A fifth of the world's population will be obese by 2025 as one in nine go hungry

Experts stressed importance of not letting obesity divert attention away from poor nutrition

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NHS bosses promise crackdown on conflicts of interest following scandals

NHS England chairman, Sir Malcolm Grant, will draw up rules to be adopted across the healthcare system

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Nanny State Index: 'Excessive' regulation and 'sin taxes' make UK the worst place in the EU to be a wine drinker or smoker

The report ranks the UK as the bloc's third most meddling country - below Finland and Sweden - when it comes to regulating citizens private lives

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Electric shock treatment helps dyslexic children read faster, doctors say

Research suggests mild electric shocks to the scalp increase reading speed and accuracy

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Donald Trump says the US should "ban" abortions and women should be punished

Mr Trump has repeatedly made controversial comments during the campaign

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Eating pulses helps weight loss and lowers cholesterol, new research reveals

Beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils make people feel fuller and vastly reduce 'bad cholesterol' levels

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What a DNA test can teach you about diet and fitness

DNAfit has worked with Olympians, tapping into their strengths and weaknesses to help them train and eat accordingly

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Parenting blogger Olivia Siegl hits back at publishers who rejected book for being 'too real'

"I will have another baby when the thought doesn't make me want to gouge my eyes out"

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Tricks and tips every Netflix subscriber should know

Are you part of the Netflix elite?

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Racially distinctive names linked to longer lives, research finds

'A whole additional year on their lives, in mortality terms, is remarkable'

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'Vegetarian gene' linked to heart disease and cancer risk, scientists find

Populations with vegetarian diets have a gene which can raise the risk of heart disease and cancer, scientists believe.

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Depression not governed by genes and environment is a major factor when it comes to being happy, claims new study

Findings could lead to new antidepressant medications

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World Bipolar Day: What is bipolar disorder and what are its symptoms?

1 in 100 people in the UK have the condition

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B&M stores criticised over 'pro-anorexia' weighing bathroom scales

Product features infamous quote 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels'

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Boarding schools: Larks in the dorm or homesick blues?

Boarding schools are getting a bad press, first in EastEnders, now in The Archers. Chloë Hamilton asks alumni if this tallies with their own memories

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Why going veggie would save millions of lives and cut greenhouse emissions

Marco Springmann of the University of Oxford explains the findings of a new study which revealed the global benefits of eating less meat

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Asthma and hay fever suffers can help scientists tackle conditions by sharing symptoms in #BreathingBritain app

Experts are asking for people to log their symptoms in the #BritainBreathing app

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Anorexia: Stimulating brain with magnetic fields reduces symptoms of eating disorder

Anorexia is characterised by an intense fear of being overweight

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Changing the emotional tone of a person's voice 'can alter their mood'

Researchers used an algorithm to change study participants' voices

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Blood test to detect concussion could prevent use of radiation-exposing scans

The test will minimise the need for computerised tomography (CT) scans, which emit radition

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The Secret Illness: People affected by OCD are sharing their deepest fears online

"I feel like I'm drowning"

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Cycling and walking to work linked to lower levels of body fat

Using public transport was shown to be more beneficial than driving

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Acupuncture for lower back pain no more effective than 'sham treatment'

Nice as revised its guidelines on manageing early back pain

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High life expectancy in Japan linked to diet, study finds

The study assessed the diets of tens of thousands of men and women

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Sunbathing 'can increase life expectancy'

Sunbathing could decrease risk of some diseases, study finds

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Afternoon naps linked to premature death, research suggests

Research has suggested correlation between people who regularly nap for more than 40 minutes at a time and health conditions including high blood pressure and cholesterol

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Britain hit by worst spring flu outbreak in five years

In the last two weeks, reports of flu have been four times the normal figure

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Decriminalise all drugs and maybe go even further, leading experts say

Their report comes ahead of a special UN General Assembly Session on drugs to be held next month

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Tuberculosis is the most infectious disease in the world - and it's curable

A new report from Doctors Without Borders laments the small number of people who have access to the most effective, expensive drugs

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NHS nurse shortage caused by ministers' 'desire to save money', report says

Migration Advisory Committee also says NHS treated migrant nurses as a 'Get Out Of Jail, Free' card

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Zika virus 'introduced to Brazil during 2013 Confederations Cup football tournament'

Scientists point to match between Tahiti and Uruguay in Recife as a probable source of the outbreak in South America

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Breakfast 'not the most important meal of the day'

The influence of advertising may make breakfast seem more important than it is

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Jahi McMath: Family fights on over 'healthy and beautiful' daughter legally dead since 2013

In legal terms, the 15-year-old girl is no longer alive, but on life support her organs continue to function

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Napping too long 'linked to condition which increases heart disease risk'

Feeling excessively sleepy is also associated with metabolic syndrome

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New online test predicts skin cancer risk

Experts have created a simple quiz to identify a person's chance of developing the disease

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Fruit drinks marketed at children 'unacceptably high in sugar'

Smoothies were found to have the highest levels of sugar on average

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Heavy social media users 'trapped in endless cycle of depression'

Frequent users of social media are nearly three times more likely to develop depression

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Salt intake falls but public must still monitor diets, health experts say

Salt can cause high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart disease and stroke

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People infected with cat parasite 'twice as likely to explode in anger and suffer uncontrolled bouts of fury'

Link 'found' between parasite and psychiatric condition known as intermittent explosive disorder and aggression

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What sugar does to your body: Interactive graphic shows its effects on your health

Sugar's impact on everything from you skin to your kidneys

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Why we should be able to switch off after work hours

The proposed 'right to disconnect' after work hours is welcome, but not enough

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Sugar: Can you separate the fact from fiction in our quiz?

Test yourself with our sugar-themed teaser

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Athlete and mother praised for sharing photo of her stretch marks after pregnancy

"I can stick 3 fingers in between my 2 ab walls. But it's not about ascetics it's about functionality."

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Zika: World Health Organisation waiting for $4m from members to tackle virus

Zika has been linked to microcephaly, which can cause babys to be born with smaller than normal heads

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Dementia: Alzheimer's disease affects women worse than men, study finds

Researchers believe one cause could be men being more likely to have worked outside the home

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Tens of thousands of care workers 'still paid below minimum wage despite new regulations'

Unison calls for health regulator to be given power to inspect how local authorities commission care

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Three quarters of working mothers 'affected by pregnancy and maternity discrimination'

Situation so bad that 11 per cent of mothers returning to work felt forced to leave their job

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Dementia sufferers test-drive revolutionary rehabilitation system which puts patients at the helm of interactive games and activities

Project also being used to support stroke victims and people recovering from brain injuries

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Mothers target birth-giving seasons of spring and summer when planning to have children, says study

'For the first time, our research documents that season of birth is actually a planned decision'

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Arguing parents can damage a child's life chances, study suggests

Some children can become suicidal, researchers said

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Diabetes: Losing weight 'can reverse disease long-term'

A low-calorie diet can keep diabetes at bay even in those living with the disease for a decade

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What's it like to work as a gynaecologist?

Being a male obstetrician and gynaecologist has presented few difficulties for Dr Edward Prosser-Snelling

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Vegetarian and vegan diets could save millions of lives and cut global warming, study finds

Eating more plant-based food could drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions, the study found

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Alcohol: Studies showing benefits of drinking flawed, research warns

Experts have questioned the idea that drinking alcohol can prolong life

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Is sugar bad for you?: How it can raise the risk of serious disease

Insulin has a part to play in the harm sugar can cause

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Desert recipes to help you give up sugar

Cutting refined sugar out of your diet can help you wean yourself off the substance

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What should I eat for breakfast?

Everything you need to know about the first meal of the day

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Having a younger siblings makes children less likely to be obese

Children without siblings are almost three times more likely to be obese, study finds

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BMI calculator shows if you're a healthy weight

The NHS BMI healthy weight loss calculator points people towards practical weight loss information

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Scientists develop 'flu trap' which 'protects against virus'

Scientists have developed a fabric coating that can effectively trap and stop the spread of the flu.

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World Down Syndrome Day: 'How Do You See Me?' video highlights prejudice surrounding condition

"I see myself as an ordinary person with an important, meaningful, and beautiful life. How do you see me?"

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Stillbirths: NHS England publishes advice for parents and healthcare professionals in bid to halve deaths

3,000 babies are born as stillbirths in England each year

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NHS blood contamination victims hit out at 'reforms' which cost them up to £7,000 a year in compensation

DoH wants to cap annual payments for victims in England at £15,000

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NHS officials deny they were pressured to downgrade estimates of how extra much cash health service needed

New book claims NHS would need £15-£16bn more funding by 2020

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Tinnitus: How an alternative remedy became the only weapon against the ringing

It was only in desperation that Peter Popham opted to try an alternative remedy, and to his astonishment, it's the only thing that has ever worked

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Jenny Foote: Report on care worker's murder to be withheld, health bosses say

Tribunal under fire for allowing release of troubled patient from hospital unit to hostel

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Scarlet fever: Once-feared Victorian disease infecting hundreds of children a week

Illness associated with the Victorian era now infects hundreds of children a week, with no apparent reason for its return

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The 5 best skincare products for spots

If you have an outbreak, all is not lost, there are a host of products to help keep skin clear, be it on your face or body

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Strength training: Why the time has come to do some heavy lifting

Weight training is everywhere as Jessica Ennis-Hill takes over from Kate Moss as a role model

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Junior doctors' strike: BMA announces planned 'escalation' of action

Chairman of union's junior doctor committee says the 'exact nature' of the escalation would be confirmed shortly

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Why smart people are better off with fewer friends

Hell might actually be other people -- at least if you're really smart.

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Baby names 'at risk of dying out' in 2016

You are in a minority if you are thinking of calling your child Cecil or Dorris

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4 reasons why you might miss your period that aren't pregnancy

Not having a period can signal an underlying health condition

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Woman donates kidney to stranger after reading his story on Facebook

The man described his organ donor as his 'guardian angel'

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This interactive map of the body explains what gives you cancer and where

There's abundant advice out there on what you should or shouldn't eat, drink, swallow, or stand next to, to avoid cancer. But it's often lacking in evidence and the jumble of messages can be confusing.

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Autism: Why do many autistic people die before the age of 40?

Charity urges NHS to carry out immediate review into 'shocking' levels of premature death amongst those with the condition

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Tampon tax could be scrapped 'within days', Government says

Labour MP Paula Sherriff's amendment has won cross-party support

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Sugar tax on its own will fail to combat childhood obesity, says Government's own health department

'It is unlikely that a single action would be effective in reducing sugar intakes'

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Smoothies can only be one of five a day, Public Health England warns

Agency recommends drinking no more than 150ml of smoothie per day due to high sugar content

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Scientists find 'switch' in the brain that helps control appetite

Appetite switch controlled by amount of glucose sugar circulating in the bloodstream, which naturally rises after a meal

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Boyfriend proposes to deaf woman hearing for first time in emotional video

Andrea Diaz received a cochlear implant - but it wasn't the only surprise in store

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Thousands of care workers could get payouts after landmark minimum wage case

Caroline Barlow took legal action against her ex-employer MiHomeCare for time spent travelling to and from appointments

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Modern men cry twice as much as their fathers, research suggests

Research suggests social stigma against men displaying vulnerability may be lessening

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Take public transport if you want to lose weight, says study

Findings come from the largest study to date on the health benefits of active transport

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Councils need powers to ban junk food advertising near schools and nurseries, town hall leaders say

Local Government Association say town halls 'urgently' need new ways to combat rising rates of childhood obesity

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Budget 2016: George Osborne's spoonful of sugar tax hides £55bn black hole in public finances

Chancellor's surprise announcement obscures the barrage of grim economic news contained in the Budget

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Budget 2016: How much your favourite drinks will cost after the sugar tax comes in

The levy is being introduced to tackle the obesity crisis

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Why is sugar bad for you and is a tax enough?

George Osborne has imposed a tax on soft drinks manufacturers

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Budget 2016: George Osborne announces sugar tax on soft drinks companies

The £520m raised will be spent on school sports

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Staying up later 'linked to eating more calories'

Data shows that those who go to bed earlier make better food choices

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DNA test revealing genetic risk of disease has 'no impact on lifestyle choices'

The study could change how personalised medicine is used

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This man couldn't eat, drink or work – but doctors couldn't explain his pain

Kim Pace lost more than 30 pounds in six months because of a terrible stabbing sensation on the left side of his face

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Nine of out 10 pregnant smokers 'still use cigarettes when babies are born'

'Our report reveals a wide gulf between what pregnant women need to quit smoking and what our healthcare services currently provide'

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Ballerina receives pointe foot prosthesis allowing her to dance again for first time in 13 years

Melina Reis's lower left leg was amputated after a road accident in 2002

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Weight loss and health: 4 tips more useful than 'eat less, move more' from nutrition experts

What nutrition experts want you to know about eating healthily - including the foods they would not touch

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Women are using 'newspapers' because they cannot afford tampons, says Salvation Army food bank

'No woman should have to beg for a tampon'

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Endometriosis: What is it and what are the symptoms?

Millions of women have the condition, and yet it is little understood. Anna Druet, research scientists at Clue, a period-tracking and fertility app, explains what it is

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The 7 charts that show the countries with the highest number of teenage cannabis smokers

France, Canada and Italy had the highest number of 15-year-olds who had used the drug

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The type of person which enjoys being around a narcissist revealed in study

Narcissists are self-absorbed and unempathetic

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Unhealthy environments kill 12.6 million people each year, WHO report finds

Almost a quater of deaths are caused by poor living or working conditions

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Quitting smoking cold turkey 'more effective than cutting down slowly'

Smokers who cut abuprtly were 25 per cent more likely to stop for good

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Breakthrough for British firm in medicinal use of marijuana for children with epilepsy

Firm says drug reduced seizures in children with Dravet syndrome by 39 per cent

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Government 'has no convincing plan' to save NHS from funding 'black hole', MPs warn

MPs warn 'long-term' damage has been done by 'unrealistic' savings targets imposed on struggling hospitals

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Mother starts campaign calling for law to protect public breastfeeding in Sweden

Those breastfeeding should get legal protection against discrimination in Sweden, group argues

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Doctors 'more likely to misdiagnose patients' if they are 'difficult'

Study finds patients who obstruct clinicians' efforts by being aggressive increase chance of misdiagnosis by 42%

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Cannabis-based drug successfully treats children with severe epilepsy

The development is a major breakthrough in the treatment of Dravet syndrome - a rare form of the disorder

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Cancer treatment using nanotechnology tested with 'astounding' results

Scientists believe technique could offer treatment for metastatic cancer of lungs and liver after successful tests on mice

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Splenda: Sucralose sweeteners linked to leukemia in new study

The manufacturer has hit back that the study does not reflect other scientific evidence

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There are five personality types - which one are you?

Consider whether you are open to experience or neurotic

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Five myths about what you should and shouldn't eat

Potatoes aren't the enemy, but is fruit juice?

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Health officials have 'failed brain tumour patients and their families for decades'

Damning parliamentary report finds patients are let down at every stage from diagnosis to treatment

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Anorexia charities criticise Joan Bakewell for 'unhelpul' comments

Baroness Bakewell sparked controversy by claiming eating disorders arise from society becoming more narcissistic

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Reader Dilemma: 'My friend always falls for hopeless men – how can I tell her the latest is yet another loser?'

Advice: 'It often takes kissing a lot of frogs to discover that none of them is going to turn into a prince'

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How becoming a full-time father has changed me as a man

'It's terrifying and lonely and gruelling beyond measure – but the view is stunning'

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How can twins have two different fathers?

This extremely rare occurrence in humans is known as heteropaternal superfecundation

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Iris Grace: Mother of child with autism says disorder 'can be a positive thing'

Her five-year-old daughter has raised awareness of autism through both her art and her relationship with therapy cat Thula

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Jeremy Hunt urged to act against avoidable deaths from epilepsy

Charity warns almost four in 10 of deaths from the condition are preventable as they call for better care and services

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George Osborne accused of presiding over 'largest funding squeeze in NHS history'

Given economic forecasts and present spending, it is estimated £20bn less a year will be being spent on health by 2020

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London measles outbreak raises public health concerns

Twenty cases have been reported since the beginning of February

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Snoring linked to worse cancer outcomes in new research

Findings were presented at the Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology in Munich.

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Dental charges in England set to increase by 5%

Price hike is in response to the £22 billion cuts needed across the NHS

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Woman shares photo of her breast to show what cancer symptoms look like

'I felt no lump' writes Kylie Armstrong

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Women need more sleep than men because of their 'complex' brains, research suggests

As women's brains work harder than men's, they also need more sleep

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'Hand sandwich' technique should be used to examine ticklish patients, say cancer doctors

Being very ticklish can make important medical examinations difficult

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Depression affects the body as well as the mind, study finds

An expert said the study could be a "crucial building block" in understanding the link between physical and mental health

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Artificial lights near homes linked to obesity in new study

Growing evidence suggests that artificial light can affect the metabolism

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Dementia: Alzheimer's linked to gum disease in new study

The study builds on previous research linking poor dental hygiene with the disease

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The 5 most addictive drugs in the world

The addictive quality of a drug is measured by its effect on the body and the effects it has on society

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Scarlet fever outbreak fears: What are the symptoms, what treatment is available and how is it spread?

Cases of scarlet fever have risen recently

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Breast cancer: New treatment can make tumours 'disappear' in just 11 days, scientists say

'For solid tumours to disappear in 11 days is unheard of. These are mind-boggling results'

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Alzheimer's: Daily nutritional drink can improve memory of people with illness, says study

Fortasyn Connect is not available on prescription, but can be bought as nutritional supplement over the counter

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Four foods that help your body to burn fat

The foods that can aid your efforts

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Stem cell treatment enables toddlers with cataracts to see

The study has been hailed as "one of the finest achievements in regenerative medicine"

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World Kidney Day: 10-year-old boy with no kidneys waits 9 years for donor organs

There are around 7,000 people on the UK national transplant waiting list

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Why do we twitch when we are about to fall asleep?

It comes down to a battle in your brain

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Swine flu: What are the symptoms and should I be worried by it?

Swine flu caused a pandemic in the UK six years ago

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Children diagnosed with ADHD 'may simply be immature for their class'

'Relative age, as an indicator of neurocognitive maturity, may play a crucial role,' study suggests

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'Too much sleep' can be bad for the heart, study finds

Women most likely to be at risk from heart problems even if they sleep 'too much or too little'

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Exercising 'better than dieting for cutting calories' study finds

Participants in the study who exercised ate less than those who dieted

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No Smoking Day: How your body changes minutes after you quit

Your body changes immediately after you quit

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No Smoking Day: Video shows difference in lung capacity between a smoker and non-smoker

The video compares a blackened lung with a healthy organ

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Children want parents to 'stop sharing their photos online and put phones down at mealtimes'

Children also wanted their parents to be more engaged during conversations

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UK mothers spend least time in maternity wards in developed world, study warns

Labour and the time after is when mothers and newborns are most vulnerable

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Alzheimer's experts claim 'cold sore virus could cause disease'

However, one expert said the contrversial claims were a "minority view"

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Number of children prescribed anti-depressants increases by 50% in seven years

World Health Organistaion says use of drugs to treat children is concerning

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Jeremy Hunt promises whistleblowers 'safe spaces' and legal cover

Mr Hunt will set out new measures, including the creation of an independent Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch and legal protection for whistleblowers

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GP blackspots: Old, rich and white people more likely to get appointment than young and less well-off, report finds

'Patients who are older, white or in a more affluent urban area get better access than anyone else'

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Tall people more likely to be successful in life, study finds

The findings are the strongest evidence yet that size matters when it comes to future success

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Baby formula does not reduce of eczema and allergies, research says

Previous research claimed this formula can reduce the chance of infants developing the conditions

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Baby formula does not reduce risk of eczema and allergies, research says

Previous research claimed this formula can reduce the chance of infants developing the conditions

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Drinking habits: More young people turning teetotal, according to new research

Stats showed 18 per cent of people earning £40,000 or more drink alcohol on five or more days a week – more than twice as many as those earning below £10,000

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Hazards for old rockers: From Pete Townshend's tinnitus to Dave Grohl's broken leg

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has been told to stop touring or face total deafness. Adam Sherwin examines the dangers faced by music's battle-scarred veterans

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Cannabis myths: Seven rumours about legalisation, crime and addiction debunked

'There is no conclusive evidence that the drug effects of marijuana are causally linked to the subsequent abuse of other illicit drugs'

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How 'diet' and 'low fat' foods can be bad for your health

Food low in fat can be packed with sugar

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More young people turning teetotal, according to new research

Stats showed 18 per cent of people earning £40,000 or more drink alcohol on five or more days a week – more than twice as many as those earning below £10,000

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Woman shares shocking selfies showing recovery from skin cancer surgery in warning against sunbeds and not using suncream

'Look at these pictures. This could be you. Anyone can get skin cancer'

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International Women's Day: Top doctor warns of lack of women in surgery, as #WomenInStem celebrates females

Women make up 13 per cent of the workforce in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths

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The 17 most dangerous foods to eat around the world

Inclduing fugu (pufferfish) from Japan to raw cassava (manioc) from South America

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Dementia: 'Most people' do not know a healthy lifestyle can prevent the disease

"Developing dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing."

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National Pancake Day: Healthy sweet and savoury recipes to try

If you have managed a healthy diet so far this year, the prospect of IHOP's free pancakes may send you over the edge

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Multiple miscarriages 'caused by lack of stem cells in womb'

Researchers are now using their findings to try to create a treatment

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Breast cancer: Preventative double mastectomies 'do not improve quality of life'

There has been a sharp increase in double mastectomies in recent years

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Sugar: Is it always bad for your health?

The substance is more complicated than the white stuff in your kitchen cupboard

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BBC investigation shows former NHS nurses offering to inject botox illegally

Investigation reveals struck-off nurses offering to illegally inject Botox at 'parties' across West Midlands

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The Beatles classic 'When I'm Sixty Four' among songs that 'can encourage health problems among the elderly'

Study says tracks with negative lyrics about growing old can affect the confidence of people later in life

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International Women's Day: 6 health issues which prove why the event is needed

Including breast cancer and heart disease

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International Women's Day: 6 ways that negative attitudes towards periods cause problems around the world

Negativity towards menstruation can impact education and cost money

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How healthy am I? Government quiz 'One You' tells you exactly how to improve your lifestyle

The quiz asks about the type of foods you eat, how often you drink alcohol and whether you smoke

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High fibre diet 'can cut risk of developing breast cancer'

Fruits and vegetables in particular helped to reduce the liklihood of having the disease

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E-cigarettes: Is vaping safe?

Vaping has risen in popularity, but the effects are still largely unknown

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How normal is claustrophobia?

Millions of people around the world suffer from a fear of enclosed spaces

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Living healthily in middle age can double your chances of being healthy when you are 70, study finds

PHE said evidence shows that living healthily in mid-life can double a person's chances of staying well aged 70 and older

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BBC investigation shows former NHS nurses offering to inject botox illegally

Investigation reveals struck-off nurses offering to illegally inject Botox at 'parties' across West Midlands

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Why do some 11 year olds drink alcohol? It's to do with their parents

11-year-olds whose parents drink heavily are almost twice as likely to drink themselves than if parents are non-drinkers

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Cystic fibrosis: Why my child struggles more with people's fixation on her condition than the illness itself

When she was a baby and we were first told that Clara had cystic fibrosis, the outlook seemed very bleak indeed

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NHS denies reports women will be pressurised to have babies so their organs can be harvested

A transplant surgeon was quoted as saying options were being considered to increase donor numbers

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Reader Dilemma: 'I am due to have a hysterectomy for non-health reasons but I'm told it's too dangerous - what should I do?

'I'm retiring and will be moving to the country to be closer to my family, and I want to get everything out of the way at once'

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