Health & Fitness
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Health inequality persists in Europe
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Britain shelves plan for minimum alcohol pricing
Britain has shelved a plan to introduce a minimum price for alcohol, a move aimed at clamping down on binge drinking but which was opposed by drinks manufacturers and some senior politicians, British media reported. A consultation on the plan to set...
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Quitting smoking cuts heart perils
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Early signs of autism
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Buckle up during pregnancy
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Even for sperm, there is a season
Autumn is the time of year most associated with bumper crops of new babies, and according to an Israeli study, there may be a scientific reason for it: human sperm are generally at their healthiest in winter and early spring. Based on samples from...
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Heart disease is an ancient ‘serial killer’
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In search of that perfect body
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When yoga meets dance
Through a powerful blend of yoga and dance Janet Vella successfully recovered from an injury that threatened to end her dance career. She is sharing her knowledge and experience to help others along the path to physical synergy. Janet Vella started...
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Another day at the office
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UK banks insurance mis-selling bill rises again
British banks paid out more to compensate customers mis-sold loan insurance in January than the month before, reversing a declining trend and pointing to a higher final bill than banks have so far allowed for. The Financial Services Authority (FSA)...
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Sturdy US job gains offer bright sign for economy
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Injection hope for cancer sufferers
Injecting drugs straight into the abdomen can extend the lives of some women with ovarian cancer, research has shown. Administering chemotherapy in this way increased survival by an extra three years on average – but only in women with a specific...
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The recent rise of breakfast cereal
There has recently been some local interest from readers regarding how healthy breakfast cereal is and what the benefits of eating it are. The rise of breakfast cereal, which is a relatively new addition to our diet, is almost on a par with junk...
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Fight or flight in caring
Stress has its origin in fight or flight. The hormones involved in making the body ready to fight are used to gear up for action. Even if there is refusal to acknowledge stress, eventually the body will begin to show unmistakable signs which can be...
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Put a spring in your step
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Inspired or lost in the technology matrix?
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Mother’s drinking tied to infant deaths
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Challenge for a smile
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Caesareans raise allergies risk
Caesarean birth greatly increases a baby’s chances of developing allergies, a study has found. Infants delivered by C-section are five times more likely than those born naturally to become allergic to common triggers such as dust mites and pets,...