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• 7 Must-Know Facts About U.S. Olympic Figure Skater Bradie Tennell

  17-01-2018 23:31
  She's got an incredible story.
  
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• Can Trump REALLY be 239lbs at 6'3'? We explain

  17-01-2018 22:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While Trump does no exercise, eats a diet of fast food, and is one pound away from obesity, he shares a similar height and weight with many top athletes including Tom Brady and Jay Cutler.
  
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• The Metabolism-Blasting Flywheel Workout You Can Do On Any Stationary Bike

  17-01-2018 22:58
  No studio near you? No problem.
  
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• Is It Okay To Smoke Weed While Breastfeeding?

  17-01-2018 22:44
  More mamas are lighting up, but safety is a big issue.
  
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• Using cannabis helped ease 'frightening' tremors

  17-01-2018 22:42 via bbc.co.uk
  A mother-of-two from Pembroke Dock wants to see cannabis legalised to help ease symptoms like hers.
  
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• Birth control app reported to Swedish officials after 37 unwanted pregnancies

  17-01-2018 22:42
  Users of Natural Cycles, first app certified as contraceptive method in Europe, identified among people seeking abortions at hospitalA much-hyped birth control app has been reported to Swedish authorities after a hospital found 37 cases of unwanted pregnancies among women relying on the app for contraception. Natural Cycles, a smartphone application that marries hi-tech algorithms with the old-fashioned rhythm method, last year became the first app to be certified as a contraceptive method in Eu
  
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• Exercise protects against heart attack even among obese

  17-01-2018 21:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Poor fitness was linked to higher levels of inflammation as well as bigger waists, found Copenhagen University in Denmark researchers. This was irrespective of body mass index (BMI).
  
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• The 9 Best Couples Retreats For Rekindling The Romance In Your Relationship

  17-01-2018 21:37
  These getaways are equal parts chill and engaging, and will help you reconnect with your boo.
  
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• Here's What Rihanna's New Fenty Beauty Lipsticks Look Like On 3 Different Women

  17-01-2018 20:59
  "Oh wow. This is bold."
  
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• East of England ambulance delays: 20 patients have died, says MP

  17-01-2018 20:40 via bbc.co.uk
  The deaths occurred when a trust did not move into its highest emergency level, Clive Lewis MP says.
  
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• How Many Calories Do I Need To Lose Weight?

  17-01-2018 20:30
  Here's exactly how to tell.
  
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• Baby who had a stroke in the womb can crawl and say 'mama'

  17-01-2018 20:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Naomi Kretschmer, 19 months, from Marshfield, Wisconsin, suffers from epilepsy and cerebral palsy after having a stroke in the womb. But her mother said she is having small victories.
  
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• Jo Cox's sister reveals late MP experienced periods of loneliness

  17-01-2018 20:12
  Kim Leadbeater says her older sister felt profound isolation both at university and when she became a motherThe public image projected by the late Labour MP Jo Cox was of a cheerfully confident and outgoing professional, so it is startling to hear her sister describe her as someone who struggled at times with profound loneliness.
  She experienced it first when she went to university. “When she went to Cambridge she found herself in a new world, which for a working class northern girl was ve
  
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• California hospitals look like a flu 'war zone'

  17-01-2018 19:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Several hospitals in Southern California have set up emergency tents in their parking lots to treat the influx of flu patients as this year's deadly strand infects thousands.
  
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• Have You Ever Experienced These 5 Subtle Symptoms Of Heart Disease?

  17-01-2018 19:15
  It isn't always as obvious as a heart attack.
  
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• NHS bosses urged GPs to purchase a cheaper flu jab

  17-01-2018 19:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NHS England asked doctors to purchase the trivalent jab - which offers no protection against the B Yamagata strain, referred to as 'Japanese flu', according to documents obtained by HSJ.
  
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• Minister for loneliness appointed to continue Jo Cox's work

  17-01-2018 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  The government creates a new ministerial role, which continues the work of the late MP Jo Cox.
  
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• Chemistry 'Van Gogh' could help with cancer

  17-01-2018 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Scientists capture "incredible" images of instructions contained in DNA being read
  
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• Strong flavors leave babies with more mature taste buds

  17-01-2018 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Jennifer Wider, medical advisor for the Society for Women's Health Research, says mothers can breastfeed right after eating spicy food.
  
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• "This Is Us" Finally Revealed What Causes Jack's Death, and I Am SCREAMING

  17-01-2018 18:53
  
  BATTERIES!That’s what I found myself screaming at my television at the end of the latest This Is Us episode, “Clooney” — and be warned, spoilers ahead. The episode is not, in fact, about George Clooney, nor about the late William’s cat, Clooney. Rather, the episode is about a trip to the mall where Rebecca asks Jack to remind her to pick up batteries. They forget to pick up batteries, and guess what? This directly relates to how Jack dies. WHY? Because Rebecca neede
  
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• NHS is 'haemorrhaging' nurses as 33,000 quit in one year

  17-01-2018 18:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Some 33,000 nurses quit in one year, which is enough to staff more than 20 hospitals and is up by 20 per cent since 2012 to 2013. This adds extra pressure to already strained hospitals.
  
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• How I became a surrogate

  17-01-2018 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  As Kim Kardashian West has her third baby by a surrogate, one Essex mum tells of the joy of surrogacy.
  
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• A tall tale? Accuracy of Trump's medical report – and new height – questioned

  17-01-2018 18:38
  So-called ‘Girthers’ question why Trump’s stated height is taller than his license says, and the convenience of his being 1lb shy of obeseDonald Trump’s surprisingly glowing medical report has led to questions about the accuracy of some of the data announced by White House physician Dr Ronny Jackson on Tuesday – including how a man in his 70s has apparently grown an inch in height. Related: White House doctor says Trump will remain 'fit for duty' for years Two 6'3"
  
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• This Is Why You've Got Dry Patches All Over Your Face

  17-01-2018 18:36
  Plus, how to get rid of them—for good!
  
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• Doctors should order more blood cancer tests, MPs say

  17-01-2018 18:10
  TV presenter Simon Thomas, whose wife died from a rare form of blood cancer last year, is calling for better training of GPsThe Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas has revealed that doctors missed his wife’s blood cancer three times in the days before her death.Thomas called for better training of GPs on the same day as politicians said doctors should order blood tests for any patient who shows symptoms of blood cancer.Three times my wife Gemma went to the doctor in six days and three times
  
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• Simone Biles Revealed She Was Also Molested By Dr. Larry Nassar in an Open Letter on Twitter

  17-01-2018 18:02
  
  [brightcove:5644281469001 default]Olympic champion Simone Biles is the latest gymnast to come forward and share that she was molested by Team USA doctor Larry Nassar. Biles, 20, opened up about her experience in an open letter on Monday, January 15th. She shared the note on Twitter, captioning it “Feelings…” and “#MeToo.”“Most of you know me as a happy, giggly and energetic girl. But lately…I’ve felt a bit broken and the more I try to shut off th
  
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• 7 Ways To Make Breakfast A Part Of Your Weight-Loss Plan (Even If You Hate It)

  17-01-2018 17:49
  The results will be worth it.
  
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• Katy Perry Just Revealed Which Cosmetic Procedures She Has—And Hasn't—Undergone

  17-01-2018 17:36
  "All of my assets are real."
  
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• Should you give homeless people money? Absolutely | Tamsen Courtenay

  17-01-2018 17:34
  Gloucester city council’s poster implies they are not worth our compassion. This is a travesty of human decencyHave the Tory members of Gloucester city council been busy reading George Orwell’s 1984 in their book club recently?It seems someone has read the bit at the back where Orwell describes how the political language, Newspeak – with its restricted grammar and limited vocabulary – is designed to distort how people think and control public attitudes. Posters were put u
  
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• This Model Just Lost Her Second Leg To Toxic Shock Syndrome

  17-01-2018 17:24
  Lauren Wasser contracted toxic shock syndrome from a tampon in 2012.
  
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• The best time of day to eat carbs without gaining weight

  17-01-2018 16:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TV doctor Dr Michael Mosley and researchers from the University of Surrey found eating carbs in the evening causes less dramatic blood sugar spikes than carb-loading at breakfast.
  
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• Why Ann Curry Says She's 'Not Surprised' by Matt Lauer Allegations

  17-01-2018 16:54
  The former TODAY host opened up in an interview today.
  
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• Want help solving a work-related problem? Tell us about it

  17-01-2018 16:45
  Overworked? Stressed? Got a bad boss? In a new series we invite you to send in a short description of your predicament – so that other readers can offer solutionsWork has changed, and in many ways for the better. Hours have become more flexible, so parents and carers can spend time with those they love. We have more holidays. Smartphones, tablets and laptops have unshackled us from our desks. It’s illegal to discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, religion, disability or sexuali
  
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• Fox News' Janice Dean: Multiple Sclerosis Made Me Proud To Be A Size 10

  17-01-2018 16:40
  Since her MS diagnosis 13 years ago, meteorologist Janice Dean has learned to embrace her body.
  
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• Scientists edge closer to a cure for cocaine addiction 

  17-01-2018 16:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Mount Sinai hospital injected mice with a protein in the brain region associated with reward and found it neutralized a substance involved in making the animals' crave the drug.
  
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• Cannabis users are more likely to feel deceived by others

  17-01-2018 16:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse in Maryland found marijuana increases signal connectivity in regions of the brain that have been linked to psychosis.
  
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• Bicarbonate of soda helps to avoid dangerous c-sections

  17-01-2018 16:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The researchers, which included scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, believe bicarbonate of soda neutralises acids in the uterus, which encourages vaginal births.
  
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• Sleep expert reveals his top five tips for insomniacs 

  17-01-2018 16:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One in three people regular suffer from difficulty sleeping, says the NHS. The University of California Berkeley's Professor Matthew Walker shares his advice for ensuring you get a restful night.
  
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• How community spirit helps a girl with autism and severe anxiety

  17-01-2018 16:10 via bbc.co.uk
  A scheme to let parents close their streets to cars so children can play is hugely beneficial to one young resident, who has autism and severe anxiety.
  
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• London journalist with 'Aussie flu' faints on an airplane

  17-01-2018 16:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joseph, who lives in London, took a turn for the worse during a flight back from Aberdeen. Flight attendants discussed whether they needed to divert the plane to Leeds.
  
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• This Is What It's Really Like To Be An Olympian—And It's Not As Glamorous As You Think

  17-01-2018 16:00
  Bobsledder Jamie Greubel Poser had to gain 20 pounds and make sacrifices in her personal life.
  
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• Fundraising page set up for disgraced liver surgeon

  17-01-2018 15:51 via bbc.co.uk
  A former patient says Simon Bramhall is a "man of excellence."
  
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• 27 Major Acne Questions Everyone Has—Answered By Dr. Pimple Popper

  17-01-2018 15:30
  Time to get poppin.'
  
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• Couple's burning red rash on bottoms was due to worms

  17-01-2018 14:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An unnamed UK husband and wife developed symptoms after visiting Martinique, according to BMJ Case Reports. Doctors diagnosed the pair with cutaneous larva migrans.
  
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• Mum 'lucky' to lose baby weight in a week had bowel cancer

  17-01-2018 13:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Caroline Dick, from West Lothian, Scotland (pictured with her son Maxx), shed two stone in a week after giving birth. She had no idea her pregnancy was masking the disease, which is now incurable.
  
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• How nursing in the NHS has changed

  17-01-2018 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Nurses haven been an integral part of the NHS since its inception. Here they talk about what has changed.
  
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• ‘Haemorrhaging nurses’: one in 10 quit NHS England each year

  17-01-2018 12:24
  Data showing 33,000 nurses left in 2016-17 triggers warning of ‘dangerous and downward spiral’One in 10 nurses are leaving the NHS in England each year, according to official figures, raising fresh concerns about staffing shortages in hospitals.Data published by NHS Digital on Wednesday shows that just under 33,500 nurses left the service in 2016-17 – 3,000 more than joined and 20% higher than the number who quit in 2012-13.A combination of factors are at play. Hospitals have f
  
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• Dreaded 'Aussie flu' is 'similar' to the Spanish flu

  17-01-2018 12:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Northamptonshire-based pharmacist Marvin Munzu warned that H3N2 can lead to fatal complications, such as pneumonia - exactly like the bug from 100 years ago.
  
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• White House doctor says Trump aced cognitive test

  17-01-2018 12:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump's recent medical examination showed no indication of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to the Navy physician who conducted and supervised it.
  
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• Trump’s judges threaten reproductive rights for generations to come

  17-01-2018 12:00
  The decisions that these zealots make will affect the lives of millions of women decades from now I was 19 years old when I first visited a Planned Parenthood health center. It was 1973, the same year the supreme court recognized a constitutional right to abortion in the landmark Roe v Wade decision. Decades later, who possibly could have thought that my daughter’s generation would still be fighting for the legal right for women to control our own bodies?
  Anti-choice activists and lawmaker
  
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