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• FDA to make smaller condoms for US men's smaller penises

  13-10-2017 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The average erect penis in America is 5.57 inches, about an inch shorter than the standard condom size. The FDA has made a policy change that will allow companies to make smaller condoms.
  
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• Today Is 'No Bra Day'—Here’s Why People Are Pissed About It

  13-10-2017 23:00
  People on the Internet are NOT happy.
  
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• There is no such thing as sex addiction, experts say

  13-10-2017 22:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Harvey Weinstein was checked into rehab in Arizona for sex addiction on Friday as dozens of women accuse him of rape, sexual assault or inappropriate behavior.
  
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• These Ingrown Hair-Removal Videos Are Bizarrely Mesmerizing

  13-10-2017 21:54
  Move over, pimple-popping videos.
  
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• Blake Lively Just Revealed A Makeup Artist Filmed Her While She Was Sleeping

  13-10-2017 21:54
  The actress is speaking up about her own disturbing experiences with sexual harassment in Hollywood.
  
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• ​The Best Shampoos For Thinning Hair

  13-10-2017 21:45
  Pick up one of these shampoos to help care for thinning hair and promote scalp health.
  
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• How To (Finally) Have Your First Orgasm

  13-10-2017 21:45
  Because being an orgasm virgin is way more common than you think.
  
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• 'Exactly How I Lost 40 Pounds After Years Of Yo-Yo Dieting'

  13-10-2017 20:38
  Katie Dunlop was able to lose more than 20 pounds in just six months.
  
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• Here's How You Should Be Using Every Brush In Your Makeup Brush Set

  13-10-2017 20:33
  Steal the makeup artists' pro tips for each one.
  
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• London woman battled agonising Lyme disease for 16 years

  13-10-2017 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rhiannon Collins, 23, from Erith, south-east London, was bitten by a tick when she was just four years old. For 19 years she sufferedjoint dislocation, severe muscle pain and crushing fatigue.
  
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• Exactly What To Do If You Notice A Lump in Your Breast

  13-10-2017 20:32
  We asked the experts.
  
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• ​This Is Your Best Weight Loss Strategy, According To Your Zodiac Sign

  13-10-2017 20:31
  Let the stars decide the best plan for you.
  
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• Fathers get the baby blues just as bad over preterm birth

  13-10-2017 20:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fathers are just as likely to be worry and develop depression as mothers are when couples are faced with the possibility of a preterm birth, according to a new study conducted in Frankfurt, Germany.
  
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• Arthritis warning: Doing THESE three activities can increase risk of knee osteoarthritis

  13-10-2017 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  ARTHRITIS is inflammation of the joint, and osteoarthritis of the knee can cause severe pain and affect quality of life. Don’t overdo these three positions.
  
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• These Women Wrote Hilarious Odes To Their Periods On Twitter

  13-10-2017 19:46
  "Thanks for making me paranoid about staining anything that my butt touches when you're around."
  
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• Lindsey Hubley contracts flesh-eating bacteria after birth

  13-10-2017 19:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lindsey Hubley, 33, gave birth to her son at a hospital in Nova Scotia. She is now suing the hospital after she contracted necrotizing fascitis which left her with all four limbs amputated.
  
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• This Is Why You're Not Seeing Results From Your Dance Workouts

  13-10-2017 19:38
  It's an easy (and important) fix.
  
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• Father's diet before conception impacts child's health

  13-10-2017 19:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, studied male fruit flies and the type of diet they consumed. They found that those who consumed a low carb and high protein diet had healthier offspring.
  
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• The bizarre ways Fall can affect our health

  13-10-2017 19:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While we've all heard of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), there are many other conditions that are more likely to strike in fall, once summer has become a distant memory, Dr Sarah Brewer explains.
  
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• UK raids uncover suspected suppliers of deadly diet drug

  13-10-2017 19:10
  Exclusive: US bodybuilding star and an ex-conman are linked to UK sales of the toxic diet drug DNP following searches on premises in CumbriaA series of raids in northern England has uncovered an operation suspected of selling a deadly fat-burning chemical used by bodybuilders that has killed eight young people in Britain in the last two years.Around 11 kilos of the chemical 2,4-dinitrophenol, known as DNP, was found last month at premises in Wigton, Cumbria, alongside other legal supplements and
  
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• 'I felt like I was burning up from the inside out': what are the effects of DNP?

  13-10-2017 19:10
  Eight people have died in Britain in the last two years taking the drug. Other users have said it left them sweating, faint and unable to functionWhat doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, they say. But 2,4-Dinitrophenol, or DNP, might be the exception to the rule: it is apt to do both.A spate of deaths in Britain in recent years has highlighted the dangers of a chemical used not just by bodybuilders but by slimmers too.Continue reading...
  
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• 'Dr Huge': the champion of dangerous weight-loss drug DNP

  13-10-2017 19:10
  Former US champion bodybuilder, Charles ‘Dr Huge’ Hughes and convicted fraudster, Scott Cavell, market the deadly pills online through their company Enhanced AthleteThe two men behind Sacramento-based Enhanced Athlete – the company believed to be behind UK sales of the deadly weight-loss drug DNP – are a former lawyer and champion bodybuilder, known as Dr Tony Huge, and a convicted fraudster, Scott Cavell, who served time in Ireland and the US.Dr Huge – whose real n
  
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• Are You Drinking Too Much Sparkling Water?

  13-10-2017 18:36
  Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Common hair loss drug could slash risk of prostate cancer

  13-10-2017 18:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: South Korean scientists discovered men taking the male pattern baldness drug finasteride, used by US President Donald Trump, slashed their PSA levels by a third.
  
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• Man, 63, suffered AMNESIA due to a cryo-chamber

  13-10-2017 18:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The unnamed male, 63, believed to be from Switzerland, was hospitalised after presenting with sudden memory loss 30 minutes after leaving a -140C 'cryo-chamber'.
  
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• Girl's lung collapsed after screaming at One Direction

  13-10-2017 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The girl became short of breath during the concert but continued cheering "because she was a super fan".
  
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• Overweight child?

  13-10-2017 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The key advice for helping children maintain a healthy weight and reducing their risk of obesity.
  
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• Christine Bailey reveals the 3-day happiness diet

  13-10-2017 17:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Christine Bailey, a nutritional therapist based in London, is the author of new book, The Brain Boost Diet Plan. Here she reveals some extracts to get you feeling great.
  
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• 'First female nipple' broadcast in daytime TV advert for breast cancer

  13-10-2017 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  The advertisement for breast cancer awareness was seen on TV on Friday and will be fully broadcast on Monday.
  
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• Magic mushrooms may 'reset' brains of depressed patients

  13-10-2017 17:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The active ingredient in magic mushrooms may help depressed patients' brains to 'reboot,' an Imperial College London study shows. Participants reported immediate and lasting improvements.
  
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• Robots could soon replace hospital porters

  13-10-2017 17:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 'Noah' bots (pictured) distribute supplies in the Guangzhou Women and Children's Hospital in the capital of South China’s Guangdong Province.
  
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• 13 Celebs Who've Spoken Openly About Being Sexually Assaulted And Harassed

  13-10-2017 17:16
  "I was afraid it was my fault."
  
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• 13 Celebs Who've Spoken Openly About Being Sexually Assaulted

  13-10-2017 17:16
  "I was afraid it was my fault."
  
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• Heart condition WARNING: Why you should NEVER ignore shortness of breath

  13-10-2017 17:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  SUDDEN shortness of breath is the most common reason for visiting hospital A&E. This is why you should never ignore it.
  
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• NHS plans could see patients banned from A&E

  13-10-2017 16:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The pilot plans, reportedly seen by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, are being touted as a way to avoid a crisis in the coming months, following the disastrous winter it endured last year.
  
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• How To Get Free Beauty Samples Online Right Now

  13-10-2017 16:37
  They'll arrive at your doorstep in two days with free shipping.
  
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• Cancer CURE? Drug from SEA CREATURE could hold treatment answers

  13-10-2017 16:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cancer, dementia and HIV could be treated with a drug made from an ocean creature, it’s been revealed.
  
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• Foods Natalie Portman's cut out to clear her adult acne

  13-10-2017 16:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With her skin looking flawless, you would never imagine thatNatalie Portman once had an acne problem. The Oscar winner actress has sharedhow she overcame the skin condition.
  
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• Daily dose of broccoli could prevent heart disease

  13-10-2017 15:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Penn State University found mice fed a diet supplemented with broccoli are better able to tolerate digestive issues. This may be due to a substance in broccoli that promotes gut health.
  
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• Erectile dysfunction: THIS supplement could improve sexual health for less than £5

  13-10-2017 15:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  ERECTILE dysfunction and motility of sperm could be improved for under a fiver.
  
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• This Move Will Help You Build Your Strongest Biceps EVER

  13-10-2017 15:30
  This is a major upgrade from dumbbell curls.
  
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• 'Psychotic nympho' Halloween outfit criticised by psychiatrists

  13-10-2017 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Psychiatrists say the outfit stigmatises mental illness and is "one of the worst" they have seen.
  
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• Every extra two pounds cuts down your life by two months

  13-10-2017 14:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Edinburgh believe that holding excess weight may shorten a person's life by raising their risk of coronary artery disease. Smoking reduces lifespan the most.
  
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• Flu jab 2017: Side effects and possible reactions to the winter injection

  13-10-2017 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  FLU jabs might not work on the elderly, according to the NHS. However, experts are still advising people to be vaccinated - here are the side-effects and possible reactions you should know about.
  
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• DNA study provides insight into how to live longer

  13-10-2017 13:59 via bbc.co.uk
  A year in school adds nearly a year to your life, study in Edinburgh shows.
  
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• Cancer treatment lets survivors pass on their tumour genes

  13-10-2017 13:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Professor Maciej Henneberg from the University of Adelaide believes modern medicine allows genetic material that predisposes people to poor health to be passed on between generations.
  
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• Flu jab 2017: Get the CHEAPEST vaccine in THIS supermarket - Boots is charging double!

  13-10-2017 13:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE CHEAPEST flu jab is available in Asda this year at just £5 while Boots is selling the vaccine for £12.
  
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• Flu jab 2017: Does it REALLY work? Why the NHS is ‘WORRIED’ about injection effectiveness

  13-10-2017 13:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE NHS is more “scared” than ever before about the winter battle with flu, after it was revealed the flu jab had zero effectiveness on over-65s last year.
  
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• Jeremy Hunt considers barring walk-in patients from A&E

  13-10-2017 13:49
  NHS England denies plans to pilot controversial idea, but critics say report reveals depths of crisis facing health service
  The health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has floated the idea of stopping walk-in patients from attending hospital emergency departments in an attempt to head off a winter crisis in the health service.NHS England has denied it plans to pilot an idea that would require patients to consult their GP or NHS 111 before being allowed to go to A&E. Related: NHS warns of ‘dange
  
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• Jillian Michaels' new video shows how to get a peachy bum

  13-10-2017 13:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The LA fitness fanatic shows the exercises to get a deep burn in your buttocks. Jillian Michaels, 43,demonstrates squats using a resistance band and on a balance ball with dumbbells.
  
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