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• Tide Pods should look 'less delicious', lawmakers say

  09-02-2018 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two New York lawmakers are calling for Tide Pods to be redesigned to look less like candy as there have been more than 40 reports this year of teens being sickened after eating the capsules.
  
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• Students with 9/11-related illnesses describe diagnoses

  09-02-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former students of a high school that was engulfed in toxins after the Twin Towers exploded blocks away are being sickened by respiratory diseases and cancer more than 15 years after the attacks.
  
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• Catastrophe's Rob Delaney loses son Henry to brain cancer

  09-02-2018 23:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Catastrophe star Rob Delaney's two-year-old son Henry has died. The actor revealed the devastating news in a Facebook post on Friday, in which he paid tribute to his 'smart, funny, and mischievous' child.
  
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• Mother, 58, survived her first bout of flu but not second

  09-02-2018 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Angie Barwise, 58, was killed by influenza Type B on Saturday after fighting off influenza Type A last month. She is one of 20 deaths in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that has been hit particularly hard.
  
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• Black men more likely to be excluded from cancer trials

  09-02-2018 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at The Brigham and Women's Hospital found black men are more likely to be excluded from prostate cancer trials despite having a higher risk of developing the disease.
  
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• The Meat Replacement That Vegans Are Obsessed With

  09-02-2018 22:48
  You might not even notice the difference...
  
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• It's agony watching my husband slip away

  09-02-2018 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sharon and Dave Keeble, Brits who live in Florida, have been married for 20 years. In August 2017 Dave, 45, was diagnosed with ALS after some mild muscle weakness. Sharon describes their agony.
  
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• Why Starbucks' Valentines Cherry Mocha crushes libido

  09-02-2018 21:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Starbucks has a new Valentines Day Cherry Mocha drink for just one week but the caffeine, sugar and dairy can crush your libido on the day of love, according to nutritionists.
  
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• 1 in 5 college students have anxiety or depression

  09-02-2018 21:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As noted in the latest Center for Collegiate Mental Health report, anxiety and depression are the top reasons that college students seek counseling.
  
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• 6 Low-Carb Pizza Crusts That Will Help You Lose Weight

  09-02-2018 21:15
  Who feels like pizza tonight?
  
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• Historic flu is now worst in decades:10 more children dead

  09-02-2018 21:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Acting CDC director Dr Anne Schuchat said on Friday that this season is as bad as the 2009 swine flu pandemic that killed 200,000 people and we may not have reached the peak yet.
  
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• Psoriasis CURED by avoiding these trigger foods - skin condition gone with this diet swap

  09-02-2018 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  PSORIASIS is a skin condition that causes red, flaky patches across the body. But, one woman cured her condition, lost over a stone in weight, and lowered her blood sugar by making these diet changes.
  
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• How to order a healthy bagel: From toppings to grains

  09-02-2018 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Registered dietitian nutritionist Jessica Cording and Chef Emily Peterson explain how people can make bagels, which are full of empty calories, more nutritious.
  
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• Potatoes are good for you and can slash dementia risk

  09-02-2018 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a bizarre medical U-turn, scientists at the James Hutton Institute in Scotland who reviewed a host of evidence are pushing for potatoes to be reassessed for their 'clear' health benefits.
  
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• Diabetes diet: Add these foods to your diet to REVERSE your blood sugar condition

  09-02-2018 20:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  DIABETES type 2 symptoms include unexplained weight loss, having an unquenchable thirst, and feeling very tired. You could reverse the condition by eating more of these foods.
  
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• Do These Leggings Really Change The Shape Of Your Butt?

  09-02-2018 20:53
  We gave them a try.
  
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• Bowel cancer symptoms: FIVE signs that you should see a doctor

  09-02-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  CANCER symptoms vary dependent on where the tumour is in the body. You should see a GP if you show these signs of bowel cancer.
  
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• Human kidney tissue capable of producing urine created

  09-02-2018 19:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The study, led by Professors Sue Kimber and Adrian Woolf from The University of Manchester, signifies a significant milestone in the development of treatment for kidney disease.
  
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• 7 Personal Trainers Share Their Incredible Weight-Loss Transformation Photos

  09-02-2018 19:53
  They've worked hard for their six-packs.
  
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• 7 Things You Need To Know About Tara Lipinski

  09-02-2018 19:45
  You're going to be seeing her on the TV a lot this year.
  
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• Life expectancy in the US drops for second year in a row

  09-02-2018 19:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The average US life expectancy has dropped for the second consecutive year due to opioids, alcohol abuse according to an editorial by Virginia Commonwealth University published Wednesday.
  
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• Could this be a new treatment for asthma?

  09-02-2018 19:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, in collaboration with a team in Shanghai, believe the new treatment may even improve upon inhalers.
  
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• This Woman's Family Lost 300+ Pounds Thanks To This Meal-Delivery Service

  09-02-2018 18:18
  They also documented the whole process on TV.
  
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• US flu season now as bad as 2009 swine flu epidemic

  09-02-2018 18:16
  Some doctors say this is the worst flu season they have seen in decades. Some people are saying that, tooThe flu has further tightened its grip on the US This season is now as bad as the swine flu epidemic nine years ago.A government report on Friday shows one of every 13 visits to the doctor last week was for fever, cough and other symptoms of the flu. That ties the highest level seen in the US during swine flu in 2009. Continue reading...
  
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• Britney Spears Just Posted This Video And We Can't Stop Gawking At How Flexible She Is

  09-02-2018 18:10
  Oops, she did it again.
  
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• Spirit Airlines Slams Student Who Claims She Was Forced to Flush Emotional Support Hamster Down Toilet

  09-02-2018 18:00
  
  A college student from Florida claims she was forced to flush her emotional support hamster down the toilet after a Spirit Airlines employee allegedly suggested it was one of the only ways she would be allowed to board a flight home.Spirit Airlines hit back hard against Belen Aldecosea’s claim that she had no choice but to kill her “emotional support animal” Pebbles in order to get home to her family in Florida. In a statement the airline said, “we can say confidently tha
  
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• Starting your period early increases your risk of stroke

  09-02-2018 17:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital add to evidence that an early menopause causes strokes due to women experiencing less 'protective' hormones, such as oestrogen.
  
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• Potatoes are GOOD for you

  09-02-2018 17:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a bizarre medical U-turn, scientists at the James Hutton Institute in Scotland who reviewed a host of evidence are pushing for potatoes to be reassessed for their 'clear' health benefits.
  
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• What's The Best Plank For Sexy Side Abs: Plank Knee Taps Or Plank Sweeps?

  09-02-2018 17:13
  Light your obliques on fire.
  
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• New prostate cancer drugs can give an extra 2 years to men

  09-02-2018 17:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  International trials of new drugs conducted in part by Northwestern University and Massachusetts General both succeeded in delaying the excruciating and deadly spread of prostate cancer in men.
  
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• Trainer reveals Dakota Johnson's 25 minute workout plan

  09-02-2018 17:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's all about having fun and getting motivated, says Ramona Braganza, celebrity trainer. Braganza says, for Johnson, she wanted to maintain but accentuate her natural, college-girl look
  
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• How to close the female orgasm gap | Shannon Bledsoe

  09-02-2018 17:04
  Studies show sexual pleasure, self-esteem and satisfaction profoundly impacts our wellbeing. That’s why increasing our ‘sexual IQ’ matters
  In this moment of brave truth telling and female empowerment, it’s time to address one topic that’s been missing far too long from our conversations around sex: female pleasure. Study after study show that sexual pleasure, self-esteem and satisfaction have profound impacts on our physical and mental wellbeing. It is a natural and
  
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• How to avoid spreading the flu at WORK

  09-02-2018 16:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Susan Besser of Mercy Medical Center in Maryland breaks down ways people can avoid spreading the flu at work. Her tips include getting the flu shot and not coughing on coworkers
  
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• Mother died after meningitis was dismissed as a migraine

  09-02-2018 16:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lissa Beechey, 39, from Bridgend, was sent homeafter going to hospital on September 10 2015 complaining of fatigue, crippling headaches and eyes so sensitive she was forced to wear sunglasses.
  
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• Theresa May wooed by 'inspirational' Nikki Lilly

  09-02-2018 16:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a home-recorded clip shown on Good Morning Britain, Mrs May thanked the youngster, who suffers from an arterial venous malformation (AVM), for cooking her and husband Phillip a quiche.
  
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• The language guide midwives should use

  09-02-2018 16:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The guide, published in the British Medical Journal, also stresses that midwives and obstetricians should never address the pregnant woman as a 'she' when they are discussing the situation at hand.
  
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• Mum explains why she kept teen pregnancy secret

  09-02-2018 16:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Lucy Sherwood explains why she kept her pregnancy secret at the age of 15.
  
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• 'I'm An Astrologer—Here's What My Life Is Like'

  09-02-2018 16:08
  "Total strangers come into my crib and I kind of blow up their world."
  
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• Theresa May wooed by 'inspirational' 13-year-old vlogger

  09-02-2018 16:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a home-recorded clip shown on Good Morning Britain, Mrs May thanked the youngster, who suffers from an arterial venous malformation (AVM), for cooking her and husband Phillip a quiche.
  
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• Constipation pain? This simple exercise could help get rid of bloating

  09-02-2018 16:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  CONSTIPATION pain is very common and affects people of all ages. While simple diet changes could help to treat the condition, this exercise could help to get rid of painful stomach bloating.
  
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• Egg-freezing advice 'false insurance' for young women

  09-02-2018 15:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Women are using egg freezing to delay pregnancy, but may be 'disappointed' with its low success rate. It is better to start in your 20s if you hope to use this method to have children later in life
  
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• This Is The Time Of Year When Your Hair Grows Fastest

  09-02-2018 15:30
  Surprised?
  
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• The question doctors ask to determine a woman's fertility

  09-02-2018 14:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from George Mason University add to studies investigating fertility, which affects around 11 percent of women and nine percent of men of a reproductive age in the US.
  
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• Chinese man's rectum falls out after 30 mins on the toilet

  09-02-2018 14:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A man in China had to rush to the hospital after noticing a ball-sized lump fallen out of his anus. Doctors said the lump, still attached to his rear, was his rectum and it had lost its attachment to his body.
  
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• 'Substantial minority' of disability claimants failed by system – MPs

  09-02-2018 14:16
  Committee outlines assessment failings, including woman asked why she had not killed herselfA “substantial minority” of long-term disability benefit claimants are being failed by an assessment system that is too often undermined by basic errors, insensitivity and ignorance about people’s conditions, MPs have said.A report by the work and pensions select committee highlighted people with Down’s syndrome asked when they “caught” it, a woman reporting frequent su
  
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• Night terrors, nightmares and sleep paralysis - what are they and how can you stop them?

  09-02-2018 14:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  DREAMS can be very vivid and emotional, and everyone dreams every single night when they’re sleeping. But, what are nightmares, night terrors and sleep paralysis, and how can you prevent them?
  
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• Diabetes diet: Eat these FIVE foods everyday to prevent high blood sugar

  09-02-2018 14:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  DIABETES type 2 symptoms include feeling very thirsty, fatigue, and urinating more often than usual. You could prevent the high blood sugar condition by adding these foods to your diet.
  
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• GPs issuing thousands more fit notes for patients

  09-02-2018 14:10
  Rise of 9% in statements of fitness for work, with 13.5% increase in notes for mental and behavioural disordersThe number of fit notes issued by GPs has risen by nearly a tenth, with a larger increase for mental and behavioural disorders, research has shown.A fit note is issued after the first seven days of sickness absence if the doctor assesses that the patient’s health affects their fitness for work. Continue reading...
  
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• Parents want children to be labelled autistic

  09-02-2018 14:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Let me make one thing clear: I do not doubt the existence ofADHD, but today, I believe such conditions are vastly, and dangerously, over-diagnosed, writes DR MIKE SHOOTER.
  
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• High blood pressure: FIVE warning signs that you should see a GP immediately

  09-02-2018 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  HIGH blood pressure symptoms can be difficult to spot. But, you should seek medical help immediately if you show these five signs of extreme hypertension.
  
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