made the discovery after showing 36 adults video clips of yawning to study the copycat effect.
  
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• NHS launches £100m drive to recruit foreign GPs

  31-08-2017 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Contracts offered to recruitment agencies to help NHS boost workforce by 5,000 GPs.
  
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• We can't live longer than 115 years old, scientists say

  31-08-2017 17:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The research by statisticians at Tilburg and Rotterdam's Erasmus universities said women can live to a maximum of 115.7 years, while men can only hope for 114.1 years at the most.
  
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• Flu vaccine very effective in children, but not elderly

  31-08-2017 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Last year's winter flu jab worked well for children and adults - but not for the over-65s, data shows.
  
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• 5 Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

  31-08-2017 17:08
  Spending time with a dog or cat—or even a goldfish!—can make you happier and healthier
  
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• 5 Things You Need To Know If You're Trying To Get To Your High School Weight

  31-08-2017 17:06
  It's all about being realistic.
  
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• Kabul man's toe replaces thumb after losing it in bomb

  31-08-2017 16:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Irfaan-ul-lah, 22, from Kabul, Afghanistan, was caught up in a bomb blast two years ago that caused him to lose his right thumb and three fingers. He says he felt 'helpless' and dependent on others.
  
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• NHS no longer uses post-it notes for heart transplants

  31-08-2017 16:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The pioneering system is 300 times faster, NHS Blood and Transplant experts claim, and has removed around 40 lengthy steps from the organ matching process.
  
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• The Shocking Ways A Toxic Person Can Affect Your Life

  31-08-2017 16:35
  Don't get caught up in their emotional wake.
  
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• Half a million pacemaker patients are at risk of hack

  31-08-2017 16:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  To perform the update, doctors need to put the device in back-up mode. Abbott warned some patients need to be in a clinic with temporary generators in case there is a malfunction.
  
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• Children of insomniacs fall asleep later researchers say

  31-08-2017 16:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the universities of Warwick and Basel found the same is not true for fathers as they typically spend less time with their children and therefore have less influence on their sleep.
  
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• ​5 Reasons You Have Bumps Down There Besides Herpes

  31-08-2017 16:24
  ​A happy trail isn't always a smooth one.
  
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• Florida girl with big brain has condition with no name

  31-08-2017 16:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Katie Renfroe has a 'one in a million' condition doctors can't identify. As her disorder remains undiagnosed, her future prognosis is unknown. But her family, from Florida, say she is happy.
  
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• ​6 Things You Can Do If You Think A Loved One Is Suicidal

  31-08-2017 15:53
  Don't be afraid to talk to them about it.
  
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• The Cat Lover In Your Life Will Love These Beauty Products

  31-08-2017 15:31
  Buy them right meow.
  
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• This Is The Best Pair Of Nude Underwear For Every Skin Tone And Shape

  31-08-2017 15:30
  Say goodbye to that sad beige thong.
  
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• NHS botched up a removal of the contraceptive implant

  31-08-2017 15:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Megan O'Shea, 24, from Whitfield, said at one point a nurse used her entire little finger to try and grasp the implant, leaving her bleeding with 'torn up' skin. She has issued a complaint against NHS Tayside.
  
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• Narcissists actually don't like looking at themselves

  31-08-2017 14:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Those displaying clear signs of being extremely interested in themselves feel distressed when viewing their own mug shot, scientists from the University of Graz found.
  
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• Hacking risk leads to recall of 500,000 pacemakers due to patient death fears

  31-08-2017 14:23
  FDA overseeing crucial firmware update in US to patch security holes and prevent hijacking of pacemakers implanted in half a million peopleAlmost half a million pacemakers have been recalled by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to fears that their lax cybersecurity could be hacked to run the batteries down or even alter the patient’s heartbeat.The recall won’t see the pacemakers removed, which would be an invasive and dangerous medical procedure for the 465,000 people who
  
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• Falkirk son inherits Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease like dad

  31-08-2017 14:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andrew Frerich, 51, and son Calum, from Falkirk, Scotland, both live with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. His father says Calum 'doesn't realise he has limitations' and hurts himself.
  
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• NHS hospitals overspend by almost £4billion in 12 months

  31-08-2017 14:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Nuffield Trust health think tank found NHS trusts were almost £3billion deeper in the red at the end of March than was reported in their official accounts.
  
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• Brazilian girl born without a face defies odds

  31-08-2017 13:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT:Vitória Marchioli, from Brazil, was born with her eyes, mouth and nose displaced. Doctors have her hours to live but she turned nine this month.
  
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