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• 7 Weird Reasons Why You're Feeling Totally Blah About Sex

  30-10-2017 23:57
  What's with your low sex drive? These factors may be to blame.
  
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• Pain drugs in pregnancy double a child's risk of ADHD

  30-10-2017 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Norwegian researchers analyzed data on almost 113,000 children and their parents, including 2,246 kids who were diagnosed with ADHD.
  
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• Mother suffers crippling problems after Essure implant

  30-10-2017 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jackie Miles (pictured) is one of more than 34,000 women worldwide who claim they’ve suffered a range of crippling problems after receiving a contraceptive device known as Essure.
  
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• Why you should never wear contact lenses in the shower

  30-10-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Although for most people lenses are safe and effective, there are risks if they are not used correctly. Here are the unexpected ways you could be putting yourself at risk.
  
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• 26 Perfect Gifts For Your Sister, Since A Gift Card Just Won’t Do

  30-10-2017 23:17
  ​​It’s impossible to buy for a girl who’s one-of-a-kind, fierce, and one of your favorite ladies on the planet, right? Actually, nope, it’s not—proven 26 times over.
  
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• Injuries teen suffered when firework exploded in his hand

  30-10-2017 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The image was posted on Figure 1, a website where doctors around the world share medical images. It was uploaded by a paediatric doctor based in North America, who treated the patient.
  
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• Treatment shrinks tumours by 'switching on' immune system

  30-10-2017 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Just before Charlie Davey’s 19th birthday, his mother, Andrea, noticed a mole on the left side of his neck had changed colour. ‘Mum dragged me to see our GP, who sent me for a biopsy,’ says Charlie.
  
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• Paralysed woman's life-sustaining treatment 'can end', judge rules

  30-10-2017 22:52 via bbc.co.uk
  A judge rules care can be stopped after relatives were divided over the 72-year-old's condition.
  
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• Increase in pediatricians being asked about assisted death

  30-10-2017 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Canadian minors and their parents in have been increasingly emboldened to ask pediatricians about physician-assisted death, a new survey by the Canadian Pediatric Society finds.
  
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• Brain scans can spot suicidal thoughts with 91% accuracy

  30-10-2017 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young people in the US, it is notoriously difficult to predict. But this study by Carnegie Mellon has shown it can be spotted.
  
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• 6 Ways To Tone Your Butt Without Doing A Single Squat

  30-10-2017 22:04
  You're welcome.
  
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• Soy protein is NOT good for your heart, the FDA declares

  30-10-2017 21:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The agency, which to date has never revoked a health claim, said studies published since it authorized the soy protein claim in 1999 had shown inconsistent results.
  
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• Paraplegic man stands on own after six years

  30-10-2017 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Six years after he was paralyzed in a motorcycle crash, a new method of treatment and training from the University of Louisville in Kentucky has helped a paraplegic man to stand on his own again.
  
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• Everyone Is Completely Obsessed With These $20 Leggings

  30-10-2017 21:18
  They have more than 4,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
  
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• Force all gambling firms to pay levy for addiction treatment, says charity

  30-10-2017 21:03
  Betting companies are failing to honour pledge to donate to care, says leading charity GambleAwareGambling firms are failing to honour a pledge to donate part of their income to fund addiction treatment and should be forced to do so by law, the UK’s leading problem-gambling charity has said.GambleAware told the Guardian it had lost patience after companies’ failure to pay left it facing a funding shortfall that risked undermining its efforts to help addicts. Continue reading...
  
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• 'Nosy' midwife struck off for viewing friends' records

  30-10-2017 21:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Vicky Anne Bloxham was sacked by University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
  
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• Kim Kardashian's Halloween Costume Is Making People Angry For All Sorts Of Reasons

  30-10-2017 21:01
  What do you think of her outfit?
  
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• A Former Porn Star Weighs In On 6 Of The Most Googled Sex Questions

  30-10-2017 20:48
  We asked former porn star Mia Khalifa about anal sex, orgasms, and whether size really matters.
  
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• Why fitness classes are better for you than solo workouts

  30-10-2017 20:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the University of New England found that exercising in a group reduced stress by 26 percent in some people compared to lone keep-fit fans.
  
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• Vegans put meat back on their plates due to weight gain

  30-10-2017 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dietitian Maria Bella (pictured) from NYC went vegan for two years before going back to her regular diet. She found that she was eating more unhealthy on the diet than she does now with eating meat.
  
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• Residents of blocks next to Grenfell Tower fear being forced to move back

  30-10-2017 20:17
  Households in adjoining buildings faced with choice of reliving traumatic memories by moving back or losing tenancy rightsResidents of three blocks next to Grenfell Tower who are living in temporary accommodation fear that they will be forced to return when the estate is refurbished even though many have traumatic memories of the deadly fire.There is concern among the 161 households from the so-called walkway blocks that new council rehousing guidelines mean they will face a series of restrictio
  
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• Diet is to blame for poor concentration and memory

  30-10-2017 20:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New York physician Christopher Calapai outlines the causes of and solutions to help forgetfulness, poor concentration, an inability to focus and lack of mental clarity.
  
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• 'The Exact Products I Use To Make My Skin Look This Flawlessly Glowing'

  30-10-2017 20:10
  "If there’s one absolute must-have highlighting product in my collection, it’s the very first one I bought."
  
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• In defence of McDonald’s’ care rooms for families of sick children | Letters

  30-10-2017 20:03
  Miranda Rowland’s personal experience underpins her positive viewWhile I am sympathetic to Rachel Clarke’s argument about CareRooms (Opinion, 28 October), her sarcastic tone undermines her case. There are 14 Ronald McDonald Houses at hospitals in the UK, and more globally. They are situated close to children’s hospitals, providing, free of charge, home-from-home accommodation for families with seriously ill children, in hospitals that are often far from where they live. The hou
  
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• Forget dreams of eternal life!

  30-10-2017 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everlasting life will only ever be science fiction, a study by the University of Arizona suggests. Researchers say it is impossible to stop the march of time even with a drugs breakthrough.
  
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• This 7-Minute Workout Can Actually Help You Lose Weight

  30-10-2017 19:58
  Research proves it.
  
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• Taking probiotics daily can help with weight loss

  30-10-2017 19:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the Vestfold Hospital Trust in Tønsberg, Norway, discovered consuming the yoghurt drinks daily may lead to 1.3lbs (0.6kg) weight loss after just three weeks.
  
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• Indian boy aged 10 has toes transplanted onto his hands

  30-10-2017 19:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Virendra Singh, ten, from Delhi, has been left without two of his toes after innovative surgeons created him a new thumb and forefinger.
  
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• Selena Gomez Gets Emotional In This New Video About Her Life-Saving Surgery

  30-10-2017 19:28
  "I got to the point where it was really life or death."
  
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• Hair dye dangers warning for children

  30-10-2017 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  "Lives at risk" as some salons in Wales offer hair colour appointments for under-16s.
  
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• 4 Things You Should Never Do When You're On Antibiotics

  30-10-2017 18:55
  You don't want to wind up worse off than before.
  
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• 7 Questions You've Always Had About Sinus Infections—Answered

  30-10-2017 18:38
  Like, how can you tell the difference between a sinus problem and a cold?
  
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• Demi Lovato Just Dished Out Some Love Advice Every 20-Something Needs To Hear

  30-10-2017 18:23
  Wise words.
  
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• Your November 2017 Sex Horoscope: It's Time To Get Seductive

  30-10-2017 18:21
  The weather may be cooling down, but your sex life is about to majorly heat up.
  
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• This Is What 200 Calories Of Your Favorite Candy Looks Like

  30-10-2017 18:12
  You know you're curious.
  
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• Sepsis deaths certain regions 55% higher than expected

  30-10-2017 17:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Sepsis death rates at Tameside and Glossop NHS Foundation Trust are 55 per cent higher than expected, according to predictions by Professor Sir Brian Jarman.
  
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• Dr Rosemary Stanton reveals the truth about coconut oil

  30-10-2017 16:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Rosemary Stanton, a leading nutritionist based at the University of New South Wales, debunks the myths. No study has found coconut oil helps weight loss, she says in a piece for The Conversation.
  
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• Pesticide exposure may be linked to infertility

  30-10-2017 16:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eating non-organic fruits and vegetables that pesticides cannot be washed off of may be linked to infertility, according to a new study from Harvard University.
  
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• 'I'm A Trainer In NYC And This Is One Of My Favorite Upper-Body And Core Moves'

  30-10-2017 16:37
  Try it out during your next workout.
  
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• Baby saved from 40 seizures a day with whipping cream diet

  30-10-2017 16:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Olivia Browning, two, of Bolingbrook Illinois suffered up to 40 seizures a day. But the baby's spasms were cured thanks to a ketogenic diet that sees her guzzle 200 grams of cream a day.
  
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• The 10 Best Things You Can Buy In The Dairy Aisle Right Now

  30-10-2017 16:16
  In case you're tired of your plain old yogurt.
  
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• Vaginas SHOULD smell: Women urged to DUMP men who complain

  30-10-2017 15:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Canadian gynecologist Dr Jen Gunter says men complaining about your natural smell is a 'form of abuse', revealing she dumped a boyfriend for this. Mayo Clinic explain when to see a doctor.
  
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• 'This Muffin Recipe Helped Me Lose 90 Pounds And Keep It Off'

  30-10-2017 15:51
  You have to see her incredible transformation.
  
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• Picking This Seat on a Flight Means You’re Selfish, Psychologists Say

  30-10-2017 15:32
  
  [brightcove:5085201019001 default]“Window or aisle?” is the question. The answer could reveal something about your personality.While some passengers prefer the window — for the views and the relative privacy of a cabin wall to lean against, others prioritize the freedom (again, relative) of the aisle, being able to get up and stretch or head to the lavatory without disturbing any seatmates.But according to two psychologists interviewed by The Telegraph, there could be more to i
  
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• Drink Montmorency tart cherry juice to sleep for longer

  30-10-2017 15:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Analysis revealed the Montmorency tart cherry juice stopped the build-up of brain chemicals linked to poor chemicals. The findings were made by researchers at Louisiana State University.
  
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• We Tested 3 DIY Beauty Kits—Here's What Happened

  30-10-2017 15:28
  Take your homemade face mask to the next level.
  
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• Boise State: Mums who breastfeed for longer more attentive

  30-10-2017 15:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 10-year study by the American Psychological Association is the first ever to suggest nursing could have years-long benefits on a woman's mental health.
  
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• Macmillan Cancer Support reveals 10 cancer myths online

  30-10-2017 14:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Macmillan Cancer Support reveals ten of the inaccurate beliefs that circulate online. Another false theory is that mammograms will give you cancer..
  
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• The staggering rise in PIP complaints shows there’s rot in the system | Frances Ryan

  30-10-2017 14:07
  It’s not just the scale of the complaints, it’s the increasing evidence that disability benefits are being removed on fabricated groundsWhat happens when the system designed to help you is actually hurting you? This is the question I keep coming back to as I look at the newly released evidence of widespread failings in the disability benefit system. Complaints about the personal independence payment (PIP) assessment process rose by nearly 880% last year, according to the De
  
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• It’s good to talk – if you’re getting older and fearing the worst

  30-10-2017 13:54
  According to Age UK, half of adults over 55 have experienced common mental health problems. The good news is the stiff-upper-lip approach to problems is breaking down – now all we need are widely available treatments and facilitiesI’m getting increasingly frightened lately. About anything and everything, whether it’s happening or not, because I’m sure it will. Especially when I’m awake at night, feeling sick and sweaty and knowing for certain that the worst will hap
  
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