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Havanese is best dog for reducing stress

If you have a stressed out busy working life – then the answer is simple… get a Havanese. Nicknamed the Velcro Dog – because it sticks so closely ... read more

Rob Kardashian ‘secretly had $100,000 weight loss surgery’

Blac Chyna has claimed that Rob Kardashian secretly had $100,000 (£75,000) worth of weight loss surgery before lying about losing the weight through diet and e... read more

South Korean ingrown hair videos become online sensation

A woman who posts grizzly videos plucking her own ingrown hairs out becomes an unlikely social media star with more than 102,000 Instagram followers. Following ... read more

Paleo can cause iodine deficiency and thyroid problems

Actress Megan Fox is said to be a fan of the Paleo diet Older women on a so-called Paleolithic diet may be at increased risk of developing an iodine deficiency,... read more

Our ‘selfish brain’ wins when competing with muscle power

Human brains take a lot of energy to run, and keeping our sophisticated grey matter going comes at an evolutionary cost.   Researchers found a trade-off occur... read more

Newborn girl born with a giant red BALLOON-like growth

A newborn girl born with a giant balloon-like growth on her face could die unless she receives treatment soon, doctors fear. Angelica Hail Heachanova, eight day... read more

‘Disfigured’ grandmother has bra TATTOO after mastectomy

A grandmother who said she felt ‘disfigured’ following a double mastectomy, now shows her breasts to everyone – after having a bra tattooed across... read more

Men who had 5 oral sex partners have highest cancer risk

Men who have performed oral sex on five or more partners have the highest risk of HPV-related head and neck cancer, a new study shows.  While the current rate ... read more

Dyslexia may be caused by an eye deformity

Dyslexic people may uniquely not have a dominant eye, a trait that may cause the mirror effect that disrupts their ability to read, according to a new study.  ... read more

Pollution kills nine million each year, report finds

Air pollution, water contamination and exposure to man-made chemicals claimed nine millions live last year, a major study concludes. Researchers discovered at l... read more

Ten ways to relax after work without alcohol or food

Working can be great fun. It’s not just about earning a living; work can give us purpose, a reason to put on our shoes and dash off in the morning. We oft... read more

Dreaming and REM sleep improve health, expert says

Americans are missing out on sleep and dreams to the detriment of our health, a sleep and dream expert claims. Throughout the night, we pass through four stages... read more

German scientists prove living next to forest helps brain

Moving closer to secluded forests is good for the brain. German researchers have uncovered the first physical proof that living on the edge of a forest boosts b... read more

Man, 22, survives surgery to remove tumor from his face

The 22-year-old man who waited a decade to have the dangerously large tumor on his face removed survived the life-altering surgery he raised the funds for. Luca... read more

SCHOOLS blamed for children not drinking enough water

Guidelines state 5-8 year-olds should have 5 glasses a day but most have under 2 32% go through entire school day having just one glass of water, survey shows O... read more

Texas woman literally had a broken heart when her dog died

A healthy woman’s heart literally broke after the death of her beloved Yorkshire terrier. Joanie Simpson, a 62-year-old mother from Texas, experienced che... read more

Last unknown structure of HIV virus solved

Researchers have figured out the final piece in the structural puzzle of the HIV virus. A complete picture of the HIV virus had been short a segment of one of i... read more

Yoga and jogging could HALVE risk of heart disease

Just one yoga class and one jogging session a week could cut your risk in half of developing heart disease, a study claims.  Researchers studied how the combin... read more

Scientists develop probe to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Rogue brain proteins that trigger Alzheimer’s disease could be destroyed using cheap light therapy, according to new research. An optic probe has been dev... read more

Trainer reveals exercise Victoria Secrets models do

Victoria’s Secret models have some of the most envied figures in the world.  And while they’re clearly blessed with good genes, they also work hard... read more

Concussion in teens increase risk of multiple sclerosis

1. CLEAR LINK BETWEEN LOW-IMPACT INJURY AND ALZHEIMER’S Research published last week confirmed the strongest ever link between sports concussions and Alzh... read more

What do Jennifer Aniston and Heidi Montag have in common?

Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Montag and Jennifer Grey all have one physical trait in common.  US scientists have now revealed nose jobs cause outsiders to rate peop... read more

Traditional Chinese medicine could cause liver cancer

Relying on traditional Chinese medicines could put you at risk of deadly liver cancer, new research suggests. Singaporean scientists have uncovered evidence of ... read more

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

The US Food and Drug Administration approved a second gene therapy for a blood cancer, on Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed sales of Yes... read more