New study shows a glass or two of wine with dinner is good for your health

People who drank a few glasses of wine with dinner had good physical and mental health

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Stop giving bullied children anti-depressants, warns Government adviser

Natasha Devon has called for a cultural shift in how schools treat child mental health, warning 'being a young person today is harder than its ever been'

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No, ginger-haired people aren't more likely to look younger (or older)

You may have guessed this already, but unfortunately claims by some journalists that the secret to eternal youth has been found in the genes of people with red hair are not true

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Self-harm rates rising in men as economic downturn threatens their 'breadwinner' status

Men are suffering as they 'fail' to performed traditional gender roles following the economic crash, research has suggested

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UK equality watchdog writes to UN to express concerns over the junior doctors' contract

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has written to the UN expressing concerns that the doctors contract amounts to unfair discrimination against women

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Apple launches CareKit, a tool for letting iPhones keep their owners healthy

The framework is similar to HealthKit and ResearchKit, which both help people track themselves, as Apple looks to help people store and share their most personal data

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E-cigarettes 'much less harmful than smoking and should be encouraged' major report concludes

'This report lays to rest almost all of the concerns over these products, and concludes that, with sensible regulation, electronic cigarettes have the potential to make a major contribution towards preventing the premature death', the report concluded

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Cheap red meat is helping kill off Glasgow's poorest men 30 years before their time

'You need to be able to afford to buy good-quality food. If you don't and you can't get quality red meat without additives, you're going to have an issue'

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Inherited learning disability could one day be treated with a pill, study suggests

'I'm just excited that maybe our basic research ... may yield information that will eventually help people,' scientist says

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Mindfulness therapy works as well as anti-depressant drugs, major new study finds

'It makes complete sense to me that this wonderful faculty of thinking can both get us into trouble and also get us out of trouble,' researcher says

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Yoga could help asthma sufferers, research finds

The practice 'has the potential to relieve both the physical and psychological suffering'

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Young gay and bisexual men 'six times more likely to attempt suicide than older men', research finds

It is thought that this may be because younger gay and bisexual men are also more likely to have lower incomes and employment security than older men, as well as to come out at a much younger age

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Urgent action needed to improve air quality following diesel emissions scandal, MPs say

'The Government must act now to tackle this public health emergency,' Commons' environment committee says

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NHS spending on specialist services for rare diseases threatening everyday care budget, watchdog warns

National Audit Office says specialised budgets increased by 6.3 per cent from 2014 to 2015, while the NHS budget as a whole only rose by 3.5 per cent

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Working an occasional night shift could kill you, new research suggests

More research should be done to find the ideal start times for night shifts to minimise the chance of getting heart disease, academics suggest

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Junior doctors' strike: Politicians and union leaders insist it is up to other side to back down as two-day walkout begins

Health Secretary says he will not be 'blackmailed' into dropping Government's manifesto pledge for seven-day health service on first day of two-day strike

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Smacking children makes them more likely to have mental health problems when they grow up, research finds

In the UK, it is legal to smack a child provided that no physical marks are left, such as bruising or bleeding

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Doctors look after our mental health but who looks after theirs?

A number of health and professionals from other industries have been studied in recent years and many, not unsurprisingly, also show high levels of stress

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Jeremy Hunt says junior doctors are 'responsible' for any deaths caused by all-out strike

The British Medical Association assures NHS staff that patient safety is the duty of hospitals and trusts, not doctors

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The silence that still surrounds periods

Periods are a taboo subject the world over – but that's starting to change

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Junk food 'not as harmful' when eaten with Mediterranean diet

Study of over 15,000 people finds moderate amounts of fatty foods do not do as much damage as previously thought

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Aphantasia: Software engineer Blake Ross writes 'mind-blowing' post about being unable to imagine things

A post recounting what living with the hypothesised condition has been shared thousands of times - often by people just realising that they too may have it

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Junior doctors' contract: MPs call on Jeremy Hunt to trial contested scheme at small number of NHS Trusts

BMA source says an agreement to the trial from the Health Secretary could see planned strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday called off

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Under-staffed hospital A&E's request for help from military medics turned down

The appeal to the military was unsuccessful as the right grade of medic was not available

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New study claims being a widow is good for your health

Women's suffer less stress after their husband dies but the opposite is true for men, researchers find

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Prostate cancer awareness: Most people have no idea what the gland does and many don't know they have one

Experts fear that people's lack of awareness of the gland will lead to people dying, and that the cancer is on track to become the most common in the UK

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Junior doctors appeal to Michelle Obama for support in contract dispute

Exclusive: Letter urges First Lady to lobby David Cameron over concerns new contract discriminates against women medics

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GP shake-up will bring extra 2.4bn a year funding and see patients urged to 'self-manage' conditions on the internet

NHS England's five-year plan to put general practice 'back on its feet' endorsed by doctors' leaders

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Acne must be taken more seriously charities say

Campaigners say the skin condition can lead to mental health issues and even suicide

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New child mental health support service launched

It is estimated that in every school classroom in the UK, at least three children are suffering from a mental health issue

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Smoking breaks banned by council

The ban is aimed at boosting its workers' health, increasing time spent working and reducing levels of sick leave

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Canada says it will start decriminalising cannabis next spring

The undertaking was first made during last year's election campaign

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Twins born two years apart after 'extra special' IVF treatment

Oliver and Isaac were conceived at the same time through IVF

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Loneliness can trigger heart disease and strokes new research suggests

Effect on heart similar to that seen in people who suffer anxiety or have stressful jobs

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Junior doctors' strike: Jeremy Hunt rejects BMA offer to cancel walk-out if he halts contract imposition

'It is not credible to call for imposition to be lifted when they refused to negotiate on the one remaining issue of Saturday pay that separates the two sides,' says DoH

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Hayfever drugs 'could reduce brain size and increase risk of dementia and Alzheimer's' study says

Scientists warn regular use of some common drugs can significantly increase the likelihood of brain disorders in older people

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The cookbook helping people with eating disorders recover

'Eating & Living: Recipes for Recovery' is a cookbook that aims to help those who have suffered with eating disorders change their attitude towards food

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Why do some people fall in love with their close relatives?

The idea of forging a sexual relationship with a parent or sibling is unthinkable to most people. Kashmira Gander explores why extranged blood relatives sometimes fall in love.

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Instagram is spurring the biggest shift the fitness world has seen in decades

It was once easy to ignore the need to have a healthy lifestyle; you could just go about your life without constant reminders that you could be healthy.

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The only 4 things that can actually prevent hair loss

Some products talk a big game, but when it comes down to it, they cannot back it up

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Scotland to introduce Nordic-style 'baby boxes' to tackle infant poverty

Initiative to be based on Finland's 80-year-old scheme praised with reducing infant mortality rates

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Polio: World Health Organisation launches new vaccine swap to eradicate the last few strains of the disease

Experts say the disease could be eradicated by the end of the decade

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Fears strain of 'super gonorrhoea' could spread across UK - and may become untreatable

There has been a recent outbreak of a highly drug-resistant strain of the sexually transmitted infection

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Circumcision does not reduce penis sensitivity, research finds

The study reviewed the sexual satisfaction and pain sensors of 62 circumcised and non-circumcised men

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Coroner warns of 'risk of deaths' if NHS favours vaginal births over caesarean sections after baby's death

Tracey Taylor said her newborn son died after doctors refused her request for a caesarean

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Tijuana's medical tourism gets a facelift enticing more Americans in for cheap luxury surgery

Shedding its American-teen Spring Break reputation, the famed low-cost medical treatment industry is classing up

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Children's rotting teeth cost hospitals £35m a year

Study says excessive consumption of fizzy drinks and foods high in added sugar are main reasons why more children are having teeth removed

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Human trafficking report: Victims reveal devastating impact of abuse with 80 per cent suffering mental health problems

Study suggests thousands of victims of 'something akin to modern slavery' are suffering from post-traumatic stress, severe depression and anxiety

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Promoting e-cigarettes to stop adults smoking is encouraging young people to vape, researchers claim

Young people who recalled seeing e-cigarettes in small shops were more likely to have used the products in the past

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Diet research conducted 40 years ago could have changed the way we eat - but it was never published

Patients who lowered cholesterol actually suffered more heart-related deaths than those who did not, study found

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The 20 best countries to raise a family

The report found the UK lags behind other rich countries in reducing inequality in child well-being

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Dieting for one year can help you stay in shape for much longer, study suggests

A study has found 12 months of dieting may lead to long-term chemical changes in the body

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Antibiotic resistance 'could become bigger threat to mankind than cancer'

George Osborne says the cost of doing nothing is 'too great'

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World's largest human scanning project raises hope of treating diseases before they happen

'Stunning advances' in three-dimensional scanning techniques mean doctors could soon be able to spot conditions like heart disease long before they become life-threatening

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Zika virus definitely causes severe birth defects, US health officials confirm

Signs of the virus have been found in the brain tissue, spinal fluid and amniotic fluid of microcephaly babies

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Doctors blame student's almost-fatal brain blood clot on the contraceptive pill

Natalie Lovatt was rushed to hospital when she suffered a severe migrane a week after taking the contraceptive

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Anonymous sperm and egg donation is over because of the rise of genetic testing at home, says new research

The effect of finding out a person's biological parents is easy – but can be traumatic for the people involved, the researchers say

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A CEO has come up with a brilliant way to help his workers sleep better

Mark Bertolini said he believes there is a direct link between sleep, employee productivity and company profits

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Heart attack signs must be remembered, charity urges after survey shows sufferers don't seek medical help for days

Almost half of salvageable heart muscle deteriorates after one hour of an artery becoming blocked

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James Taylor retires: What is ARVC, how common is it and how is the deadly disease treated?

Dr Mike Knapton explores the deadly heart condition that has led to England batsman Taylor prematurely ending his career

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Why a woman experiencing chronic pain was relieved when she found out it was being caused by a tumour

As the pain worsened, Johanna Dickson remembers wondering, 'Is this what childbirth is like?'

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New cosmetic surgery rules could see practitioners struck off for offering deals and misleading patients

Those who fail to comply risk being struck off the medical register

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National Pet Month: Why it's so painful to lose a pet, and the bereavement industry helping people cope

Marie Carter, Editor of Pets Magazine, explores the pain of pet bereavement to mark National Pet Month

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How eating human brains protected a Papua New Guinea tribe from brain disease

The Fore people, a once-isolated tribe in eastern Papua New Guinea, had a long-standing tradition of mortuary feasts

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Chances of surviving cancer are higher if you're married - especially if you're a man

According to the analysis, men who were unmarried had a death rate that was 27 percent higher than those who were married

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Want to to lose weight? Try eating cheese and chocolate

Epidemiologist says no more calorie counting and plenty of cheese and chocolate could be the key to weight loss

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Terence Martin: The Tasmanian MP whose medication 'turned him into a paedophile'

Evidence in the case of Terence Martin said his Parkinson's medication caused him to develop 'a range of sexual interests that he had never had before'

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Most parents have a favourite child and it's likely to be their first-born, study finds

A total of 70 per cent of mothers and 74 per cent of fathers prefer one child over another

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Alzheimer's disease affects the ability to recognise faces, according to study

The disease impacts what is known as a person's "holistic perception"

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What running a marathon does to your body

Running for almost four hours has a huge impact on the body

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New cancer imaging could show if treatment attacking disease within days

The technique has been tested on a person in the UK for the first time as part of a study

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Lifestyle coach uses two photos to reveal the truth about living with anxiety

'I'm so sick of the fact that it's 2016 and there is still so much stigma around mental health'

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Son receives poignant email from father two years after he died to say 'how proud' he is

'Hopefully by now you have adjusted well enough to life without the old man'

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Bill could give New Jersey women access to marijuana to ease menstrual cramps

Menstrual cramps could be added to the list of conditions that can legally be treated with marijuana-based products

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The obesity crisis is caused by availability of fatty food, not lack of will power, says health expert

Professor Sarah Jebb said blaming a lack of self-control would amount to pinning the crisis on a "national collapse in willpower"

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How much exercise it takes to burn off fatty foods, as expert urges figures should be on packets

Consumers find the current traffic light system confusing, according to the head of a leading public health body

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Death rate rise blamed on increase in people suffering from flu and dementia

A flu jab blunder, which left elderly people exposed due to an unexpected mutation of the main influenza strain, contributed to the massive spike last year

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Hundreds of GPs recruited from India to help Government meet pledge to add 5,000 family doctors by 2020

Deal with Apollo Hospitals will involve the transfer of up to 400 GPs, but Health Education England said the details 'are still under discussion'

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Diabetes has 'quadrupled' around world in about 30 years, says WHO

About 422 million adults worldwide were living with the disease in 2014

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Money could buy you happiness if the item matches your personality, Cambridge University study suggests

'Spending money on products that help us express who we are as individuals could be as important to our well-being as finding the right job'

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Is it bad to squeeze a spot? How to prevent pimples - and what to do if you get one

To squeeze or not to squeeze?

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World Health Day: Colostomy charity calling for better toilet facilities to stop 'struggle'

People who use colostomy bags can feel reluctant to leave the house because of fears they will not find adequate toilet facilites in public places

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Gardening on the curriculum a great way to combat obesity, say teachers

ATL delegates believe move will improve students' diets and foster a love of cookery

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1 in 50 British men are unknowingly raising a child which isn't theirs, research suggests

Researchers say they are surprised that the figure isn't significantly higher

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LGBT rights: The brave nurses who supported people who underwent 'gay cures' in post-war Britain

Dr Tommy Dickinson, lecturer in nursing at the University of Manchester, explores the barbaric treatment of gay patients in hospitals - and the nurses who helped them

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World Health Day: Countries making strides in disability rights - and where they need to improve

To mark World Health Day, Barney Cullum of the Leonard Cheshire Disability charity explores how different corners of the world are faring on accessibility and disability rights

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Heartbreak can actually change the rhythm of your heart, study finds

Suffering a bereavement can weaken the heart

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Which countries have the healthiest diets?

The smartest foods to eat to avoid disease, from Japan to France

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We are feeding our toddlers a risky diet - here's what we should do about it

The first two years of life are important for developing healthy eating habits

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People who like reality TV are 'more likely to be narcissists'

A substantial link has been found between higher narcissism levels and regular viewing of certain TV genres

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Are milk alternatives like soy and almond really better than cow's milk?

There are a number of alternatives to cow's milk that are available, but what are the pros and cons?

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Grandmother becomes oldest woman to give birth to triplets

Sharon Cutts travelled to Cyprus for IVF treatment

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GP workloads hit 'unsustainable' levels as study shows doctors dealing with more consultations than ever

Doctors' leaders claim the sector is in 'crisis' and warn that general practice is nearing 'saturation point'

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Type-2 diabetes: Men turning their backs on simple online test to check if they are at risk

The Know Your Risk questionnaire looks at age, gender, weight, waist measurements and ethnicity, but has so far been used primarily by women

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Asthma: Overdiagnosis in children sees inhalers dished out like 'fashion accessories,' claim health experts

Fears patients are being subjected to 'hazardous' side effects as a result of unnecessary treatment

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Junior doctors' strike: Patients Association says it is 'glad to see contract imposition being challenged'

Advocacy group's backing will come as a blow to the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, who has positioned himself as a patients' champion

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Scotland election: Tory plans on prescription charges and post-graduate tuition fees may cost votes, claims poll

They have been dubbed the party of 'hidden taxes' for insisting that patients and students north of the border should be asked to pay more

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Breakfast high in protein linked to weight loss, study finds

Food high in whey protein kept study participants fuller for longer

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Children are more likely to eat vegetables if they see others doing the same, study finds

Scientists showed children videos of other kids eating bell peppers

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Singing in a choir can help alleviate symptoms of cancer, says study

Performing for an hour has positive health effects

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'Soaring' numbers of under-16s admitted to hospital for self-harming

Hospital admissions have spiked by 76 per cent in the last five years

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Shared parental leave survey: Only 1% of fathers take opportunity to split time off

55 per cent of women said they would not want to share their maternity leave according to research by My Family Care

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New stem cell therapy which mimics how salamanders grow new limbs raises hopes of new regenerative treatments

Human trials could begin as early as next year

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Transgender people are sharing inspiring photos of how they have changed with #MomentsInTransition

"I wanted to badly to find ME"

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What happens to your body when you stop eating

Starvation can impact bone density and heart function

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Myths about periods: Doctor debunks common 'old wive's tale' about the pill and menstruation

'The more information you have about your body, the healthier you'll be'

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How ruthless are you? - take the test to find out

Psychologists have devised surveys to measure where a person falls on the "dark triad" spectrum of personalities, which encompasses Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy

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Tattoos stay so long in the skin because the body thinks that it is under attack

It isn't easy to get ink to lodge itself under your skin — and the process that allows it to happen is much more intense than you might think

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Britain's top psychiatrist Simon Wessely challenges Government to ring-fence mental health spending

Exclusive: Letter says there is 'no end in sight' for patients if waiting times are not guaranteed

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Surgeons save Brazilian man's hand from amputation by sewing it into his stomach

'It's a really weird feeling trying to wiggle my fingers inside my body'

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World Autism Awareness Day: Video shows you what it's like to live with autism

The video highlights the sensory overload experienced by many autistic people during everyday activities

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Five 'unhealthy' foods that are actually good for you

Nutritional sciences lecturer Scott Harding argues all food can be part of a healthy diet

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What are the symptoms of autism and how can I tell if my child has it?

Children with autism can find it hard to socialise

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Autism: What is it and what are the signs that someone might have it?

Autism is usually diagnosed in childhood, and affects more boys than girls

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Adults in the UK are under-sleeping by an hour every night

Although people recognise the importance of sleep, they still fail to make enough time for it each night

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What is the condition that Ronnie Corbett had and are there any cures?

The comedian died aged 85

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