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Conjoined twin Abby Hensel gets married

Back in 1990, Minnesota residents Patty and Mike Hensel made the agonising decision not to separate their conjoined twin girls after doctors determined that one of them would likely die. The girls share a bloodstream and all the organs below the waist. Their condition is incredibly rare with some studies suggesting it only happens in […]


Cancer is striking the young – but what’s causing this mystery ‘epidemic’?


Techniques to make your skin glow naturally

It's not that hard to keep your skin healthy, but it is another thing to be so healthy you glow! However, it's not impossible. There are lots of little things you can do throughout the day to give your skin an illuminating quality. Before you know it, your friends will not be saying how amazing your makeup is, but instead how naturally gorgeous your skin is. Isn’t that what we all want? Click through to discover your path to perfect skin all over.


Nut butters: how healthy are they really?

The health benefits of eating nuts are undisputed: they are high in fiber, provide us with healthy fats, and have been linked with lower risks of certain diseases. Whether nut butters provide the same benefits, however, is not so clear. Some studies suggest that it is better to opt for whole nuts, while other research suggests that nut butters are the healthier option. Intrigued? Check out this gallery to find out what we know.


What is juvenile arthritis?

The term juvenile arthritis (JA) refers not to one specific disease, but rather to a group of rheumatic and inflammatory diseases that affect kids younger than 16 years of age. The symptoms of JA range from joint pain to sore eyes, and they can be quite nasty. Luckily, there are things that youngsters suffering with JA can do to alleviate their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Check out this gallery to learn all about juvenile arthritis.


What is flexible dieting and can it work for you?

We've all tried diets that we knew from the beginning we could not sustain for a long period of time. But with so many diets out there, how do we know which one is the best for us? Well, a simple approach might be: whichever works for you and you can follow. Flexible dieting is a way of controlling your weight that can also be used for losing or gaining weight. But, unlike many other diets, you can have your cake, and eat it too! Curious? Click through the following gallery and see if flexible dieting is an option for you.


Doctors warn of a NEW fatal complication from Ozempic and Wegovy that may cause food to be sucked into lungs and choke patients to death

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles found that patients taking GLP-1 agonists before an endoscopy had a 33 percent greater risk of aspiration pneumonia.


The End of Menopause? - How a New Vaccine Could Change Women's Lives

Every woman sooner or later goes through menopause, along with its unpleasant symptoms. Scientists from the United States are now researching a vaccine that should not only alleviate symptoms, but completely prevent menopause.


Leon Li: Shore schoolboy dies after suffering allergic reaction

Shore student Leon Li suffered an allergic reaction and went into anaphylactic shock while travelling home from the event at a restaurant in Mosman in Sydney.


Schoolboy, 7, is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour which kills most sufferers within a year after he kept bumping into furniture

Aubrey Rothery's parents, thought something was off when the Devon-based family noticed their seven-year-old kept losing his balance and bumping into things.


How big are the backlogs at YOUR hospital? Use our interactive tool to find out the extent of A&E queues, size of waiting lists and cancer care delays at every trust - as public satisfaction with the NHS plummets to an all-time low

Some patients have been told they face two-year waits, forcing them to travel to Lithuania for what are routine NHS procedures. Other Brits have cashed in pensions.


The best and worst foods for your teeth

We can brush and floss as much as we like, but we are fighting a losing battle if we do not take into account the role of diet in our oral health. What we eat and drink determines how healthy our teeth are. It is important to strike a balance between salty and sweet foods, while also consuming natural teeth cleaners such as leafy greens. The key is to stay away from regularly consuming acidic foods. And when you do give in to temptation, rinse out your mouth afterward. Here you will find all the foods that you should stay away from, as well as foods that you should eat in order to maintain your dental health. Click through to discover more.


20 foods that are healthier than you think

Tuck into these top foods, suggested by loveFOOD's nutritionist Angela Dowden, to boost your immune system and help yourself stay well.


- Decoding the Science of Happiness: Three Forms Uncovered

What is happiness, how does it occur in our brains, and how do nostalgia and connectedness affect our sense of happiness? Neuroscientist and happiness researcher Tobias Esch provides answers and tells us which question we should absolutely ask ourselves to find our happiness.


Garmin’s Fenix Pro Is Going to Show Me What Powersports Does to a Body

I’m donating my body to science! Well, science adjacency.


King Charles praises 'hand of friendship' in Maundy Thursday message

LONDON (Reuters) - King Charles, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, has praised people who "extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need", and echoed the pledge to serve the nation that the British monarch made at his coronation last year. Charles delivered the remarks in a recorded message which will be aired at the ancient Maundy Thursday church service at Worcester


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Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.


Grief book author ‘tried poisoning husband with sandwich before killing him’


The Y chromosome is vanishing. What does it mean for men?

It has happened before.


Ohio preschool girl, four, is taken off life support after being admitted to hospital with 'common cold' that triggered a fatal stroke and severe brain swelling

Four-year-old Maisie came down with a stuffy nose and cough last week. However, her condition rapidly worsened, and doctors realized that she had experienced a stroke.


11 Best Rowing Machines for Your Home Gym

Bring your home gym to the next level with the help of one of these rowing machines.


Dermatologists Say These Hair Oils Promote Long, Thick, Healthy Hair

Say goodbye to dry, thinning hair and hello to shiny, healthy strands.


Training for a marathon? Read our guide first

Marathon running is not for the weak of heart, body, or—indeed—mind. Despite this fact, more than a million people compete in marathons around the globe each year. If you want to join the cohort, you will need grit, determination, and some expert-backed advice. To help you with the last piece of the puzzle, we spoke to certified coach and founder of The Running Center, Mindy Solkin. Should you be new to the realms of running, you’ve come to the right place. Here, she shares her expert advice on how to get started.


9 Best Barbell Pads for Strength Training, According to Fitness Trainers

No shame in a little extra cushioning for hip thrusts (and beyond).


Take Your Home Gym to the Next Level With These 9 Power Racks

Get everything you need to lift heavy at home.


The best tips and remedies to get rid of a hangover

Most of us know the feeling of waking up to a throbbing headache and horrifying stomach pains due to alcohol consumption at least once in our lifetime. Although there is no actual cure for a hangover, there are several things you can do to ease the symptoms. Click through this gallery to find out the best homemade remedies to get rid of a hangover.


Have scientists found a potential cure for HIV?


4 Supplements You Should Start Taking in the Spring—And 3 You Should Stop

According to doctors and dietitians, you can stop taking certain supplements in the spring, but there are also options to add in.


The planetary health diet: ‘People mustn’t feel meat is being taken from them’

Patrick Burrichter did not think about saving lives or protecting the planet when he trained as a chef in a hotel kitchen. But 25 years later he has focused his culinary skills on doing exactly that. From an industrial park on the outskirts of Berlin, Burrichter and his team cook for a dozen hospitals that offer patients a “planetary health” diet – one that is rich in plants and light in animals. Compared with the typical diet in Germany, where...


It's without doubt the most popular workout right now - but is Pilates actually good for you?

Were there a music charts equivalent for fitness trends, we’d bet that Pilates workouts would be into their thirteenth (at least) consecutive week at number one. The trending exercise ranked in PureGym’s top 20 fitness trends for 2024 three times (wall Pilates nabbed the top spot, with mat Pilates in 14th place and reformer Pilates in 19th) and, at...


The incredible ways food was preserved during the Middle Ages


Does blue light have a dark side?

Everybody has heard variations of the statistics before: millennials check their phones 150 times a day; on average people spend over three hours a day on their phones. But why? Certainly our smartphones are entertaining and useless, however, there is another reason for these stats besides our devices being a source of endless fun and necessary for work: blue light. Yes, the blue light that our screens emit. It messes with our body clocks. But how? And are there any other implications? To learn what blue light is and the answers to these questions and more, click through this gallery.


Sedatives, steroids, and erectile dysfunction meds among illegal drugs seized by HPRA

Over half of the substances seized by the Health Products Regulatory Authority were sedative medicines and anabolic steroids.


The benefits of crying

Crying is often seen as a negative emotion. Indeed, some regard sobbing as a sign of weakness. But when we shed tears we can be happy, sad, angry, frustrated, and moved. In fact, there's a whole lot more to having a good weep than meets the eye. Click through this gallery and find out the benefits of crying.


Millions taking common contraceptive at 'increased risk' of brain tumours, study claims

People who take certain contraceptives and hormone therapy drugs could develop meningiomas - one of the most common forms of brain tumours


Canine parvovirus warning issued for Latrobe Valley, Victoria after virus kills 10 dogs

Vets have issued urgent advice to dog owners after a virus with a fatality rate of over 40 per cent killed more than 10 dogs in a few weeks.


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20 signs you’re being gaslighted

Red flags in relationships come in all shapes and sizes. These red flags aren’t always glaringly obvious, nor do they necessarily come in the form of physical abuse or violence. While some abuse and manipulation in relationships can be more subtle and hard to recognize, these forms of oppression can have lasting effects on a person’s self-esteem and self-worth. Perhaps on more than one occasion, a loved one targeted your character, making you feel inadequate and small. Remember the countless times you questioned your own feelings, or suppressed them altogether to make space for someone else’s emotions? How about when your memory of an event was discounted in favour of someone else’s recollection of the affair? If this is a one-off occurrence, or a simple mistake, that’s one thing. But if recurring moments like these become a pattern, even though they may seem like unintentional slights, they can quickly snowball into psychological manipulation. This type of emotional abuse is called gaslighting. According to Dictionary.com, it involves “distorting the truth in order to confuse or instill doubt in another person to the point [that] they question their sanity or reality.” The term originated from Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play Gas Light about an abusive relationship, then gained momentum in 1944 with the movie Gaslight, featuring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. Boyer, an international criminal, is keeping a secret from his wife Bergman. He leads her to believe that she is the one losing grip on reality for being suspicious of him. Today, gaslighting is not only a red flag that signals emotional abuse and psychological manipulation in relationships, but is also recognized as a form of oppression. Racial gaslighting seeks to manipulate and discredit the collective experiences, memories, sanity, and emotions of marginalized communities. Read on for 20 signs you’re being gaslighted. Once you’ve recognized these signs, determine whether these actions are manipulative and controlling or blatant mistakes and thoughtless accidents. If the former is the case, start taking steps to equip yourself to manage and eliminate this abuse, either with the help of a professional counsellor, the guidance of an HR department, or the support of your loved ones.


What are the symptoms of Dengue fever?

Dengue fever has been back in the spotlight recently, with case numbers on the rise in various countries. Puerto Rico has been particularly badly affected, and in March 2024 the island declared its first Dengue epidemic since 2012. Although Dengue fever does not cause serious illness in everyone it infects, the symptoms can be unpleasant, and in some cases they require formal medical attention. Intrigued? Check out this gallery to learn more about Dengue fever.


Nobel-prize winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman dies

The psychologist and author Daniel Kahnemann, who won the Nobel Prize in economics in 2002, has died aged 90. He became well-known to the lay public in 2011 with his best-seller "Thinking, Fast and Slow."


Here Are the Best Dog Running Leashes to Keep Up With Your Pup

Choose from our list of the best picks for dog walkers and runners alike!


Concerned about chemo? Here's what you need to know

The news that Catherine, Princess of Wales is undergoing preventative chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer triggered a wave of public shock and sympathy around the world. Learning that you have cancer provokes a range of feelings including fear, sadness, anxiety, and depression. Soon afterwards, thoughts turn towards how to treat the disease. Chemotherapy is one such course of treatment. But what exactly is chemo, and how does it work? Click through and find out more about this common method of combating cancer.


Is your tiredness selenium deficiency?

Modern life is stressful, so it's no wonder we're tired all the time. In fact, there are so many demands on our attention and energy that we might not realize the reason why we feel so rough is because our body's mineral supply is running low! Perhaps not as well known as some vitamins and minerals, selenium plays a highly important role in the body. Many of the symptoms of selenium deficiency mirror those of other minerals, so it can be tricky to uncover that it's the reason behind your lack of energy. But it's a lot more common than you might think. Curious? Click on to discover if your tiredness is actually selenium deficiency.


Owners warned over chocolate after surge in number of dogs poisoned last year

There was an over 200% increase in the number of dogs who were treated for chocolate toxicity last Easter.


14 Sleek Slip-On Shoes for Every Budget and Style

They're breathable, lightweight, and cover up any gnarly toe situation.


How dogs can be used to detect PTSD: Scientists train pups to sniff out an oncoming flashback by smelling your breath

Scientists from Dalhousie University have discovered that dogs can smell trauma as they train pooches to sniff out the signs of an impending PTSD flashback.


16 Breathable Shoes That Won’t Suffocate Your Feet

Set your feet free of sweat and smell.


Parenting Pitfalls - 11 Big Mistakes to Avoid for Your Child's Well-being

Parents usually want the best for their children. But therein lies a potential problem. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Michael Schulte-Markwort warns that excessive ambition leads to overly adapted and distorted children's souls.


Big Mood, review: kooky bipolar comedy struggles to raise a chuckle

It takes a little while for Big Mood, Channel 4’s new comedy, to find its feet. In fact, it takes most of its six half hours. That’s probably too much for it to be considered a success, or for already bloated TV watchers to want to bother, but then the show should probably be allowed some leeway, given what it’s trying to do. The “Mood” of the titl...


The stories of the tallest humans in history

Can you imagine living in a world tailored for toddlers? That's probably how people suffering from gigantism feel. Gigantism is a real condition, and although extremely rare, some people do suffer from it and try to live a life in a world where virtually everyone is shorter than them. The condition is caused by an excess of growth hormone (GH) which is sometimes associated with tumor growths on the pituitary gland. People with gigantism usually grow to be 2.1 to 2.7 m (7 to 9 ft) tall. Sometimes this condition is accompanied by acromegaly later in life (or it can happen on its own), which is a disorder that results from an excess of GH after the growth plates have closed (whereas in gigantism, it's during childhood), which can result in enlarged forehead, jaw, and nose. In this gallery, we look back at the real-life human "giants" in history and their fascinating stories. Click through!