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Three-person IVF trial shows promising results

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Human and animal trial of a controversial new IVF treatment has yielded promising results, say US scientists. The findings in Nature magazine show healthy-looking embryos...

A study in the journal PLoS ONE suggests that some people responding to treatments that have no active ingredients in them may be down to their genes

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A study in the journal PLoS ONE suggests that some people responding to treatments that have no active ingredients in them may be down...

Exercising in your 70’s may stop your brain from shrinking and showing the signs of ageing linked to dementia

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Experts from Edinburgh University found that exercising in your 70’s may stop your brain from shrinking and showing the signs of ageing linked to...

Obesity in women has been linked to lack of ovulation and thus infertility

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A new research suggests slimming down does not increase chances of having a baby, but appears to boost women's sexual appetite. A team from Penn...

Restaurants' horrifying hidden germs revealed by Anderson Cooper

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Investigating the horrifying bacteria hidden in restaurants' most unlikely places, Anderson Cooper has revealed the top three dirtiest culprits are beverage lemons, lettuce wedges...

Gamblers interpret near-misses as frustrating losses rather than near wins

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Gamblers interpret near-misses as frustrating losses rather than near wins, according to new research which sheds light on the compulsive nature of betting. This sense...

Taking a daily multivitamin pill may lower the risk of developing cancer in men

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US researchers have claimed that taking a daily multivitamin pill may lower the risk of developing cancer in men. Their study followed nearly 15,000 men,...

Jakub Halik had his heart replaced with two mechanical pumps in pioneering surgery last April after an aggressive cancerous tumor was found

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Jakub Halik, a Czech father of one who survived for more than six months without a real heart, has died at the age of...

The CDC has published a list of clinics that received shipments of Methylprednisolone Acetate

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The CDC has published a list of clinics that received shipments of Methylprednisolone Acetate, which was recalled on 26 September. Find here the full list...

The FDA raised concerns about sterility and cleanliness at the NECC

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Investigators in the US have raided the premises of Massachusetts pharmaceutical company New England Compounding Center (NECC) linked to fungal meningitis outbreak. The Food and...

Smoking in the car is harmful to children

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Smoking cigarettes in the car, even with the windows open or the air conditioning on, leads to toxic air pollution levels that affects children's...

According to a study of more than a million people, creativity is often part of a mental illness, with writers particularly susceptible

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According to a study of more than a million people, creativity is often part of a mental illness, with writers particularly susceptible. Writers had a...

Michelle Obama and Ann Romney wear identical hot pink outfits at presidential debate

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Ann Romney both appeared to be going after the women's vote at the second presidential debate with an obvious...

Brain scans show that skipping breakfast makes fatty, high calorie foods appear far more attractive later in the day

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Researchers have found that brain scans show that skipping breakfast makes fatty, high calorie foods appear far more attractive later in the day. Scans of...

Ten out of 11 female volunteers experienced visible improvements to their skin after just 4 weeks of adding one bag of watercress a day to their diet

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If you want to roll back the years, forget expensive lotions and potions and instead reach for something more natural and cheap: a bag...

According to the largest ever clinical study of echinacea, the herbal remedy can prevent colds and is of most benefit to people who are prone to them

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According to the largest ever clinical study of echinacea, the herbal remedy can prevent colds and is of most benefit to people who are...

Drinking a litre of mineral water every day can prevent Alzheimer's memory loss

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Drinking a litre of mineral water every day can prevent cognitive decline in Alzheimer's sufferers by removing aluminium from their bodies, a new study...

CDC say 15 people have now died from an outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to steroid injections to treat back pain

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The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say 15 people have now died from an outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to steroid injections to...

Women get twice the benefit from fish oil than men

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A new research has found that eating oily fish may boost women’s heart health more than men’s. The oils - found in fish like salmon,...

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Sex addiction has traditionally been written off as an “excuse” for philandering celebrities, but a new study suggests that it is a real disorder. The...

If the body is aggravated by a food, it can cause sensitivity and weight gain, says Dr. John Mansfield, a pioneer in the field of allergy and nutrition

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Whether it’s low fat, low carb, low GI – most of us have tried, and failed, to lose weight at some point. Now Dr. John...

First Warning Systems believe their device will play be able to detect tumors early on and reduce the rate of false positives and negatives

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First Warning Systems unveils plans for a hi-tech device that can be worn inside the bra to help detect breast cancer. One million women are...

Eating fish twice a week was linked to about a 60 percent lower risk of a child developing certain ADHD-like symptoms

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The amount of fish a woman eats while pregnant may affect her child's chances of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Eating fish twice a week was...

Women who take HRT may cut their risk of heart problems

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Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may cut their risk of heart problems, a study suggests, but experts are still cautious about long-term...

People who find sprouts and broccoli unbearably bitter are better at fighting off bugs due to chemicals in their nose

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Scientists have discovered a keen sense of taste boosts immunity - a breakthrough that could lead to nasal sprays to ward off illness. People who...