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• Doctors have unlocked the secret to halving stillbirths

  04-12-2017 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A major UK study has found inducing women at 40 weeks could reduce the number of stillbirths or deaths of babies within seven days of birth by 66 per cent.
  
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• Gummy vitamins do NOT work and can do more harm than good

  04-12-2017 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tests conducted by ConsumerLab.com found that the preservatives and sugars in gummy vitamins take the nutrients out of them and prevent the body from absorbing the vitamins.
  
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• ​This Is So Much Better For Your Hair Than A Clarifying Shampoo

  04-12-2017 23:48
  ​While still de-gunking your locks.
  
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• 6 Women Open Up About What They REALLY Got Out Of Therapy

  04-12-2017 23:39
  From coming to terms with an abortion to deciding to get a divorce.
  
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• Wearing a sports bra makes my chest pain worse

  04-12-2017 23:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jane King, from Bagshot, Surrey, has unexplained chest pain which is made worse by any sort of restriction, such as wearing a sports bra, as well as exercise.
  
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• Colorado police start 'cuddle club' for colleague's baby

  04-12-2017 23:23 via bbc.co.uk
  When a police officer's baby was born prematurely, colleagues formed a "cuddle club" to comfort him.
  
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• We're Getting Brutally Honest About What You Can Actually Do About Arm Fat

  04-12-2017 23:18
  Time for some real talk about those arm-fat workouts.
  
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• 13 Gifts That Are Better Than A Candle

  04-12-2017 22:56
  For when you don't know what else to get.
  
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• 12 Gifts That Are Better Than A Candle

  04-12-2017 22:56
  For when you don't know what else to get.
  
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• 4 Sneaky Ways Protein Is Making You Gain Weight

  04-12-2017 22:50
  What to do when your high-protein diet backfires.
  
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• Channing Tatum's Birthday Message For Wife Jenna Is The Cutest Thing Ever

  04-12-2017 22:41
  Take notes, gentlemen.
  
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• 7 Colorful Party Accessories That Will Instantly Upgrade Your LBD

  04-12-2017 22:24
  Tis the season to sparkle and shine.
  
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• Daily Deal: This Device Is A Game-Changer If You Hate Flossing

  04-12-2017 21:53
  The WaterPik Aquarius Professional Flosser is 38% off at Jet.
  
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• 6 Things You Definitely Need To Know About Oranges

  04-12-2017 21:52
  From the different varieties to how to cook with them.
  
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• 'We Sweat-Tested 3 Workout-Friendly Hairstyles From Pinterest—Here's What Happened'

  04-12-2017 21:26
  Sure, they look cute, but how do they hold up?
  
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• This Gadget Turns Any Smartphone Into A Polaroid Camera

  04-12-2017 21:17
  And it's 40% off on Amazon right now.
  
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• 3 Weird Ways Your Diet Could Be Giving You B.O.

  04-12-2017 20:44
  So THAT'S why you smell like you went on a bender even though you didn't.
  
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• Changes in the groin area? FOUR causes of a lump in crotch region REVEALED

  04-12-2017 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  A LUMP in the groin area could be harmless, but it may also be the symptom of a hernia, cancer or STI.
  
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• Lethal adrenaline rush

  04-12-2017 20:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Frank has a heart condition that means a sudden rush of adrenaline could kill him.
  
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• This Lazy Habit Is Linked To Throat Cancer, According To New Research

  04-12-2017 20:29
  Get ready to switch up your bedtime routine.
  
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• 'We feel blessed': Parents of the first uterus transplant

  04-12-2017 20:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The baby was born at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas within the last couple of months. The mother received a womb from a local nurse in September 2016. Both are healthy.
  
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• Putting the UK transport system back on track | Letters

  04-12-2017 19:49
  Plans to revive disused railway lines must not ignore the cycling routes that replaced themWhile Sustrans welcomes the potential reopening of disused railway lines in principle (Beeching’s axed rail lines could be revived, 29 November), it will be critical that the many walking and cycling routes that have been built along some of these lines are also maintained.These routes are a critical part of the country’s active travel infrastructure and strategy, encouraging people to walk and
  
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• Woman could die from a sneeze or the germs in the air

  04-12-2017 19:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former teacher Hannah Evans, from South Wales, has mass cell activation disorder (MCAD).It means her body's immune system is severely impaired leaving her vulnerable.
  
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• Best supplements for arthritis: Taking THIS unlikely FESTIVE herb could ease joint pain

  04-12-2017 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  BEST supplements to fight arthritis include ginger and green tea, but taking frankincense this Christmas could also help relieve joint pain.
  
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• This Post Just Revealed A Cute Detail About Kate Hudson's Relationship

  04-12-2017 19:03
  Their romance shows that "pure love" can spark at any time!
  
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• This Woman Born Without A Uterus Just Gave Birth To A Baby Boy—Here's How

  04-12-2017 18:43
  This is a pretty big deal.
  
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• In cynical times two paramedics have shown the power of our shared humanity | Ranjana Srivastava

  04-12-2017 18:00
  The photo capturing the moment is a reminder of the things in medicine that we hold dear but often struggle to deliver – love and compassionMy young refugee patient is perched uncomfortably and too high up on an ambulance trolley. He is so small and malnourished that there is enough space on the narrow stretcher to accommodate the fat folder of notes that have come along with him for the ride. He is recovering in rehabilitation from a fracture and chemotherapy is on hold. “Why are yo
  
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• Eating breakfast kick starts genes linked to weight loss

  04-12-2017 17:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Hebrew University of Jerusalem found eating breakfast improves the expression of genes that help people to shift the pounds, which contradicts past studies.
  
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• Is a plant diet the healthiest? Professor gives verdict

  04-12-2017 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Research suggests a plant-based lifestyle is beneficial for heart health, while others warn about deficiencies. A professor of nutrition from The University of Paris-Saclay, weighs in on the debate.
  
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• Image shows a bullet lodged in 45-year-old man's eye

  04-12-2017 17:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Baffled doctors at the University of California, San Francisco, revealed gunshots to this part of the skull often cause 'destruction' to the brain of the victim - but the man escaped unscathed.
  
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• Lower back pain warning: Sitting like THIS is an unlikely cause of symptoms reveals expert

  04-12-2017 17:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  LOWER BACK pain is an increasingly common problem in the UK. An expert reveals the many causes of symptoms.
  
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• Prominent vaginal mesh campaigner, 42, DIES from sepsis

  04-12-2017 17:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Christina Brajcic, from Ontario, Canada, passed away on Thursday. Tributes have flooded in for the 'courageous' interior designer, who helped to raise awareness of the 'catastrophic' mesh.
  
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• Scientist finds the formula for the perfect Christmas song

  04-12-2017 17:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The song was created by Dr Joe Bennett, a Boston Conservatory musicologist who studied more than 200 Christmas tunes to fine the formula for the perfect festive song.
  
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• Dragons' Den star Kelly Hoppen's top seven productivity tips

  04-12-2017 17:15
  Feel like there’s never enough time in the day? Interior designer Kelly Hoppen has some advice on how to be at the top of your game at workI get up at 6am and have hot water and lemon, followed by a double espresso. I watch the news, do all my international emails, then I go to the gym for an hour. Once I’ve showered I look at the responses from some of the emails, fire off another 30 or 40, get dressed and go to the studio.Everyday is different, but the start of my day is always the
  
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• Doctors push patients to pay £9,000 for non-emergency ops

  04-12-2017 17:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Such 'shopping list' procedures are being offered by Care UK for close to £9,000 at a treatment centre in Emersons Green, Bristol, where NHS therapies are also carried out.
  
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• Our body clocks control our complexions

  04-12-2017 17:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to London-based neurophysiologist Professor Gaby Badre, new skins cells are produced overnight, which, along with morning 'plumpness', makes people look youthful first thing.
  
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• Men allergic to SEX are falling ill with flu-like symptoms

  04-12-2017 17:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study from Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, found that 50 men have reported flu-like symptoms after sex, but warns more could be affected by post-orgasmic illness syndrome.
  
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• Wound in THIS part of the body that just won’t heal? It could be a sign of diabetes

  04-12-2017 16:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  DIABETES patients may suffer from numbness or a loss of sensation in the feet. This could make wounds slower to heal, and may lead to amputation.
  
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• How often should you wash your sheets? Forgetting to change bedding could make you ILL

  04-12-2017 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  HOW OFTEN should you wash your sheets is a question many of Britons often ask. Now a scientist has revealed when to do the laundry in order to avoid falling ill.
  
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• The Ladies of SNL Welcome You 'to Hell' with Anti-Sexual Harassment Music Video

  04-12-2017 16:13
  
  [brightcove:5614910445001 default]  This article originally appeared on People.com. In the past few months, a slew of powerful men — from Harvey Weinstein to Matt Lauer — have been outed as sexual predators. Though many may be shocked, the ladies of Saturday Night Live are here to tell you that this kind of bad behavior is nothing new.Set in a Candy Land-like setting, host Saoirse Ronan and castmembers Aidy Bryant, Cecily Strong and Kate McKinnon po
  
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• Guardian Public Service Awards 2017 – in pictures

  04-12-2017 16:05
  The Guardian Public Service Awards 2017 celebrated the tireless work of innovative public servants and projects. An audience of 280 guests, including shortlisted candidates, journalists and sponsors, were in attendancePublic Service Awards 2017: all the winnersContinue reading...
  
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• This Is What To Do When Your Skin Is Literally Flaking Off Your Body

  04-12-2017 16:00
  Tis the season...
  
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• Dementia symptoms: These tips could help reduce signs of sundowning in the evening

  04-12-2017 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  DEMENTIA symptoms may seem to get worse in late afternoon, or early evening. This is often referred to as ‘sundowning’, and could be caused by tiredness, hunger, or physical pain.
  
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• This Is Why So Many People Stay In Bad Relationships

  04-12-2017 15:30
  There's a scientific explanation.
  
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• 'Man flu, or as it's known in women, a cold'

  04-12-2017 14:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Poking fun at the ability of men across the world to overcome the sniffles, one post jokingly read: 'It was a cold when you had it madam, but now it's man flu.'
  
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• Heart age quiz: This test will reveal YOUR risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes

  04-12-2017 14:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  HEART disease and strokes account for about 7,400 deaths in the UK every month. A three-minute Heart Age Test will reveal how healthy your heart is, and whether you’re at risk of a fatal heart attack.
  
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• Feces capsules are 96% effective at treating C. difficile

  04-12-2017 14:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Calgary found the nauseating tablets, which have no scent or taste, are as effective as colonoscopies for treating such recurrent infections but with fewer side effects.
  
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• Cancer news: Eating sausages does NOT cause symptoms - apart from THIS one type

  04-12-2017 14:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  CANCER symptoms unlikely to be triggered by British sausages, suggest scientists. But German bratwurst may still pose a risk.
  
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• Animal agriculture is choking the ​Earth and making us sick. We must act now | James Cameron and Suzy Amis Cameron

  04-12-2017 14:26
  If we want the US’s majestic national parks, clean air and water for future generations we must press leaders to address food’s environmental impactOur collective minds are stuck on this idea that talking about food’s environmental impact risks taking something very intimate away from us. In fact it’s just the opposite. Reconsidering how we eat offers us hope, and empowers us with choice over what our future planet will look like. And we can ask our local leaders –
  
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• Flight attendant battling two cancers gets the all clear

  04-12-2017 14:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Doaa Abouelseoud, from Cairo, Egypt, battled stage three breast cancer andrare Hodgkin Lymphoma.She says the ordeal has given her a completely new positive outlook on life.
  
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