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• Test could slash the cervical cancer death toll

  13-01-2018 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trials of the ZedScan technology, developed by a top British doctor, found it picked up subtle changes to cells in the womb before they became cancerous.
  
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• Dietitian reveals perfect portion size tips for eat less

  13-01-2018 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  FEMAIL spoke to Sydney-based dietitian, Lyndi Cohen, for her advice on healthy portion sizes. She also shared her tips for reducing your portions so that you remain full without putting on weight.
  
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• Beat a stroke by banging a drum

  13-01-2018 23:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The findings highlight how this therapy can potentially transform the care for tens of thousands people who suffer speech loss or other damage when the blood flow to their brain is cut off.
  
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• DR ELLIE: Cranberry juice won't fix cystitis  

  13-01-2018 23:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Contrary to popular belief, cranberry juice, dietary changes or passing urine before or after sex will not help ease recurrent cystitis. writes Dr Ellie in this week's Mail on Sunday.
  
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• British surgeons to use robots fit hip replacements

  13-01-2018 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Artificial hip joints typically last between ten and 20 years and can wear out during a patient’s lifetime, depending on when people first have the procedure and how active they are.
  
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• How to stay happy on 'Blue Monday' 

  13-01-2018 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Even the man who coined the term Blue Monday, Dr Cliff Arnall, says he never intended to make the day sound negative and was simply encouraging us to make positive change.
  
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• When private meets public sector: the history of a tangled relationship

  13-01-2018 17:00
  Outsourcing has become a way of life in British politics: but its list of failures and disappointmentsis lengtheningInteraction between the private and public sectors can be a politically charged process in the UK, not least when the contracts that underpin such a partnership go wrong. Here are some recent examples of cooperation between public bodies and private companies that have caused controversy. Continue reading...
  
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• Living with Alzheimer's at the age of 30

  13-01-2018 15:27 via bbc.co.uk
  "I'm not going to get better, I'm just going to get worse," says Daniel Bradbury.
  
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• New 'scientific evidence’ that stress makes you fat

  13-01-2018 14:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Michael Mosley says there is now 'compelling scientific evidence' that stress wreaks havoc with our bodies and predisposes us to putting on weight.
  
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• Fears of Brexit drain as more EU27 ambulance staff quit the NHS

  13-01-2018 14:14
  Departures could exacerbate vacancy rates in already understaffed serviceIncreasing numbers of European Union-trained ambulance staff are quitting the NHS, raising fears of a Brexit drain from the 999 service just as concern over slow response times grows.There are fears the departures could exacerbate high vacancy rates in ambulance services in England, which are already one of the most understaffed areas of NHS care. Continue reading...
  
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• Hospitals ban children as visitors to stop spread of flu

  13-01-2018 14:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Beaumont Health System in Detroit has banned children from visiting patients in its hospitals except for in special circumstances to try to stop the fast spread of the flu.
  
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• More children having teeth out in hospital in England

  13-01-2018 12:11 via bbc.co.uk
  In one case a 14-year-old's adult teeth were removed due to fizzy drinks and they needed false teeth.
  
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• Everything you've ever wanted to know about my colonoscopy (but never dared to ask)

  13-01-2018 12:00
  When I had rectal bleeding, I went for a colonoscopy. The doctor prescribed more fiber – but could anxiety be the source of the pain in my backside?The thing about writers – the thing that makes us hated and occasionally liked – is that very often we have our heads up our asses. There are two ways that people in my profession can address this.We could develop a deeper sense of humility, looking beyond ourselves and try to use our voices to amplify the experiences of other peopl
  
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• I love my job as a prison psychologist. But it's time I was paid fairly

  13-01-2018 11:28
  I go to parole board hearings and advise on whether violent and sexual offenders are ready for release. It’s a huge responsibility – and my salary should reflect thatOver the past 10 years I have seen a lot. Being a prison forensic psychologist is not a job for the faint hearted, but I love it.As a forensic psychologist I am closely involved in assessing and treating criminal behaviour. I frequently go to parole board hearings and advise on whether violent and sexual offenders are su
  
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• How to get a better night’s sleep - day and night-time tips to feel fresh the next morning

  13-01-2018 05:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  HOW to sleep deeply and wake up feeling fresh is often pondered during our busy daily lives. These simple tips and tricks could help you to feel well-rested, after getting some good quality sleep.
  
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• Teenage girls risking their health going dairy free

  13-01-2018 02:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Teenage girls following the example of celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow are risking their health by ditching dairy products according to experts at King's College in London.
  
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• How to avoid catching the flu

  13-01-2018 01:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Since October, more than 3,800 people have been admitted to hospital with the influenza virus, and 85 people have died of it so far this winter. This week the number of flu cases jumped by 78 per cent.
  
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• Dentists warn of child tooth decay crisis as extractions hit new high

  13-01-2018 01:01
  NHS surgeons removed multiple teeth from under-18s in England a record 42,911 times in 2016-17, figures showNHS surgeons are performing record numbers of operations to pull out rotten teeth in children. Related: Rotten state of children's teeth in England exposed in hospital dataRelated: I've had to remove all of a toddler's teeth. It's time for a war on sugarContinue reading...
  
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• Dementia news: Six ‘GOLDEN’ rules to reduce risk of developing the condition REVEALED

  13-01-2018 01:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  OBEYING six simple rules can cut the risk of developing dementia.
  
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• How to cut your child's sugar intake

  13-01-2018 00:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nutrition expert Sophia Komninou reveals ways parents can help cut their child's sugar consumption and encourage them to eat healthier.
  
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• 'You should get tested': Anonymous services tell partners

  13-01-2018 00:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If you get an anonymous text that a partner has tested positive for an STD, it probably is not a prank, and the World Health Organization says themessages help to slow the spread of diseases.
  
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• Lazy girl workouts are as important as hitting the gym

  13-01-2018 00:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New York fitness experts told Daily Mail Online that going for a light jog, swim, walk or bike ride can strengthen your heart and be good for mental health.
  
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