Why cheese is no longer my friend

Self-confessed cheese addict Tim Samuels discovered his favourite food needs a health warning.

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After damaging Reuters report, J&J doubles down on talc safety message

Johnson & Johnson Inc's statement was unequivocal.

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LGBT patients may prefer to report sexual orientation in writing

(Reuters Health) - LGBT patients treated in the emergency room (ER) are more comfortable reporting their sexual orientation on a medical form rather than in a discussion with a health care provider, a new study shows.

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Young people’s blood is being tested as a treatment for Parkinson’s

The Californian firm Alkahest has begun a trial to see if injections of an extract of younger adults’ blood can improve Parkinson’s symptoms in older people

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Handguns more lethal than rifles in mass shootings

(Reuters Health) - In public mass shootings in the U.S., victims shot with a handgun were more likely to die than in the events associated with a rifle, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

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Ultracold atoms can make strange and beautiful quantum fireworks

Feed enough energy into a gas of ultracold atoms and it will create waves that produce a burst of quantum fireworks

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Fitness affects stroke risk

(Reuters Health) - Low fitness levels have long been tied to higher risk for heart problems. Now researchers say men's cardiorespiratory fitness is tied to their risk for stroke as well.

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Should the NHS pay for transgender fertility treatment?

Some transgender people get free fertility treatment but it's not the same for everyone who's transitioning.

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Should the NHS pay for transgender fertility treatment?

Some transgender people get free NHS fertility treatment but it's not the same for everyone who's transitioned.

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A skin test after a traumatic event may identify those at risk of PTSD

A simple skin test appears to predict those most at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder - a finding that may help them get the support they need

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Vaguer goals may help you stick to your new exercise routine

If you’re thinking of taking up a new pursuit, vague, open goals may be better to help you do it than setting hard targets, we find on the seventh of our 12 Days of Culture

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Medical News Today: Diabetes and erectile dysfunction may be genetically linked

A new, large-scale genomic analysis suggests that having a genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes may cause erectile dysfunction.

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The mummified penguins that hold the secrets of Antarctica’s past

Antarctica’s Adélie penguins nest on the well-preserved remains of their ancestors. All it takes is a trowel and a strong stomach to dig into their climate history

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Medical News Today: Can exercise lower blood pressure as effectively as drugs?

The most common treatment for high blood pressure consists of taking specific medication, but could regular exercise bring the same benefits?

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Minority take up 'live-saving' free health check

It can pick up preventable heart problems - and more people should be getting the routine check.

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"How I lost 8kg in 2 weeks on the toughest diet I’ve ever done"

Skye tried the controversial 101 Wellbeing Program, surviving on tea and water for 14 days.

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How to work out exactly which diet is right for you

Kick off 2019 with this dietitian's advice.

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New Year’s Resolutions That Will Actually Make A Difference

Forget vague aspirations and get real with your 2019 resolutions

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2019 Preview: Experimental vaccine could let coeliacs eat gluten

A vaccine that teaches a person's immune system to see gluten as harmless could enable some people with coeliac disease to eat bread and pasta made from wheat

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Medical News Today: Mindfulness 'has huge potential' as a weight loss strategy

New evidence supports the idea that mindfulness techniques can enhance and facilitate weight loss efforts by encouraging better eating habits.

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The animal economists that can wheel and deal as well as any human

From monkey markets to fishy business, we’re finding that many animals make rational trades. Even brainless fungi have a thing or two to teach us

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Medical News Today: Does magnesium hold the key to vitamin D benefits?

Research has linked low vitamin D levels with a range of conditions, including bowel cancer. But, without magnesium, vitamin D may not function properly.

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Calls to rid bacon and ham of processing nitrites

A group of leading scientists and politicians wants processing to happen without the chemicals.

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New Jersey clinic sued after HIV infection warning

A former patient has filed the first lawsuit against a New Jersey surgery center that may have exposed nearly 3,800 patients to HIV and hepatitis due to poor sterilization and medication practices.

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Child health record 'red book' to go online

The measure is part of government plans in England to improve care from pregnancy to post-birth.

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U.S. medic quarantined in Nebraska for possible Ebola exposure

A U.S. healthcare worker who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived in the United States on Saturday and was put in quarantine in Nebraska.

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2019 Preview: Gravitational waves will be discovered every few weeks

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) and other experiments will detect dozens more ripples in space time

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Nature’s Nation: Art benefits from getting its hands dirty

Forty-eight years on from the first Earth Day, the 5th article in our 12 Days of Culture series examines the long-term impact of environmental art

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Medical News Today: How coffee might protect against Parkinson's

Over recent years, it has been clear that coffee protects against Parkinson's disease. A recent study tries to pin down the exact molecules involved.

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Death rays: How the dream of an ultimate weapon became a dark farce

The quest for the ultimate destructive weapon is a convoluted story of egos, charlatanry and deception – with a starring role for mercurial genius Nikola Tesla

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Medical News Today: Bipolar: Physical activity may boost mood and energy

New research suggests that physical activity may treat depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder, as scientists find a link between motor activity and mood.

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The breakthroughs that could save our lives

From reversing blindness and paralysis to new treatments for cancer and infertility.

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New Year Honours 2019: Sepsis campaigner appointed MBE

Melissa Mead campaigned for greater awareness of sepsis after the death of her son, William.

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Leafy green neighborhoods tied to better heart health

(Reuters Health) - People who live in neighborhoods with more green spaces may have less stress, healthier blood vessels and a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes than residents of communities without many outdoor recreation areas, a small study suggests.

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Migrants to affluent nations may be healthier than the native-born

(Reuters Health) - International migrants who relocate to high-income countries to work, study or join family members are less likely to die prematurely than people born in their new homelands, a research review suggests.

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7 Keto Meal Delivery Services That Make Low-Carb Dieting So Much Easier

Drug use during pregnancy not child abuse: Pennsylvania top court

A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on Friday that mothers who use illegal drugs during their pregnancies are not committing child abuse against their newly-born children.

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7 Hair Color Trends That Are Going to Be Huge in 2019

Doctors still prescribing testosterone to men with heart disease, despite risks

(Reuters Health) - Despite warnings that supplemental testosterone may raise the risk of stroke and heart attack, doctors continue to prescribe the hormone off-label to men with cardiovascular disease, a U.S. study finds.

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More U.S. adults losing sleep in recent years

(Reuters Health) - One third of U.S. adults say they sleep less than six hours a night, which is 15 percent more than were getting too little sleep 15 years ago, researchers say.

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WHO says progress against Ebola in Congo will be lost if violence goes on

Progress in fighting Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, the second worst ever, will be reversed if fighting continues around the disease hotspots of Beni and Butembo, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

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This Fitness Coach Shared a Bare-Naked Photo After Losing 100 Pounds

This Fitness Coach Shared a Bare-Naked Photo After Losing 100 Pounds

How the Keto Diet Transformed Jen Widerstrom's Body In 17 Days

How the Keto Diet Transformed Jen Widerstrom's Body In 17 Days

‘Losing 18st left me uncomfortable in my own skin’

Jack Towers is crowdfunding for surgery to remove his excess skin, but the NHS won't pay for it.

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‘Losing 18st left me uncomfortable in my own skin’

Jack Towers is crowdfunding for surgery to remove his excess skin, but the NHS won't pay for it.

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Scheduled dialysis for undocumented immigrants saves money and lives

(Reuters Health) - Providing scheduled dialysis for undocumented immigrants with kidney failure, rather than offering them only emergency dialysis, dramatically reduces deaths, healthcare use and costs, a study in Texas suggests.

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