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I went to the doctor last week. Don’t worry, I’m not ill, no need to send flowers or chocolates. Well, maybe just the chocolates. But…

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Your Naps Should Be 90 Minutes Or Less

The afternoon slump used to drive bleary-eyed folks to the nearest coffee shop. Now, they’re trading in their triple-shot lattes for something far more eye-opening:…

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‘Womb transplants offer a lifeline for thousands of infertile women’

The UK has led the way in research into womb transplants even though the first were done in Sweden in 2013. Now three UK women…

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Princess Eugenie Opens Up About Living With Scoliosis — Here's Why That Matters

The British royal family is known for keeping personal details out of the headlines, but Princess Eugenie recently bucked tradition in favor of opening up…

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6 Signs You Might Have A Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium is one of those minerals you know is important to your health, but you’re probably also a little hazy on what, exactly, it does.…

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Five experts on whether BMI is a useful indicator of health

Staying a healthy weight can be a challenge, and knowing what weight is healthy for you can be too. Most people rely on the body…

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‘Sepsis nearly killed my baby – just like Coronation Street’s Jack Webster’

Coronation Street viewers tonight saw seven-year-old Jack Webster, played by Kyran Bowes, fighting for his life when a seemingly innocuous cut on his knee led…

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The Scene in 'Broad City' That Made D'Arcy Carden Get a Little Emotional

If you ask D’Arcy Carden, vagina-related products have gone a bit too far recently. “There are some incredibly extra products out there," the actor, best…

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Man Wants to Look Like a 'Space Elf' With Nose Job and Jaw Liposuction: 'I'm Not Elfing Around'

Luis Pardon has one big dream — to look like a “space elf.” The 25-year-old man idolizes the creatures, which he says are beautiful. “I…

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The FDA Approves First Drug Designed To Reduce Excessive Sweating

The drug works by blocking the activation of sweat glands, and its effectiveness may help patients lead a better social life. In a first, the…

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Dick Pic Study Called Off After Overwhelming Public Response

Remember the Missouri State University professor who asked the internet for dick pics to conduct a study about penis size and self-esteem? Well, it looks…

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How to Stay Safe During the Brutal Heat Wave and Prevent Heat Exhaustion

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to be a homebody, now is the time to crank up the air conditioning and catch up on…

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Turns Out, We're All Terrible at Washing Our Hands

When it comes to washing our hands, Americans need a bit of work. In fact, a new study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found…

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Man Whose Smell Made Other Airline Passengers Sick Dies of Tissue Necrosis

A Russian musician whose odor made other passengers sick, causing an emergency landing, died from complications due to tissue necrosis this week, CBS News reported.…

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Death Is Inevitable. His Job Is to Help You Go in Peace.

Henry Fersko-Weiss wants to help you die. He’d like to spiritually and emotionally guide you through the process, if you’ll let him. You would be…

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How I've Come to Terms With the Abuse in My Childhood

The last time my father hit me, I was 19. It wasn’t hard, and it didn’t leave a mark, but this was the norm in…

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Artificial Ovary Could Help Women Suffering From Infertility After Cancer Treatments

Lab-made ovaries may assist conception in women suffering from chemo-induced fertility issues. Female cancer patients often find that chemotherapy or radiation can save their lives,…

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Hi, Hello, There's a Brand New Way to Drain the Swamps That Are Your Armpits

Please put down your clinical-strength deodorant and remove the wads of paper towels balled up under your pits, because you’re going to want to focus…

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A Teen Girl Died From Toxic Shock Syndrome On A Class Trip

Sara Manitoski, 16, of British Columbia, was found dead on an overnight school trip back in March 2017 near Vancouver Island. Her death is now…

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Breastfeeding Mom Organizes Sit-In After Being Told to Cover Up at Buffalo Wild Wings

A Louisiana mom is organizing a breastfeeding sit-in after she was told to cover up while nursing at a Buffalo Wild Wings. Bobee Carroll was…

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Girl sends boyfriend surprise takeaway – but delivery man spots something ‘off’

If you want concrete proof that no good deed ever goes unpunished, then Kayla Speer’s sweet gesture to her boyfriend could probably be it. Kayla…

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5 Tips For Living Your Happiest, Healthiest Summer from a New Wellness Brand

What makes you happy? This question is at the heart of Joyce Chang’s new wellness start-up From the Get Go, which is focused on helping women…

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Opioid Crisis In America: Three States Enact New Laws To Limit Prescriptions

These new laws will make it harder for patients to have access to opioid painkillers. In the continuing battle to fight the opioid epidemic in…

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Woman blasts ‘ridiculous’ hen do demand- then mocks bride for ‘exhausting’ night

Hen dos are a lot of fun. Whether it’s a quiet day of pampering at a local spa or a full on boozy weekend away…

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UK doctors ‘handing out 2,700 opiates an hour’ as drug addiction crisis worsens

Family doctors have been accused of handing out addictive painkillers “as if they were Smarties”. Last year, 23.8million NHS prescriptions of potentially habit-forming opiates such…

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Sleeping position which helps ease period pain – and one which you should avoid

Getting a good night sleep can be hard when you’re on your period, especially if you’re suffering from bad stomach cramps. Some women find it…

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Study Shows Increased Effort To Remove Stigma From Mental Health Issues