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Minimal living space

Minimal living space with herringbone floors, gray walls, large windows, and a creme sofa

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Small, bright living room with a large-scale mirror, large art, and a gray sofa

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Beach white and blue

Beach white and blue living room

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Monochrome living room with a large gray sectional with s velvet throw pillow in forest green

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Modern living space with neutral hues, a gray velvet sofa, soft gray velvet chairs and a stone coffee table

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Eclectic Swedish living space with a gallery wall featuring a mounted chess board, a gray sofa, and an IKEA lamp

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Minimalist open-plan

Minimalist open-plan living space with a light blue contrast wall, and a chess set on top of metal coffee table

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15 ways your child's name sets them up for success — or failure

What's in a name? Potentially your child's future.

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Mother hears son's heartbeat four years after he died

Calen Grace killed himself in a shooting accident four years ago

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Obese people and smokers 'banned from routine surgery' as NHS attempts to cut spending costs

'It's the only way providers are going to be able to balance their books... the service is bursting at the seams'

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Vaginal douching can increase risk of contracting HPV, study finds

'The vagina contains more bacteria than anywhere else in the body after the bowel, but the bacteria are there for a reason'

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Zika: More than two billion people at risk of catching virus around the world, study shows

The World Health Organisation has declared Zika to be a global health emergency

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Jeremy Hunt said 'what will the Daily Mail say?' when told about HIV prevention drug

A daily dose of the new drug has been shown to reduce HIV infection by 86 per cent

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US has 10 million more marijuana users than a decade ago, study finds

Attitudes towards the drug are relaxing, with fewer people perceiving it to be harmful

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Radioactive prostate cancer drug given approval for NHS use

The powerful drug can specifically target tumourswhen given as an infusion to the blood stream

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Getting high on cannabis makes you less likely to work hard for money, study says

But cannabis users were just as motivated as others when they weren't under the influence

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Baby names: Nearly one in five parents regret name they gave their child, poll finds

Choosing a popular name is the most common cause of regret for parents

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Psychopaths feel fear but do not recognise danger, study finds

Researchers claim those within the category are likely to have impairments in experiencing happiness and anger

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Gonorrhea antibiotics rendered ineffective by STI's 'high levels of resistance', WHO warns

The sexually transmitted disease could become untreatable with 'serious sexual and reproductive health consequences', World Health Organisation says

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Nearly half of British women cannot identify the vagina, study finds

Those aged over 65 had the worst knowledge of female anatomy, research by cancer charity the Eve Appeal found

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Eating dinner after 7pm increases heart attack risk, study says

Experts say having dinner within two hours of going to bed leaves the body on "high alert"

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Alzheimer's disease breakthrough as new drug clears toxic proteins from brains of patients

'Compared to other studies published in the past, the effect size of this drug is unprecedented'

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Domestic violence concerns raised as new law against psychological abuse fails to come into effect

A number of police forces in the England and Wales have yet to prosecute a single person under the new against coersive cohesion

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I stole thousands from JP Morgan to fund my drug habit – my story proves addicts have a future

Emily McMillan stole thousands of pounds from JP Morgan to fund her drug habit. Now clean, she talks to Kashmira Gander about hitting rock bottom, rehab and recovery – an ongoing and never-ending process

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Children as young as three 'worry about being fat or ugly'

A survey of childcare professionals found 71 per cent believed children are becoming more anxious about their bodies at a younger age than before

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GP criticises colleagues who branded her a hypochondriac and failed to diagnose her cancer

'I am angry at being left in the medically unexplained wilderness'

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Doctors are failing to spot heart attacks in women - these are the symptoms

Up to 28,000 women die each year in the UK

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Vaping is 'as bad as smoking cigarettes' for damaging key blood vessels

'E-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes but they are not harmless,' says professor

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Quick turnaround GP appointments are running general practice into the ground

BMA says doctors cannot treat patients properly under the current recommended 10-minute limit per consultation

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Breast cancer treatment breakthrough claimed by 16-year-old boy

Krtin Nithiyanandam is hoping to gain interest from the scientific community to develop the work further

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Conjoined twins given slim chance of survival prepare for first day of school

Rosie and Ruby Formosa, 4, were born with a condition that affects just one in 200,000 live births

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Teenager dies from stroke 'caused by love bite from his girlfriend'

Family blame older girlfriend, who has disappeared

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Mediterranean diet better than statins at combatting heart disease, study says

Diet rich in vegetables, nuts, fish and oils can cut the chances of early death in heart patients by 37 per cent

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Autistic boy receives 20,000 birthday cards after mother's public appeal

'Some people might think it's just a card, but to us it's massive - I'd love to thank everyone and remind them that there are 'Ollies' everywhere'

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Mylan CEO's salary soared by 671% as firm hiked EpiPen prices

The incident is just the latest in which a pharmaceutical firm has been accused of price-hiking

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Certain carbohydrates do not make you gain weight, research says

White rice and potatoes healthier if prepared in certain way

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Serotonin: Scientists unmask the dark side of the 'happy hormone'

Leading anti-depressant drugs like Prozac boost serotonin, but it also appears to be involved in signalling anxiety within the brain

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Coma patient's brain 'jump-started' by ultrasound in breakthrough that could help 'wake up' others

Scientists caution the 'remarkable' improvements in 25-year-old's condition could be a coincidence, but believe they may have found a way to treat people in a vegetative state

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Son of alternative medication advocate 'should be taken into care,' rules family court judge

Social services staff said the boy's father advocated the use of Master Mineral Solution and his website included 'paraphernalia for the administration of such products to babies'

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Woman's 'foot infection' diagnosis turns out to be a rare genetic disorder with no cure

Melissa Bogner suffered with excruciating pain for months before a doctor finally diagnosed her with a very rare and poorly understood condition

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Scientists create edible battery made from freckles

Power source could be used in tiny machines designed to monitor the body and release medicine when necessary

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HRT nearly triples risk of women developing breast cancer, major study finds

Research finds menopause treatment could make women 2.7 times more likely to develop the disease

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Bagpipe lung can kill you, scientists warn

Wind instrument players are being warned by doctors over possible lung damage after a bagpipe player is believed to have died from a reaction to mouldy pipes.

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NHS could struggle post-Brexit without EU citizen staff, Department of Health officials admit

One in 10 NHS professionals are EU citizens, prompting concerns over staffing levels amid post-Brexit uncertainty

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Thousands share their experiences of sexual harassment in school after calls for compulsory sex education

'Young people are bombarded with confusing and often misogynistic messages from the world around them — This is why we need compulsory Sex and Relationships Education'

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Texas has highest maternal mortality rate in developed world, says new study

A study shows the situation is getting worse - not better - in the world's wealthiest nation

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American doctor writes about her experiences in a NHS A & E department

'To the British government, stop trying to mess it up,' says Dr Jen Gunter

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Theresa May has failed her first test as prime minister, say anti-obesity campaigners

Anti-sugar campaigners call the new obesity strategy a 'national scandal'

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Top public school attended by Tony Blair puts porn on the curriculum

Move comes amid fears porn addiction could harm student's studies and mental health

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Worse treatment of poor people by GPs costs the NHS £4.8bn a year, study finds

'GPs are not treating people the same. GPs are more likely to offer better care in richer areas'

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Being the primary breadwinner is bad for men's happiness and health, study finds

'Men don't get any brownie points for being a breadwinner, it's just the status quo,' says sociologist Christin Munsch

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Zika virus could have Alzheimer's-like effect in adults

Further work must be done to establish how lasting the damage might be, scientists have cautioned

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Erectile dysnfunction studies outnumber PMS research by five to one

Nine out of 10 women suffer from PMS symptoms, while only 19 per cent of men experience erectile dysfunction

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Humans caught the common cold from camels, scientists discover

Experts warn the success of the cold virus in spreading across the world shows the potential for a pandemic by the deadly MERS virus, which also came from camels

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Impose limit of less than nine antibiotic doses per person a year to help prevent superbugs, say experts

Paper in the journal Science says urgent action must be taken to reduce the rise in deadly drug-resistant bacteria

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Viruses 'more likely to lead to infection' in the morning, says report

Infections also likely to have greater impact on those who do late night shifts

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27 people suffer heroin overdoses in small West Virginia town in just four hours

Medical experts believe the overdoses were related to a single, contaminated batch of the drug

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Sugar tax: Government plans criticised as 'feeble' while food bosses say measures are too tough

The food and drinks industry's involvement in the campaign will be voluntary, and only if it fails to reach the targets set will the Government consider using 'other levers'

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Scientists discover what could be a 'perfect' painkiller without side-effects

New drug discovered by team including Nobel Prize-winning chemist shows 'promise' as a replacement for opium-based drugs like morphine – although it has only been tested in mice so far

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A loving partner can help you sleep well, study suggests

'Having responsive partners who would be available to protect and comfort us should things go wrong is the most effective way for us humans to reduce anxiety'

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17 life-saving facts that everyone should know

Survivalists have a shorthand for knowing their limits

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Meningitis W: Students urged to get vaccinated against 'potentially deadly disease'

Up to a quarter of students carry the bacteria that can cause meningitis, compared to one in ten of the general population, warns charity

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Humans aren't innately optimistic – unlike England football fans, scientists say

Even British Government policy is informed by the concept of 'optimism bias', but new research suggests there is no evidence for it as a general state of mind

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Smallpox could return as Siberia's melting permafrost exposes ancient graves

Last known case of the deadly disease was in Somalia in 1977, but Russian scientists investigating an anthrax outbreak have found the virus's DNA in corpses once entombed in the frozen ground

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The NHS is testing a cannabis product for the first time

Exclusive: The makers of the MediPen vaporiser are confident that by setting a precedent for testing cannabis products with this reputable body, it will have a huge impact on the public's perception of cannabis

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Trans sports clubs: When swimming and playing football is a revolutionary act

All Roberta Francis wanted was a peaceful place to swim. But, writes Kashmira Gander, what she has created has transformed into so much more

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This is what eating sugar does to your brain

Our brains control our feelings of hunger more than previously thought, scientists find

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People who believe exercise is good for them experience more health benefits, study finds

Researchers describe a 'self-fulfilling prophecy' effect

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Hundreds of transplant patients given organs from dead cancer sufferers

Rigorous checks are made to ensure the organs are safe and the risks must be balanced against the need for the transplant

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Disabled woman turned away from disability assessment centre because she couldn't use stairs

Wheelchair users are banned from using lifts under safety restrictions

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Activists furious over DEA's refusal to recognise medical benefits of marijuana

The government's own research has revealed the medical benefits of the drug

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A&E staffing 'at crisis level' as hospitals continue to miss waiting times

The target of seeing 95% of patients within four hours has not been hit by an A&E at any major hospital since July 2013

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Scientists break 13-year silence to insist 'three-parent baby' technique is safe

The UK could become the first country in the world to allow the birth of a baby using a controversial procedure designed to prevent devastating genetic diseases from being passed on

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Paralysed patient walks again in astonishing medical breakthrough

'Patient seven was capable of walking with two crutches and lower limb orthoses ... while requiring no assistance by a therapist'

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Rio 2016: Green Olympic diving pool is 'safe', claim officials, but experts say they wouldn't swim in it

The green colour is a sign of something very wrong with the pool – and even if it is algae, as many believe, then there's reason to worry

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This is amount of exercise you should be doing every day

Exceeding the current recommended minimum levels each week can significantly reduce the risk of disease, experts claim

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Mother dies 10 weeks after giving birth as cancer symptoms mistaken for side-effects of pregnancy

Laurel Cohen's husband, Dave, is fundraising in her memory by running 10km races with their daughter, Ruby, in her pushchair

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Zika: First US baby with virus-related illness dies in Texas

Mother travelled to El Salvador while pregnant and baby was born with microcephaly

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Scientists blow a bubble that does not move – and it's a big deal

Being able to control a bubble could help doctors treat blood clots and prevent problems in nuclear power plants

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Drinking tapwater in the US could give you cancer, scientists warn

Public water supplies serving six million people found to contain up to 25 times the safe limit of toxic chemicals

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Change alcohol advice to show benefits of moderate drinking, Camra tells Government

The campaign group points to scientific studies that show moderate drinking can protective against health problems including cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and certain forms of cancer

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Measles outbreak spreading at music festivals, health agency warns

16 cases of the illness have been linked to Glastonbury alone

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It's official – Seinfield has been right about 'double-dippers' all along

Study puts to bed debate started more than 20 years ago on Seinfeld episode

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NHS has spent more than £1.75m on homeopathy, despite admitting there is 'no good-quality evidence it works'

Exclusive: The NHS has spent more than £1.75 million on homeopathy ingredients over the last decade, despite its own guidelines stating- 'There is no good-quality evidence that homeopathy is effective as a treatment for any health condition'

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Research suggests being lazy is a sign of high intelligence

Results of the study revealed the thinking group were far less active than the non-thinkers

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Asthma pill could prove 'game changer' for people with severe symptoms

'For me, it felt like a complete wonder drug and I can't wait for it to be available,' says a trial patient

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What is the human body made of?

The Big Science Question: Depending on who you ask, our bodies are mostly made of water, oxygen or empty space (or £96,000 worth of precious metals and elements, if you are Benedict Cumberbatch)

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Zika virus cases confirmed in Scotland

Public health officials have warned the cases do not pose a health risk to wider public

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Majority of Britons 'uncomfortable' letting someone with mental illness look after their child, study finds

Research suggests deep-rooted stigma against people with mental health issues prevails in the UK

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Amish house dust has unique properties that protect children against asthma, scientists say

'You can't put a cow in every family's house, but we may be able to protect children from asthma by finding a way to re-create the time-tested Amish experience'

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Tiny implant could connect humans and machines like never before

Invention of 'neural dust' could mean people will be able communicate with computers using the power of their mind

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Women who douche their vaginas twice as likely to get ovarian cancer, research finds

Proponents of vaginal douching say it promotes hygiene but growing evidence suggests it may do more harm than good

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Scientists discover what cocaine does to the brain to make it so addictive

Scientists let rats self-administer as much cocaine as they wanted for five days, then took it away and analysed how the rodents responded

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A third of young people experience sexual problems, research finds

While sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction or trouble climaxing are often more commonly associated with older people, over a third of sexually active people aged 16-21 have experienced it

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Zika: Authorities in Miami struggle to contain 'little ninja' mosquito

Health workers trying to stem spread of virus on American mainline say Aedes aegypti is proving a difficult species to eradicate

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Meat contributes to obesity as much as sugar, research suggests

Protein, not the fat in meat contributes to obesity, scientists say

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Flossing your teeth does not work and could be a waste of time, new research suggests

It can be 'of little value', say the British Dental Association

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Flossing your teeth does not work and could be a waste of time, new research suggests

It can be 'of little value', say the British Dental Association

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Scientists came to a fascinating conclusion after looking at the DNA of thousands of people with depression

A team of scientists pinpointed 17 genetic tweaks, or SNPs (pronounced "snips"), that appear to be tied to MDD

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Here's how much and when you should eat when working out

It's important to remember that caloric intake is different for everyone

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Vegans live longer than those who eat meat or eggs, research finds

Every three per cent increase in calories from plant protein was found to reduce risk of death by 10 per cent

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Women who have had tonsils or appendix removed much more fertile, research finds

Scientists have urged caution in interpreting the results, warning women against electing to have their appendix or tonsils removed in an attempt to boost their fertility

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High Court rules NHS England can legally fund new HIV prevention drug PrEP after charity wins case

The NHS is legally able to fund a "game-changing" preventative HIV drug, the High Court has ruled.

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Weight Watchers to release Naked Issue after survey finds majority of women dislike their bodies

The weight loss service is tapping into the body positivity movement in its September magazine

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High Court to rule on whether NHS England should fund new preventative HIV drug PrEP

NHS England previously said it was not its responsibility to fund preventative treatments for HIV

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Chances of surviving cancer double as thousands live decades after diagnosis

But the growing number of survivors requiring support is putting pressure on the NHS

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Female orgasm mystery 'solved': Scientists finally find out why women experience sexual pleasure

Woman have monkeys to thank, researchers say

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Rio 2016: Athletes warned to keep mouth close while in faeces-infested water

All efforts by the government to clean the Rio waters seem to have failed

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Zika in the UK: Three cases of virus reported in Yorkshire

'There is no specific treatment and it wears off naturally after two to seven days'

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Woman died from contraceptive pill side effect after GP said she just had back pain

Coroner is considering referring the case to the General Medical Council after it raised 'areas of concern' about the conduct of Dr Sunil Simon

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Zika virus: Florida cases transmitted by US mosquitoes, governor says

Health officials believe the infections occurred in an area near Miami

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Woman with chronic illness from Greek cheese speaks out after three years of suffering

The brucellosis bacteria has left Ms Philpott too weak to move easily without a wheelchair

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Breastfeeding premature babies boosts their IQ in later life, research finds

Premature babies who predominantly receive their nutrition from breastfeeding have higher IQs in later life, than those who do not

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Creeping privatisation of healthcare is damaging the NHS, study finds

Massive expansion of private healthcare provision in NHS is 'far too radical an experiment' that could go 'catastrophically wrong', expert warns

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Women's prison suicide rate soars as charity warns of 'horrifying' self-harm

Figures released by the Ministry of Justice show women accounted for a disproportionately high number of deaths by suicide over the past 12 months

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Astronauts who reach deep space 'far more likely to die from heart disease'

Radiation in deep space appears to damage the body's cardiovascular system

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Alzheimer's drug that may slow condition hailed as 'glimmer of hope'

'The headway being made through research is starting to give a real sense of the possibility that we could one day stop dementia in its tracks'

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NHS England tried to sabotage hepatitis C drugs release because it couldn't afford them, doctors claim

Doctors from the clinical advisory group have claimed NHS England tried to sabotage attempts to introduce the expensive drugs, to delay them until the following financial year because they didn't have enough funding

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An hour's walk can cancel out eight hours behind a desk, claim scientists

Heart and artery disease and cancer are the two most likely causes of death linked to an inactive lifestyle

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Zika virus: Florida officials investigating 4 non-travel-related cases

Investigators are still working to determine if the virus was transmitted by mosquitoes

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NHS consultant paid £375,000 overtime as fees soar 'amid staffing shortages'

One consultant was paid £375,000 in overtime fees on top of their salary

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How sexist stereotypes mean doctors ignore women's pain

Research shows hospital staff take women's pain less seriously, spent less time treating them and are more likely to wrongly diagnose physical pain as 'just emotional'

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Ice Bucket Challenge funds major breakthrough in ALS research

'It is a prime example of the success that can come from the combined efforts of so many people'

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First American to have double hand transplant wants them both removed

Jeff Kepner says pioneering surgery has ruined his life

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Family connections 'as important as money' to help children succeed

A new report published by The Prince's Trust warns 'lack of inherited opportunities' allows the most disadvantaged young to fall even further behind in terms of work and education.

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Teenage brains can reveal emerging mental health problems, research finds

'Adolescence can be a difficult transitional period and it's when we typically see the first signs of mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and depression. This study gives us a clue why this is the case'

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No one will talk about anal cancer

Many anal tumours are caused by the HPV virus. On top of that stigma, the disease is 'down there'. But a new American treatment is bringing hope

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Spain reports first case of baby born with microcephaly after mother contracts Zika virus

Mother gives birth to a baby boy after contracting virus while traveling in South America

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Binge watching TV can actually kill you, study finds

The danger could be even worse than is known – and is likely to increase as streaming services become popular, scientists suggest

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Menopause makes women age faster, claim scientists

Postmenopausal women suffering from insomnia were an average of two years older 'biologically' than those who did not, the study found

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From Egypt to 3D printers: The fascinating history of prosthetics - and what the future holds

As a new exhibition shows, prosthetics have come a long way in the past seven centuries – and they can now even be styled for personal taste. Kashmira Gander reports

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Scientists make 'ground-breaking' breast cancer genes discovery

The two studies have been heralded as 'ground-breaking' by charity Breast Cancer Now

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Britain's first double-hand transplant patient says he feels 'whole again'

'They're my hands. They really are my hands. My blood's going through them. My tendons are attached. They're mine. They really are'

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Alcohol causes seven types of cancer - and probably others, study finds

Alcohol is estimated to have caused around half a million deaths from cancer in 2012 alone, which is nearly 6% of all cancer deaths worldwide

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France considers banning Gitanes and Gauloises cigarettes for being 'too cool'

Tobacco groups are demanding assurances from government over the proposed law

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Asthma cure on the horizon, according to University of Southampton study

Asthma could be stopped by switching off the gene which causes it, British scientists found

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Menopause reversed as scientists successfully 'rejuvenate women's ovaries'

The researchers successfully reversed menopause in a 40 year old woman whose periods had stopped five years previously

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How to avoid getting malaria – sleep with a chicken

Chicken, which eat mosquitoes, have several compounds in their feathers that mosquitoes find off-putting

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Eating oily fish 'cuts risk of death from bowel cancer', research suggests

Bowel cancer patients who consumed more than 0.3g of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in food such as oily fish, were found to have a 41 per cent less chance of dying from bowel cancer

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How to sleep in hot weather

As temperatures soar across the country, here's how you can stop the heatwave disturbing your sleep

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Kellogg's Special K adverts banned for describing cereal as 'full of goodness'

The cereal company has been ordered to stop running the advert in its current format after health claims were found to lack specific evidence to back them up

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Thousands of nursing students caught cheating their way through their studies in the last 3 years

Despite findings having 'worrying implications for public health', one affected university says employers and patients 'can have confidence our graduates obtained their qualifications honestly'

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Couples who get drunk together have better relationships, study finds

A ten year research project analysing interviews with more than 2,700 couples found women were particularly unhappy in their relationship when they were the only drinker

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Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food cooking courses work, scientists say

'Teaching people to cook really works and really does make a huge difference,' says celebrity chef

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Gene discovery could lead to new treatments for cancer and heart disease

Doctors could use the gene's effects to increase the blood supply to a 'failing heart' or starve a tumour of oxygen

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Parents placing a blanket over baby's pram in hot weather 'put their children at risk'

'It gets extremely hot down in the pram, something like a thermos,' says Dr Svante Norgren

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Heavy metal music helps listeners deal with mortality, study suggests

'Heavy metal music is often associated with death, but listening to it is helpful against death-related thoughts,' say researchers

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Jeremy Hunt's plans for seven-day NHS 'impossible' under current funding, expert warns

'I'm convinced seven-day services cannot be achieved within current funding. There are huge gaps'

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Jeremy Hunt has broken NHS funding pledges and is 'misleading' the public over reforms, report finds

Report concludes real funding increase less than half of what Hunt claimed

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Why the latest Alzheimer's 'cure' might be too good to be true

A team in the US says it has made the first steps towards developing a vaccine for Alzheimer's

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Conservative boost to health budget 'half what was pledged in manifesto'

'In our view, the funding announced in the Spending Review does not meet the Government's commitment'

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Artificial light could be making us prematurely frail

'We used to think of light and darkness as harmless'

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There could be a super-simple way to lose weight that doesn't involve diet or exercise

Scientists are beginning to get a better picture about the role that drinking water plays in weight loss

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Tourists in Europe face unexpected medical bills post-Brexit with millions of EHICs due to expire

66% more cardholders are expected to miss out on cheaper medical bills than last year

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Diet success depends on your genes, study finds

'We've largely viewed diet the same way for the last 100 years – assuming that there is one optimal diet ... this is likely not the case'

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Woman shares photo of dimple to raise awareness of breast cancer symptoms

Claire Warner said she was inspired to share her photo after another woman's Facebook post alerted her to her own symptom

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Sepsis should be treated with same urgency as heart attacks, says Nice

GPs should send any patient who might have sepsis to hospital in an ambulance, the watchdog says

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Hidden 'red hair' gene could increase risk of skin cancer

People who carry a silent red hair gene could be just at risk from the sun as those with ginger colouring

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Obesity may be a brain disease made worse by a Western diet high in sugar and fat

Unhealthy eating habits appear to hamper the brain's ability to forget about the need for food when you are full

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Japanese may soon need to work until 80 as population ages

The situation could provide a cautionary tale for workers in Europe, including the UK, who face similar pressures

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The Purple Pound: How discrimination against disabled people costs businesses billions of pounds

At the age of 32, Angela Griggs's accounting career was ticking along quite nicely. Having spent her twenties gradually rising up the ranks at a leading firm, she had become an assistant manager. But her bright future was overshadowed by uncertainty when she suffered a stroke. She lost the use of her right leg and arm. Her speech had become slurred, and her stamina shot. At a time when many people feel they finally have a foothold in life, Griggs faced countless unwelcome learning curves. But she knew that, for her, getting back to work was the only way she would regain a sense of normality.

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Taking pregnancy multivitamins is 'waste of money' researchers find

Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money, researchers have concluded.

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What our faces can tell other people about the state of our health

There are many historical examples of people altering their facial appearance to appear healthier

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Children who suck their thumb and bite their nails are less likely to get allergies, study finds

'While we don't recommend that these habits should be encouraged, there does appear to be a positive side'

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Number of British people seeking to change their gender soars

LGBT activists warn that increasingly long waiting times for people seeking gender reassignment can be dangerous, with trans people already reporting much higher rates of suicide and depression

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Statins linked to dramatic reduction in cancer death rates, research suggests

Statins are lipid-lowering tablets taken by many to reduce high cholesterol

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Marijuana use reduces sense of reward over time, scientists find

'What we saw was that over time, marijuana use was associated with a lower response to a monetary reward,' says Neuroscientist Dr Mary Heitzeg

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Gene which increases risk of prostate cancer discovered by scientists

It is hoped the discovery could potentially lead to earlier detection and intervention for men with the disease

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Sleeping boosts women's brain power but men benefit more from naps, research suggests

Previous research has suggested women need more sleep as their brains are 'more complex' than men's

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E.coli outbreak could be linked to salad leaves, health officials warn

More than 100 people in the UK are known to have caught the E. coli O157 infection since the end of June

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How much exercise do you need to do to lose weight?

The study contradict NHS guidelines for adults

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North Middlesex Hospital patient lay dead for more than four hours in 'inadequate' A&E department

Report finds there are not enough competent doctors to treat patients at night

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Controversial mega-database of medical records scrapped over privacy concerns

Critics said the care.data scheme violated patients' privacy and contained unreliable and inaccurate records

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Junior doctors: Jeremy Hunt announces new contract will be imposed from October

A phased introduction will be rolled out between October and the end of 2017

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Gonorrhoea and syphilis on the rise in the UK amid 'sexual health crisis', experts warn

A spike in cases is thought to be particularly affecting gay and bisexual men

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El Salvador: Meet the former Marxist guerrilla fighting for reproductive rights in a country where there are none

Exlusive interview: Morena Herrera has suffered death threats and slander, but she will not stop

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Meal portion guide reveals 80% of parents overfeed their children

Nutritionists warn of more pre-school children at risk of obesity than ever before

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Pasta does not make you gain weight, according to (Italian) scientists

Two studies found pasta consumption was associated with a lower prevalence of obesity and a healthy body mass index

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Frozen food safety confusion leading to tonnes of waste, watchdog warns

Food Standard Agency busts common freezer myths to help reduce food waste

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Britain must be more deaf aware, says star of ground-breaking BBC documentary

A new immersive film gives viewers a look at what life is like in deaf Britain today. The Independent meets one of its stars Marios Costi – football lover, family man and passionate advocate of deaf rights

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Brexit price surge could deny patients life-saving drugs on NHS

A 13-year-old suffering from a rare kidney disease says her treatment is now in question following post-Brexit price increases for medicine

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Link between paracetamol and autism dismissed by scientists

There is 'not sufficient evidence' to back the claim

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Infertility: Fifth of women between 35 and 44 take longer than a year to conceive

Research also found university-educated women were more likely to have problems conceiving

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Smartphone contraceptive apps rarely work and can cause unplanned pregnancy, scientists warn

The apps were initially designed to help couples conceive, but many women are using the fertility tracking information as a form of contraceptive instead

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Cannabis compounds could be used to treat Alzheimer's, research suggests

'Although other studies have offered evidence that cannabinoids might be neuroprotective against the symptoms of Alzheimer's, we believe our study is the first to demonstrate that cannabinoids affect both inflammation and amyloid beta accumulation in nerve cells'

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More women think shaving pubic hair is 'hygenic' despite greater health risks

'When that irritation is combined with the warm moist environment of the genitals, it becomes a happy culture medium for bacterial pathogens,' doctors warn

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Breakthrough as scientists discover deadly brain cancer needs fat to grow

Discovery that fat rather than sugar is tumour's preferred source of energy opens up a whole new way to make cancer-fighting drugs

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Toddler in hospital with vitamin B12 deficiency after being raised on a vegan diet

Vitamin deficiencies can have serious health implications

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Scientists use light 10 billion times stronger than the sun to find potential Ebola weakspot

There is currently no vaccine or cure for Ebola, which killed thousands of people during an outbreak in West Africa

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Nurofen advert banned over misleading claims it can target specific pain

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled the advert must not appear again in its current form

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Statins controversy could result in 2000 heart attacks and strokes, study warns

Questions around statin prompted more than 200,000 patients to stop their treatment

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There is increasing evidence that Australia is torturing refugees, medical experts claim

'Medical involvement in torture is often discussed in terms of what happens or has happened elsewhere, in some imagined country far away, under a military dictatorship for example, or historically in Nazi Germany or Stalin's Russia'

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Oklahoma to open first abortion clinic in 30 years following attempt to outlaw procedure

There are only two abortion clinics in all of Oklahoma; now there will be three

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Best Video Baby Moni

Best Video Baby Monitor Designer Style Review

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What immigration really means to Britain

A picture of an NHS surgical team who come from around the European Union has been shared thousands of times online.

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Public Health Service 'ill-equipped' to provide treatment for cannabis users despite surge in numbers seeking help, experts warn

Researchers argue that the lack of available treatment and understanding around cannabis dependency is a major public health concern, with users often being ignored

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Workplace 'cake culture' fuelling obesity and poor dental health, experts warn

'As we know, sugar has a particularly negative effect if it's eaten outside of meal time'

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Two women 'go blind after looking at their smartphones in bed'

Both women had been looking at their phones with one eye, while the other was covered by a pillow

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Parkinson's disease breakthrough 'could lead to cure'

Research could result in new drugs with the 'potential to slow or stop the condition in its tracks, which no treatment for Parkinson's can currently do'

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E-cigarettes should not be banned in public, medical experts warn

'A ban on using e-cigarettes in public places could be damaging, as it may put off smokers from using e-cigarettes to help them quit,' says Rosanna O'Connor from Public Health England

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Women in US are less likely than men to get life-saving procedures after a cardiac arrest

'Women tend to get less immediate care when time is essential,' researcher says

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Colorado teens smoke less marijuana since legalisation, survey finds

The state was the first to legalise recreational cannabis use for adults, yet its high school students still use less of the drug than the US national average

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Contagious cancer cells are 'widespread phenomenon' in sea, scientists say

The discovery of infectious cancers – once thought to be rare in nature – in three different kinds of shellfish 'raises questions about the implications for cancer transmission in humans', expert says

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When you eat is more important than what you eat, study says

Less 'you are what you eat', and more 'you are when you eat'

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University education linked to increased brain tumour diagnosis

People in professional and managerial roles are also more likely to be diagnosed

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Period pain: Scientists finally work out why menstruation hurts so much

The groundbreaking study has found a link between inflammation and PMS

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'Single most important act' to improve child health is to stop using fossil fuels, expert says

'Fossil fuel combustion inflicts a multitude of serious health and developmental harms in children'

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Breast cancer treatment 'holy grail' within reach after breakthrough, scientists claim

Researchers identify cells that are likely to become cancerous and a drug that appears to stop this happening

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Blood test predicts how likely you are to have a heart attack in next five years

High levels of antibodies in the blood could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, scientists find

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Teenage girls in Australia are taking up smoking in pregnancy to deliberately have smaller babies, study finds

The teenage girls are reportedly afraid of labour and believe a smaller baby weight will make childbirth less dangerous and painful

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3 of the biggest diet pitfalls and how to avoid them

Some diets aren't all they're cracked up to be.

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How ageing affects the way we make decisions

What goes into making a decision?

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Health chiefs warn of 'reckless' cuts in student nurse funding

"Short-sighted" plans to scrap bursaries for nursing and midwifery will have a "detrimental effect on the NHS workforce", according to leading health unions, patient organisations and royal colleges.

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Autistic Pride Day 2016: Why we are proud to have autism

Hollywood films such as Rain Man and What's Eating Gilbert Grape have introduced neurotpyical audiences to the complex condition that is autism (with the help on non-autistic actors). But on Autistic Pride Day, those living with it speak for themselves, and celebrate the unique way that autism affects each of them.

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Why you shouldn't always stress about stress

A new book claims pressure can make you stronger but, asks Kashmira Gander, can we train our brains to cope better?

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Dementia supplements 'not backed up by evidence,' claim experts

Panel finds 'no robust evidence' linking ingredients such as Ginkgo Biloba, Vitamin B and D and fish oil to preventing or reducing risk

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Dentists refusing to fix their mistakes costing patients hundreds of pounds, new analysis finds

Problems with dental care are up 9 per cent from last year with issues including dentists cracking healthy teeth during treatment, fillings that came out and dentures that did not fit

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5-minute morning routines that can make your whole day better

You don't have to add three leisurely hours to your morning routine to be happy or productive

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What you should eat before and after you exercise to lose weight, according to a top fitness trainer

If you're looking to shed some pounds, certain foods promote weight loss more than others

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Health experts call for illegal drug use and possession to be decriminalised

Two leading organisations urge new approach to the 'war on drugs'

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Coffee could protect against some types of cancer, says World Health Organisation

However, researchers did find a link between throat cancer and drinking very hot beverages

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I tried the intense 'skinny' workout that supermodels and celebrities are doing

A rigorous exercise regimen followed by models and celebrities like Ellie Goulding, Nicole Scherzinger, and Suki Waterhouse

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Women can't 'botox their ovaries' and the best time to give birth is 25, warns fertility expert

It has been suggested women are delaying having children as the financial crash has resulted in insecure job prospects, cramped accommodation and mounting student debt for many women throughout their twenties

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Very hot drinks 'probably cause cancer', UN health agency announces

A major announcement from the UN health body follows a review of 1,000 scientific studies

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Viagra 'could lower heart attack risk and risk of dying from heart failure'

Scientists conducting the research are hoping to show the medication can also help prevent arrhythmias - abnormal heart rhythms

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Orlando hospital staff describe dealing with 'war zone' after nightclub shooting

A total of 27 people remain in hospital, six in intensive care

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World Blood Donor Day 2016: How to donate blood in the UK

'Voluntary blood donors put others before themselves. Each time they donate blood, they commit an act of selfless heroism'

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Eating porridge reduces your chances of dying from cancers, finds major Harvard University study

The Harvard University study found a number of major health benefits linked to eating 70 grams of whole grain a day, equivalent to a large bowl of porridge

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'It's been 20 years since Jenny died. But deep down, I will always feel like a twin'

Ed Green explains the close bond he shared wth his sister, despite their very different lives

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World Meat Free Day 2016: 5 things that happen when you stop eating meat

The pros and cons of ditching burgers

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World Meat Free Day 2016: Why everyone becoming vegan or vegetarian would save millions of lives

Meat-free diets could result in up to 8.1 million avoided deaths

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High cholesterol does not cause heart disease so taking statins is 'waste of time', research finds

Research findings prompt row over efficacy and prescription of cholesterol-busting statins

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World Meat Free Day 2016: Why vegetarianism could be our future

According to the FAO the UK consumed on average 85.8 kilogrammes per person in 2012

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How much sleep should children get every night, and what are the risks if they don't?

A panel of US experts has released new recommendations based on a scientific review of sleep duration and health evidence

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Experimental drug offers hope for young cancer patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma

New study reveals 66 per cent of patients saw their tumours shrink after using immunotherapy drug

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Long lost son finally tracked down his birth mother - then fell in love with her

Shane, 19, began to develop romatic feelings for his mother after tracking her down on social media

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British fathers are the worst in the world, study says

A study showed UK fathers spend the least time looking after children compared to women

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How many calories you should be eating, depending on your exact age

Calorie intake has been found to fluctuate massively depending on a person's age

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Breakthrough treatment for multiple sclerosis found to reverse symptoms

Patients who were severely disabled are walking, working and even downhill skiing again

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Global plastic surgery hotspots

Cosmetic surgery has centuries-old roots. Now some countries are becoming world-leaders in particular fields. Plastic surgeon Jim Frame picks five of the most surprising

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The ugly history of cosmetic surgery

The number and type of operations done purely for aesthetic effect is unsettling and growing. But, says Michelle Smith, it's only a logical progression of what started as a nose replacement service for sufferers of syphilis

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EU referendum: What effect would Brexit really have on the NHS?

As one of the most authoritative voices on the NHS, Dr Sarah Wollaston's defection from Leave to Remain side has put each side's claims about the health service back into the spotlight

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Smoking cannabis every day can distort brain activity, research suggests

'We found that this disruption of the reward system correlates with the number of problems, such as family issues, individuals have because of their marijuana use. Continued marijuana use despite these problems is an indicator of marijuana dependence'

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California smoking age has officially gone up from 18 to 21

New regulations also formally regulate electronic cigarettes

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Constipation could be a surprising herpes symptom, new study finds

The research may be used to help people who have chronic problems with their guts without a cause

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LGBT people face 'devastating' discrimination in end-of-life healthcare, research warns

'In the hospital, they thought we were sisters. I was always aware of the way people might be reacting to the fact that we were lesbians and felt less comfortable in a public ward. Being lesbian made an already traumatic situation worse. I constantly felt in general like I always had my out myself to explain my role was in her care and life'

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Most child antidepressants are ineffective and can lead to suicidal thoughts, experts warn

Only one drug out of 14 studied demonstrated benefits that outweighed the risks of children taking them

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Comments about childhood weight more likely to give women body confidence issues in adult life, research suggests

'Commenting on a woman's weight is never a good idea, even when they are young girls,' the study's lead author said

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Vulvodynia: What is it, what are the symptoms and how can it be treated?

It is thought as many as 16 per cent of women experience unexplained vulval pain

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Immunotherapy 'cures' man with more than 26 cancer tumours in his abdomen

Mike Chettle was unable to move properly when bowel cancer spread rapidly around his body

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More than 1,200 cases of FGM recorded in England in just three months

At least two per cent of new cases were on girls under 18 and 11 girls were born in the UK

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Green tea could be used to treat brain issues caused by Down's Syndrome, researchers say

It is hoped findings could improve quality of life for those with condition

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Does spending too much time on smartphones and tablets damage kids' development?

There are widespread fears that children's educational and emotional development is being damaged by digital culture. But, says Olivia Solon, there's as much evidence to the contrary – if we factor in some parental involvement

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Blood test that could be a breakthrough for people with depression

Scientists say the treatment will improve sufferers' quality of life

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Mediterranean diet might work far better than cutting fat to lose weight, says study that shakes up diet industry

Experts have said that the study could be important in challenging many of the central myths of diets

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Losing weight comes down to overcoming 3 main hurdles

Getting trim is hard work

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Cancer sufferers should lose weight to beat disease, Harvard scientists believe

'It will be the largest study that's ever tested the impact of weight loss on cancer– any form of cancer. We are very hopeful'

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Ramadan 2016: How daily fasting impacts health

If done right, Ramadan can - surprisingly - have some positive health benefits

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Is man flu real? A look at the evidence

It is possible men and women have a different threshold for perceiving symptoms

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Women twice as likely to worry than men

Researchers say it disproprtionately hits women under the age of 35

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An exercise scientist reveals the fastest, most significant way to lose weight with minimal effort

'In terms of weight loss, diet plays a much bigger role than exercise'

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Mediterranean diet 'may reduce risk of breast cancer returning'

Study reinforces earlier work which suggests diet may play an important role in cutting cancer risk

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American initiative to stop people smoking coincides with rise in obesity

It's not unreasonable to think that the two might be at least somewhat related

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Personalised medicines are 'the future' of cancer treatments and should be standard practice, say leading doctors

Evidence presented at the world's largest cancer conference in Chicago this weekend shows personalised cancer treatments can be six times more effective than 'blanket' approach

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Muhammad Ali dead: A great warrior in the battle against Parkinson's disease

No other moment in history did more to raise awareness of the disease, or to inspire the millions worldwide living with its cruel and often debilitating symptoms, than his lighting of the Olympic torch in Atlanta in 1996

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You don't need Raid

You don't need Raid or yucky chemicals to kill your bee hive or wasp nest. Get rid of wasps naturally with this super simple recipe.

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Half of all midwives could put patients at risk due to exhaustion, research warns

Some midwives say staff shortages and stressful working conditions are resulting in increased exhaustion and lower morale

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Prostate cancer linked to men's waistline size, research suggests

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer for men in the UK and is thought to be responsible for 10,000 deaths annually

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Independent reader successfully overturns expert advice against reheating spinach

'Provided proper cooling, storage and reheating takes place, it is fine to reheat spinach,' European Food Information Council admits after student's scientific arguments win the day

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Black, Asian and other ethnic minority NHS staff more likely to be bullied by colleagues, new report finds

Evidence of apparent discrimination in first national employee survey labelled 'deeply concerning'

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Government under pressure to overturn NHS's 'truly shocking' decision not to fund revolutionary HIV drug Prep

National Aids Trust says health service is now 'sitting on' a drug that could be 'the beginning of the end' of the HIV epidemic in the UK

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'Universal cancer vaccine' breakthrough claimed by scientists

Researchers have found a way to persuade the body's immune system to attack tumours that is largely free from side effects

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Heavy cannabis use linked with gum disease in new study

Researchers point out that dope users have been found to be less likely to brush their teeth or floss

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Meet the woman whose medication could kill her

'I am so desperate for pain relief I am having to take medications known to potentially induce sudden death. It's like playing Russian roulette with my own life'

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Cutaneous leishmaniasis: What is the tropical disease eating its way through Syria and can it be stopped?

The condition is currently eating its way through the Middle East, prompting serious concerns from health officials

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One-year-old boy develops sexual organs of a grown man due to rare hormonal condition

'Precocious puberty is traumatic for a child of his age and it makes them violent'

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Food bloggers promoting 'clean eating' diets can fuel eating disorders in teenage girls, nutritionists warn

'It's more acceptable to say 'I don't eat gluten' than to say 'I don't want to eat that cake''

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4 things that happen to your brain and body when you exercise

Regular exercise can also help support a healthier body image

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Why running is fast becoming the most popular way to exercise

With a reported 2m people running in the UK and an estimated 10m in the US, the activity is on the rise, and fast becoming the most popular form of exercise.

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National Obesity Forum faces backlash over 'extremely dangerous' diet advice

The National Obesity Forum is reportedly due to 'disown' the report which has been accused of making 'unsubstantiated' claims

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Pakistan bans contraceptive ads over fears that children will be exposed to sex

Television channels and radio stations must comply to new rules or face legal action, despite Government concerns over a growing population

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El Salvador - where women are jailed for 40 years for the 'crime' of having a miscarriage

Exclusive interview: Maria Teresa Rivera was released after spending five years in jail

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96-year-old Dr Henry Heimlich has used his own manoeuvre for the first time - and saved a woman's life

He invented the emergency technique in the 1970s

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Allow antibiotics that cause nasty side-effects to help stop rise of untreatable infections, expert says

'If we return to a pre-antibiotic era, the advances made in modern medicine in terms of the treatment of diseases and surgeries … we'll go back to square one. It's terrifying'

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Dogs may be able to smell malaria in humans and help with quicker detection, scientists claim

Scientists hope using dogs could revolutionise how malaria is detected, enabling doctors to identify it quickly and without invasive tests

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Using your phone could give you cancer, says major new study

'Where people were saying there's no risk, I think this ends that kind of statement'

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Failure to tackle antibiotic resistance will lead to 'catastrophic consequences'

David Cameron has announced a crackdown on the inappropriate use of antibiotics

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'Long-lasting' sunscreens may be wearing off within hours and risk skin damage, watchdog says

Four major high street brands allegedly wear off within hours, with protection levels dropping from SPF30 to as low as just SPF8 within hours

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Amnesty International officially calls for complete decriminalisation of sex work

New research shows criminalisation interferes with prostitutes' human rights

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Student suicides at their highest level since 2007, according to Office for National Statistics

Number has risen to 130 in 2014 - from 75 in 2007 - as Samaritans charity urges students to seek help

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Woman diagnosed with 'evil twin' tumour urges others to act on symptoms

Teratoma or 'evil twin' tumours are extremely rare and occur when a growth resembling a human body grows inside someone. They can feature bones, hair, teeth and facial features

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Virus discovered in pond can help kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Scientists hail 'natural' way to fight potentially deadly infections

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Exam pressure and relationship breakdowns linked to suicide among young people

A quarter of young people in England whose deaths were considered in report expressed suicidal thoughts in week before they died

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EU referendum: NHS would face staffing crisis in the event of Brexit, survey of hospital leaders finds

80% of respondents felt that leaving the EU would have a negative impact on trusts' efforts to recruit health and care staff

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Older patients who don't need to be in hospital 'cost NHS £1bn a year'

National Audit Office report finds the number of bed 'days lost' due to delayed transfers of care has increased by 31% from 2013 according to official data, but the authors suggest the figure may actually be much larger

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Global report finds 2008 recession led to spike in cancer deaths – but not in countries with universal healthcare

Researchers examined the link between unemployment, public health care spending and cancer mortality in more than 70 countries over a 20-year period from 1990 to 2010

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Woman who documented 14st weight loss over two years on Instagram targeted with 'malicious' abuse

Simone Anderson, from New Zealand, had an operation to remove excess skin

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Graphic video shows why you shouldn't use cotton buds to clean your ears

Graphic video shows extraction of old cotton bud

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German court rules killing day-old live male chicks does not contravene their animal rights

Male chicks are either killed by gassing or being crushed in a macerator machine

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Scottish people buy 41 bottles of vodka every year

Sales of alcohol in Scotland are on the rise with the equivalent of 41 bottles of vodka sold per adult in 2015, according to new figures.

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Air pollution could increase risk of stillbirth, research suggests

The report's authors have called for further research to examine the possible link and caution their current results are not yet conclusive

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Being poor can change your genes and increase your chances of depression

'These small daily hassles of scraping by are evident in changes that build up and affect children's development'

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Young Americans most likely to live with parents than other arrangements for first time in history

Living with parents has overtaken other living arrangements for 18- to 34-year-olds

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Swallow a balloon to control hunger and lose weight, say experts

'Weight loss is very difficult and a significant number of people are not successful in achieving their weight loss goals with diet changes and exercise'

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Selective mutism: The common but misunderstood condition which leaves children unable to speak for years

One in 150 children are thought to experience the condition which can leave children unable to speak to people outside their family or immediate social circle for years

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Do Instagram's lemon-infused water 'detox drinks' actually burn fat?

The truth behind the drinks splashed across social media

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Healthy eating graphic from Public Health England was developed with members of food and drinks industry

The image for the Eatwell Guide was decided upon by a reference group made up of almost 50% industry members

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Why can't we tickle ourselves?

Some of us are more ticklish than others, but nearly everyone is unable to tickle themselves. The answer is tied to how we see and how we perceive movement.

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Former NHS chiefs call for increased taxation to prop up the ailing health service

'Since the financial crash, the NHS has had little or no growth. There isn't a healthcare system in the developed world that can cope with that in the long-term'

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A woman has become pregnant from anal sex, doctor claims

The woman had a rare condition which resulted in her bladder, vagina and rectum not separating normally during early developmental stages

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99-year-old British man thought to be the oldest person to ever beat cancer

99-year-old Victor Marston is thought to be the oldest cancer survivor in the world

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Midwives should see abortion as part of the job, says RCM chief

The chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives says staff should 'take the rough with the smooth' when dealing with pregnant women

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Michelle Obama marks a victory for healthy eating campaign with changes to food nutrition labels

The overhaul of the Nutrition Facts label, the world's most reproduced graphic image, is expected to cost food companies $2bn

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Lancet attacked for publishing study claiming too little salt could kill you

'It is with disbelief that we should read such bad science published in The Lancet'

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Zika strain that causes microcephaly found in Africa for the first time, WHO confirms

Expert warns an outbreak of the Asian Zika virus in Africa could be 'a bigger disaster than in South America'

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'Three-parent babies' technique to prevent genetic diseases hits snag

Researchers say findings are a 'challenge' to the idea that using a donor egg can prevent the transmission of faulty mitochondrial DNA, but other experts sound an optimistic note

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Cigarette companies lose last-minute bid to stop plain packaging EU law

Tobacco giants have lost their High Court challenge over the lawfulness of the Government's new plain packaging rules - the day before they are due to come into force.

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HIV cure a step closer after scientists remove virus's DNA from living tissue

Research could 'potentially serve as a curative approach for patients with HIV', scientist says

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How a high sugar diet can seriously damage your face

Dermatologists warn 'sugar face' can cause acne, greasy skin and premature aging

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Antibiotics will soon stop working and cause major health treatments to be unsafe, major report warns

It will soon be too dangerous to perform caesarean sections, joint replacements and chemotherapy if antibiotics become ineffective

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Bold is Beautiful: Beauty workshops that make a difference to women with cancer

Benefit's Bold is Beautiful project encourages women to stay positive by embracing themselves and not cancer

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Why you can't lose weight even when you exercise every day

In order to be able to lose weight effectively it is vital to understand the importance of calories and how to calculate the amount of calories required for your body to lose weight. In weight loss, your diet plays 80% responsible for achieving the desired results.

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People who become vegan to look 'fashionable' are risking their health, dietician warns

The warning comes as it is revealed that the number of vegans in the UK has increased 350 per cent over the course of the last decade

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Zika virus could spread to Europe this summer, World Health Organisation warns

The Zika virus may spread into Europe this summer as the weather gets warmer, health officials have warned.

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Bankers' bonus-style performance pay for GPs putting lives at risk, researchers warn

The scheme reportedly costs £1 billion per year and was introduced by Labour under Tony Blair's premiership

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Scientists find no link between obesity in children and eating dinner after 8pm

Previous research suggested eating food at certain times of the day had an effect on metabolic processes within the body

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Eating potatoes could increase risk of high blood pressure, study finds

Four servings a week of baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes is linked to an 11% increased risk of high blood pressure

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Student criticises lack of support after having a third of her skull removed in stroke operation

A new survey also shows 45 per cent of stroke survivors in England feel 'left alone' after leaving hospital

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Magic mushrooms could be 'serious breakthrough' for depression treatment, claims drugs expert

'Maybe this is a new era of a new approach to treating depression. Yes it could all be powerful placebo … [but] let's not be too pessimistic'

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Half of all heart attack victims 'do not realise they have had one'

Symptoms include discomfort in the jaw, upper back or arms

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Why relationships are important to your wellbeing

A new survey released to mark Mental Health Awareness Week shows that we value our relationships almost above all else, so why do we neglect them?

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Man fractures penis with loud 'snapping sound' during 'vigorous sex'

Without swift surgery, the injured man can suffer 'painful erections or erectile dysfunction' in the future, doctors warn

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PCOS: This woman was told to lose weight by doctors - but something else was going on

'It shouldn't take this many doctors to find out, when I have a textbook case'

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Surge in girls' alcohol poisoning behind rise in teenage poisonings

The rate of poisoning in boys and young men less than half of that in girls and young women.

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Mental Health Week: Why we should not fear failure

This mental health week Nadia Mendosa of the Self-Esteem Team explains how failure can be the greatest teacher and acceptance and understanding of it can help tackle the issue of poor mental health in schools

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The exact number of times men should wash their faces every day

Are you washing enough?

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Man receives first penis transplant in US after suffering from penile cancer

The doctors involved hope to be able to make the process much easier and less risky, and to eventually use the same techniques with wounded soldiers

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There's a new way to look at your vagina that might just save your life

A large number of women and girls struggle to identify parts of their own genitalia

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Australian athletes supplied with anti-Zika virus condoms

The virus is an epidemic in Central and Latin America, and the WHO has declared it a global health emergency

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Private fertility clinics offer treatments that are 'widely discredited', 'hotly debated' and 'sound like a good idea'

Women may be receiving no benefit from methods such as intruterine insemination and genetic screening

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Fertility watchdog 'increasingly concerned' about dubious treatments sold by private clinics as experts warn childless couples are being exploited

'At best, patients are subject to exploitation; at worst, patients are being subjected to harm' says one of Britain's leading fertility experts

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Woman who 'never wanted children' wins four-year NHS sterilisation battle

'Many people have suggested that I shouldn't have sex if I'm not intending to reproduce, which is an opinion so old that I can see the cobwebs,' Holly Brockwell says

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Norway set to make changing gender easier with 'breakthrough' bill

Amnesty International hails bill as 'historic breakthrough'

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David Cameron promises reforms with children in care 'let down for too long'

Plans for new legislation encouraging the adoption of children in care away from family members where necessary will be announced in the Queen's Speech on Wednesday

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Operations delayed and targets missed as NHS England has busiest year in its history

More than 500,000 extra people visited A&E between March 2015 and March 2016, making it the busiest year on record

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New law banning 10-packs of cigarettes and making packaging bland come in next week

The legislation will see cigarette packets covered in health warnings and designed in 'drab' colours

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Antibiotics should be taxed to fund research into resistance, says Lord O'Neill

Exclusive: Former Goldman Sachs chief says the danger to human health from antibiotic resistance is 'a much more troubling train wreck' than the financial crash of 2008

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Lidl recalls three 'potentially deadly' products after they were found to contain undeclared allergens

The products pose a potential health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerence to the allergens

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Calls for more warnings on alcohol as men 'unaware' of impact on health

Some 3.5 million men are thought to drink more 14 units per week, the amount recommended by government

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Gluten-free diets could be harmful for those who don't need them, expert warns

A leading expert has warned there is no evidence gluten-free diets benefit 'healthy' non-coeliac people and they may actively cause more harm than good due to high sugar and fat contents

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Internet diagnoses dancer with incurable condition after doctors left mystified

Cheyenne Adele Rose says she has been 'searching for a title for what's wrong with me for years'

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Prince Charles uses homeopathy to 'treat' animals on his organic farm to fight antibiotic resistance

The Prince of Wales said he was concerned by the use of antibiotics in commercial farming

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Only four hospitals in England hit A&E targets as staff claim exceptional pressures have become 'the norm'

Shadow Health Secretary claims data from first three months of the year represents 'Black Thursday for the NHS' and that the health service could now be said to be in a state of 'constant crisis'

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Psychopathy may be a result of 'adaptive evolution' rather than a disorder, says inventor of the psychopath test

Are the psychopaths among us part of a unique evolutionary strand?

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Cancer scientists find way to halt spread of the disease by making cells 'literally get stuck'

'Through the microscope, you can see the cell wobbling, trying to move, to put out new protrusions, to migrate, but it can't'

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More women with breast cancer are choosing useless alternative therapies over chemotherapy, warn scientists

Researchers believe complementary therapy use in breast cancer sufferers has increased in the last twenty years

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Making abortion illegal does not reduce number of women having terminations, study concludes

Countries where abortion is illegal have slightly higher abortion rates than countries where the procedures are legal, the research found

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Dozens of British cities are breaching air pollution limits in 'public health crisis'

The air we breathe is 'wreaking havoc on human health', World Health Organisation warns

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Rates of syphilis around the world mapped by scientists

The development of penicillin saw cases of the disease plummet, but some places proved 'more resilient' than others

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Rio Olympics could spark 'full blown global health disaster', say Harvard scientists

Zika warning is latest in string of troubles for 2016 Games hosts

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Scientists urge caution over 'alarmist' claim of link between pregnancy folate and autism

'Without details of the analysis, or any theory of action this looks like low-grade evidence and, if not peer-reviewed, seems irresponsible'

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