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How alcohol impacts male health

This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive hea...

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Parkinson's study reveals dopamine's unexpected link to tremor

Researchers from the Champalimaud Foundation shed light on the puzzling relationship between dopamine and rest tremor in...

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Whangārei toddler falls ill after playing in E. coli-contaminated Pūtahi Park water fountain

Council apologises after E. coli in fountain; changes treatment to prevent future cases....

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'Glad to have met...': PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni on sidelines of G20 Summit

PM Modi stated that their discussions focused on strengthening ties in defence, security, trade, and technology. He rema...

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'A very hard decision': The Portland Clinic will soon close downtown location to patients

The Portland Clinic has had a location downtown for 104 years, but the block outside its doors has become the city's lat...

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Swipe right or left? Political leanings must match for dating success

Young Indians on dating apps are prioritizing political compatibility in their search for partners. Shared political ide...

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Study identifies cost-effective strategies for using AI in health systems

A study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has identified strategies for using large language...

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Green tea kombucha could transform your gut and boost your weight-loss journey

Green tea kombucha improves gastrointestinal symptoms and alters the serum metabolome in individuals with excess body we...

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Bride ‘in tears’ after guest orders 20 pizzas to wedding despite five-course vegan meal

She never told them the five-course meal was vegan. So a cousin decided to act....

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Ultra-processed foods drive obesity and metabolic risks

Italian researchers reveal a strong link between ultra-processed foods and obesity, highlighting increased cardiometabol...

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Nanoplastics may lead to the development of antibiotic resistance

Minuscule particles of plastic are not only bad for the environment. A study led from Umeå University, Sweden, has sho...

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Is pesto healthy? Experts reveal the best and worst options to buy

Not all pestos are equal, here's everything you need to know about this condiment....

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Avoiding gym traps: How to pick a personal trainer

New York Times: First, decide what kind of support you really need....

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Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson’s face ‘blows up’ after scary, botched procedure: ‘Fat injections from donor’

Bryan Johnson's latest escapade in his pursuit of longevity went seriously wrong. He shared a close-up of his bloated fa...

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Experts evaluate plant-based diets for kids, urging nutritional care and supplementation

Plant-based diets for children and adolescents may offer health benefits but pose risks of nutritional deficiencies, req...

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Poland Calls For Polio Vaccinations In Children After Virus Found In Warsaw Sewage

Poland health authorities have urged polio vaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw’s sewage. ...

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Trial in India finds 2-drug combinations 5 times more effective than single pill in controlling hypertension

Amlodipine & perindopril, amlodipine & indapamide, and perindopril & indapamide achieved blood pressure control in 70 pe...

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Painkillers Can Increase The Risk Of Bleeding In People Using Blood Thinner Medicines, Finds Study

A recent study published in the European Heart Journal found that people who use blood thinners have a double risk of in...

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Health – Preventing Skin Cancer

It’s always a hard thing to fathom, that something you do today could affect you so terribly in 30 years. But that’s...

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'Eager to work closely in...': PM Modi meets French President Macron, UK PM Starmer in Rio; shares insights

PM Modi -- who arrived in the Brazilian city on Sunday after concluding a two-day trip to Nigeria -- has met leaders of ...

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Bird flu warning as mutation sees first human case confirmed - what to look out for

A teenager in Canada has made medical history by contracting bird flu, despite having no known contact with birds or pre...

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International Men’s Day: How infertility in men can affect IVF success rate

For couples pursuing IVF, the quality of the sperm affects not only fertilization but also embryo development. Providing...

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Forget BMI - a new 'roundness' measure predicts how much fat you have on the inside no matter your build and tells if you'll die early. Here's how to find your score...

Imagine trying to work out if you are dangerously overweight without once hopping on to the bathroom scales. That's what...

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Judge strikes down Wyoming's abortion bans, including an explicit prohibition on pills to end pregnancy

Judge strikes down Wyoming's abortion bans, including an explicit prohibition on pills to end pregnancy...

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Woman reveals how she lost 50 kg within few months by following 5 simple rules: ‘I used to weigh 110 kg...’

Shikha, who now weights 60 kg after she dropped from 110 kg 'within just a few months', has also shared her ‘full diet...

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SM Foundation charts new horizons for its scholars

GROWING up in a single-income household, Sharlene de Guzman faced challenges that shaped her determination to build a be...

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Cambridgeshire to get £10m to deliver 'London-style' better buses

The government has promised to spend nearly £1 billion to support bus services until 2026...

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What your resting heart rate should REALLY be at your age - and whether you should worry about what your smartwatch tells you

A normal healthy person's resting heart rate, sometimes shortened to RHR, is normally between 60 and 100 beats per minut...

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Is being busy good for people with ADHD?

NY Times: A structured life with planned routines may ease ADHD symptoms....

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How a new hi-tech pacemaker with a battery lasting 25 years has saved Emily Coles' life - after she fainted out of the blue

Emily now knows that her heart had stopped beating for ten seconds, but at the time she had no idea her life was at risk...

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When it's OK to be sleepy - body clock tricks to help people get better rest

'If it's not consistent, the body clock is playing catch up.'...

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American Grandfather Undergoes First-of-its-Kind Triple-Organ Transplant for Rare, Life-threatening Genetic Condition

An elderly American man has become the first in the country to undergo a triple-organ transplant where he received a new...

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How vitamin B3 could be the secret to living longer and protecting your heart

Dietary niacin intake reduces risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US adults, with benefits more pronounce...

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Three charged after separate 'hate-motivated' incidents, including one on LRT train

The first incident occurred on an eastbound LRT train near Tremblay Station on Saturday at about 6:40 p.m....

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Scientists hope salmonella could hold the key to treating bowel cancer

New research on mice pinpointed the mechanism that causes the immune system to be suppressed...

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Osher Günsberg: How Am I Going To Keep My TV Career If This Is How Much Pain I’m In?

It’s 2022 and I can barely breathe because the pain is so bad. 18 months ago I had a total hip replacement on the righ...

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Salmonella could help stem the tide of rising bowel cancer deaths

Bacteria, such as the food poisoning bug Salmonella, could be used to fight bowel cancer, thanks to a new finding by Can...

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Phones designed for children launch in the UK - Do you think it's a good idea?

A child-safe smartphone has arrived in the UK, as the Pinwheel offers built-in-age guardrails....

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Breakthrough could ‘unleash’ potential of salmonella bowel cancer treatment

Experts have discovered that salmonella has been depleting a key protein which the body’s own immune cells need to fun...

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Paddy McGuinness said Children in Need bike ride showed who he is 'off telly'

Paddy McGuinness said that him completing the BBC Children in Need challenge showed people who is when he's not on the T...

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How fat 'memory' in cells could be a cause of yo-yo dieting

But now experts have discovered that our fat tissue retains a 'memory' of obesity that persists even after we slim down ...

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Demonstrations over Remembrance Day song in Arabic fizzle

MPP Lisa MacLeod said protesters were planning a "rage rally" at Sir Robert Borden, but it never materialized...

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Caroline Kennedy, a U.S. ambassador, says her cousin RFK Jr. holds 'dangerous' views on vaccines

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, bashed her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week over his views on ...

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Best Teas For Anxiety, According to an Expert

Curling up with a hot cup of tea can do wonders. Not only is tea extremely comforting (sleepy-time tea fans unite), but ...

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How often should you wash clothes? New Zealand expert shares tips

The reasons we wash our clothes aren't just about cleanliness....

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Smog and Stress: Practical Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy During Winter Pollution

Winter pollution poses serious physical and mental health risks. Combat stress with mindful practices, hydration, skinca...

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Miranda Kerr opens up about pregnancy loss and parenting

The model reveals youngest son Pierre is a 'rainbow baby'....

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Tests reveal dangerously high lead levels in water for dozens of Syracuse homes

New testing shows Syracuse, New York, has double the levels of lead in the water than Flint, Michigan. The city insists ...

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Ah-Choo! Protect yourself!

Answers about flu and COVID-19 | PAID CONTENT...

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Sharing kindness this festive season

As the summer holidays approach, we’re reminded of the joy that comes from giving. While Christmas is a time of warmth...

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Experts Unpack the Benefits of Cold Plunges (and Whether They're Worth It)

These days, it seems like everyone is braving the cold and submerging themselves in icy water. Celebrities like Courtene...

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Even Exercise Has a Gender Gap

After a full Saturday shuttling her two kids to soccer and playdates across New York City, Neha Ruch, 39, finally carved...

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Coroner's inquest underway into 2016 death of Ottawa man Abdirahman Abdi

OTTAWA — The family of an Ottawa man who died after a violent arrest by police eight years ago is hoping the coroner's...

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5 Minnesotans infected with E. coli linked to recalled organic carrots, health department says

Five Minnesotans have been infected with E. coli after eating organic carrots part of a nationwide recall​....

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RFK wants to restrict weight-loss drugs like Ozempic... says they will not 'Make America Healthy Again'

More than 9million prescriptions for Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs are written every year in the US, estimates s...