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• 6 Sex Positions That Are Perfect For When You're Stuck In A Twin Bed

  19-12-2017 23:59
  Because nothing says "home for the holidays" like sex in your childhood room.
  
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• Children who drink fruit juice have higher risk of asthma

  19-12-2017 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study from Harvard University revealed that children who regularly drink juice are 79 percent more likely to develop asthma than those who do not.
  
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• If You Blow Your Diet By Dinner Every Day, These 5 Strategies Will Help

  19-12-2017 23:38
  The toughest meal of the day, conquered.
  
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• 5 Products That Will Keep Baby Hairs Under Control Once And For All

  19-12-2017 23:38
  They can be tamed!
  
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• What Is Homeopathic Medicine, and Why Is the FDA Cracking Down On It?

  19-12-2017 23:37
  
  [brightcove:5636836491001 default]The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday that it will take a new approach to regulating homeopathic drugs. This comes after the agency issued several warnings in recent years about products, marketed as homeopathic, that have been linked to serious side effects and even a few deaths.The proposed new approach will focus on “risk-based enforcement,” according to an FDA press release, which means the agency will pay closer attenti
  
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• Surviving period poverty with 'socks and tissue'

  19-12-2017 23:20 via bbc.co.uk
  A Scottish government pilot project is helping women who can't afford sanitary products.
  
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• 6 Facts About HIV/AIDS That Might Totally Shock You

  19-12-2017 23:15
  Did you know that some of the early symptoms are often mistaken for the flu?
  
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• What Is The Smoothie Diet—And Can It Really Help You Lose Weight?

  19-12-2017 22:53
  Don't dust off that blender too fast.
  
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• Here’s What Happens to Your Body During a Polar Bear Plunge

  19-12-2017 22:31
  
  [brightcove:5114185237001 default]Of all the ways to ring in the new year, jumping into frigid water while nursing a hangover seems like one of the least appealing options. Still, that hasn’t stopped thousands of people around the world from stripping down to their bathing suits on January 1st, and diving into the nearest ocean or lake.A typical polar bear plunge event involves running into the water until you're partially or completely submerged. And while enthusiasts say the ic
  
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• All The New Shows And Movies Coming To Netflix In January 2018

  19-12-2017 22:04
  We highlighted the best ones to binge watch on the treadmill.
  
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• ​Surprisingly Great Workout Clothes You Can Get At Walmart For Under $20

  19-12-2017 21:42
  Save big on super-cute leggings, tops, tanks, sports bras, undies and more.
  
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• Model Lauren Wasser says she will lose second leg to TSS

  19-12-2017 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Los Angeles-based model Lauren Wasser, 28, lost her leg in 2012 and said she will 'inevitably' lose the other in the coming months. She now raised awareness about the dangers of tampons.
  
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• Cerivac ring that could stop you from having a preemie

  19-12-2017 21:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The University of Naples researchers found high-risk women who received the device were 52 per cent less likely to give birth before 34 weeks of pregnancy than those who didn't. (stock)
  
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• 23 ambulances queued outside Portsmouth hospital's A&E

  19-12-2017 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, whose A&E department has previously been described as 'chaotic', experienced an 'exceptionally difficult weekend' after a backlog of patients turned up.
  
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• Cornell study says retiring early could kill you

  19-12-2017 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  US Census figures reveal a clear correlation between premature death and those who took retirement before 65, according to an analysis by Cornell University.
  
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• Why we can't help overspending over Christmas

  19-12-2017 20:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Paul Harrison from the Deakin University Business School in Victoria, Australia reveals the secrets behind how we are forced to spend more than we want to. (stock)
  
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• California Just Issued A Warning About Cell-Phone Radiation—How Worried Should You Be?

  19-12-2017 20:37
  Needless to say, people are freaking out.
  
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• Ralf Little video accuses Jeremy Hunt of misleading public

  19-12-2017 20:13
  Actor escalates Twitter row over mental health services by producing video featuring Luciana Berger and Norman LambThe actor Ralf Little has escalated his row with Jeremy Hunt by producing a video in which he accuses the health secretary of misleading the public about services for the mentally ill.The move comes after the pair became embroiled in a Twitter spat in which the Royle Family star disputed Hunt’s claims that the NHS had overseen “the biggest expansion of mental health prov
  
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• The 6 Best Weight-Loss Camps For Lasting Results

  19-12-2017 20:04
  They're all expert-approved.
  
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• 7 Super-Easy Dinners That Are Cheaper (And Healthier!) Than Fast Food

  19-12-2017 19:53
  We're talking like $2 a meal.
  
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• Khloe Kardashian Might Have Accidentally Confirmed Her Pregnancy In This Instagram Story

  19-12-2017 19:48
  Did you see this?!
  
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• Hunt practises his caring face as Tory MPs drop pretence over NHS | John Crace

  19-12-2017 19:30
  If the health secretary is worried about the struggles of the NHS then he is putting on a good act of not showing itIn any other year, Jeremy Hunt would be a worried man. But as the government concentrates all its resources on Brexit, no one seems to much mind that the NHS is near enough on its knees. Who cares that hundreds of people may be waiting on trolleys in corridors on the off chance they might get to see a doctor before Christmas, when the cabinet is just now getting round to agreeing t
  
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• 'This Device Made My Facial Hair Disappear—And Seriously Changed My Life'

  19-12-2017 19:28
  The Tria Beauty Hair Removal Laser 4X is an at-home laser hair removal system that really works.
  
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• Do You Really Need To Go To Pre-Marriage Counseling Before Tying The Knot?

  19-12-2017 19:10
  We asked the experts what it's all about.
  
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• Emily Skye Finally Had Her Baby—But Not Before Posting More Hilarious Pregnancy Photos

  19-12-2017 18:43
  In one, she literally tried to dance her baby out.
  
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• Almost HALF of NHS doctors are now trained overseas

  19-12-2017 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The UK is becoming increasingly reliant on foreign-trained doctors particularly from Greece, Portugal, Spain and Italy, according a report issued by the General Medical Council.
  
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• Forget medication, try hip hop: Study asks how music heals

  19-12-2017 18:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Musicians, therapists and neuroscientists are collaborating on a new US National Institutes of Health study to discover just what music does to the brain, and how sound might be harnessed for healing.
  
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• Retiring early could kill you, data reveal

  19-12-2017 18:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  US Census figures reveal a clear correlation between premature death and those who took retirement before 65, according to an analysis by Cornell University.
  
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• 'Ventilator cake' thank you for Papworth Hospital staff

  19-12-2017 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman returns to the hospital that saved her life 25 years ago with an unusual gift.
  
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• Contaminated blood report 'full of lies'

  19-12-2017 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Government officials have apologised for using a discredited report into the contaminated blood products scandal, the BBC can reveal.
  
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• Twenty-three ambulances queued outside a hospital's A&E

  19-12-2017 17:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, whose A&E department has previously been described as 'chaotic', experienced an 'exceptionally difficult weekend' after a backlog of patients turned up.
  
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• Mum carrying terminally-ill baby 'to be a donor'

  19-12-2017 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Hayley Martin's unborn daughter has no kidneys as a result of a fatal rare genetic disease.
  
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• Gay US teens have 63% higher risk of suicide

  19-12-2017 17:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lingering stigma and isolation leave gay, lesbian, bisexual and queer teens are far greater risk of suicide than their peers, according to a new University of Pennsylvania study.
  
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• Childhood cancer survivors more likely to get it again

  19-12-2017 17:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota revealed that childhood cancer survivors have a 30 percent lower life expectancy than the general population.
  
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• The tiny ring that could stop you from having a preemie

  19-12-2017 17:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The University of Naples researchers found high-risk women who received the device were 52 per cent less likely to give birth before 34 weeks of pregnancy than those who didn't. (stock)
  
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• #MeToo Creator Tarana Burke Will Kick Off the Countdown to New Year in Times Square

  19-12-2017 16:55
  
  [brightcove:5614910445001 default]This article originally appeared on Time.com.Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, will kick off Times Square’s iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop in New York City.“I am delighted to be participating in this momentous occasion,” Burke said in a statement shared on Twitter. “I think it’s fitting to honor the Me Too movement as we close a historic year and set our intentions for 2018. With the new year comes new momentu
  
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• Girl cleared her acne with health food store products

  19-12-2017 16:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brianna Lopez, from Los Angeles, uses ingredients such as raw honey, cinnamon and turmeric to heal her blemish-covered skin and says she saw results in just one week.
  
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• Parents share photographs cuddling stillborn daughter

  19-12-2017 16:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Maria Grennan, 37, was almost a week over her due date with her first child when she noticed her baby was not moving. Worcestershire Royal Hospital doctors said her baby had died.
  
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• All-natural pill can turbo-charge the Mediterranean diet

  19-12-2017 16:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Cambridge University have created a supplement known as 'Ateronon Heart', which combines the heart-health benefits of a key component in tomatoes with milk.
  
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• Former 'TODAY' Assistant Offers Up Even More Details About Her Affair With Matt Lauer

  19-12-2017 16:13
  She says it was an "abuse of power."
  
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• Erectile dysfunction may be an early sign of heart disease

  19-12-2017 16:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Baptist Health South Florida carried out a review of 26 previous studies. They suggest that impaired blood flow may explain the association between the two conditions.
  
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• Nikki Goldstein reveals how to safeguard your relationship

  19-12-2017 16:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Christmas is a time for spending time with family and friends, but it can also be a time for infidelity, according to one sexologist.
  
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• Fitness star Emily Skye gives birth to baby girl

  19-12-2017 15:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gold Coast fitness star Emily Skye gave birth to baby girl on December 18, giving her bundle of joy a sweetly feminine name: Mia Elise.
  
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• Marriage makes you happy especially if you're middle-aged

  19-12-2017 15:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the Vancouver School of Economics used data from two UK surveys to analyse whether being married affects your happiness (stock image)
  
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• Healthista reveal the 14 best supplements this year

  19-12-2017 15:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Here, writers from the British lifestyle website Healthista have rounded up their 14 favourite supplements of the year. They range from pills, powders and potions.
  
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• Scientists developing robo-cat with AI to help the elderly

  19-12-2017 15:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at Brown University in Rhode Island are developing a robo-cat that purrs and meows. It is designed to help the elderly stem feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety.
  
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• California woman with craniofacial disorder embraces look

  19-12-2017 15:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cynthia Murphy, 32, from California, was born with a rare craniofacial disorder and was labelled as 'ugly'. Her husband Thane (said: 'I didn't look at her as having any kind of disability'.
  
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• Your Christmas dinner could trigger a heart attack

  19-12-2017 15:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Overeating is risky for those with coronary heart disease or are at risk for it, said Professor Marvin Lipman from New York Medical College. A single act of overeating could quadruple a heart attack patient's chance.
  
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• GP Amanda Doyle: ‘The NHS revamp isn’t a big bang, it’s a gradual transition’

  19-12-2017 15:00
  The Blackpool GP and head of the region’s controversial sustainability and transformation plan says she wants to make services better, not make cutsWith the festive season upon us, Amanda Doyle is braced for a lot of hard work. As chief officer of the region’s controversial sustainability and transformation plan (STP) and its fledgling accountable care organisation, she is responsible for improving health and social care in Lancashire and South Cumbria. If that were not enough, the 5
  
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• Cheshire couple use £100 DIY fertility kit to get pregnant

  19-12-2017 14:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Nursery worker Kerry Carr, 29, and her husband Paul, 38, from Runcorn, Cheshire, had almost given up hope of conceiving naturally after two-and-a-half years of trying.
  
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