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England set to ‘miss its target to be smoke-free by 2030’
Officials announced in July last year they want no more than 5% of adults smoking in the next decade.
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‘Stranger Things’ boosts public understanding of 1-in-a-million condition
Child actor Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin Henderson in the cult show, was born with cleidocranial dysplasia.
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What is the 'pregnancy line'?
More than nine in 10 expectant mothers are said to develop the pigmentation.
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Dame Julie Walters reveals bowel cancer battle – what are the symptoms and treatment?
The 'Billy Elliot' actress initially thought doctors 'must have made a mistake' when she was diagnosed 18 months ago.
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Scarlet fever: symptoms, treatment and everything else you need to know
The contagious bacterial infection tends to strike during the cold winter months.
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Eating a big breakfast may double the calories you burn in a day
Indulging at breakfast was found to more than double diet-induced thermogenesis, a measure of the efficiency of a person’s metabolism.
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Women may be more likely to become pregnant in autumn or winter
Around one in seven couples in the UK struggle to conceive.
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Should vegans be given their own shelf in the office fridge?
The Vegan Society has released new guidelines to help companies better look after their vegan employees.
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Western diet may wreak havoc with your memory
Fatty, sugary foods are thought to disrupt the hippocampus region of the brain, which is involved in storing memories.
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Mum agrees to carry future grandchild following daughter's loss of reproductive organs
Jasmine Bowley lost her reproductive organs to cancer in childhood.
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People lose sleep because they're stressed about getting a good night's kip
Sleep trackers may be fuelling 'orthosomnia'.
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Baby born to cancer survivor who had an immature egg frozen five years ago
The unnamed woman was left infertile after being treated for breast cancer.
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Controversial statins may ward off ovarian cancer
Many argue the cholesterol-lowering drugs are doled out too readily.
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What does a ‘healthy food day’ look like?
Many struggle to eat well, with less than a third (28%) of adults in England getting their five-a-day in 2018.
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Dementia set to almost double in Europe by 2050
An estimated 7.8 million people live with the disorder in the EU.
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Coronavirus Covid-19 'mild' in more than four in five cases
Authorities have confirmed more than 73,300 cases, of which 72,438 are in mainland China.
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Simon Cowell will make son Eric wear a mask on Disneyland trip amid coronavirus fears
The TV judge and his son both plan to wear masks on their forthcoming trip to Disneyland.
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A quarter of women suffer skin pigmentation - here’s how to combat it
Anything from pregnancy to oral contraception can trigger unsightly melasma.
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How to encourage someone you suspect has suicidal thoughts to reach out for help
Suicidal feelings can affect people of any age, sex or background.
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'Walking pneumonia’ forces Sir Elton John to cut show short – but what is the little-known condition?
The 'Rocket Man' hitmaker, 72, lost his voice during his farewell tour in Auckland.
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How to stay calm amid the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak
Covid-19 can be serious, with a small few succumbing to pneumonia.
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Marie Claire Dorking
Jane Fonda, 82, finished with plastic surgery: 'I’m not going to cut myself up anymore'
The 82-year-old actress and activist made the plastic surgery revelation in an interview with Elle Canada.
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Hand sanitisers the accessory of choice as London Fashion Week kicks off amid coronavirus disruption
The British Fashion Council says hygiene precautions are being taken.
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Living near green spaces may postpone the menopause
Stress, potentially triggered by living in an urban environment, may be to blame.
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Using your lover's T-shirt as a pillowcase could help you nod off
Unwinding to a lover’s scent is thought to give a sense of safety and calm, aiding shut eye.