An often-made claim that e-cigarettes are ‘95% safer’ is not valid
The frequently cited claim that e-cigarettes are “95% less risky” or “95% less harmful” than combustible cigarettes is outdated, misleading and invalid—and should no longer be made in discussions on the dangers of vaping, according to an editorial published today…
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We Tried an App Designed to Help You Ditch Your Glasses
Several years ago, while I was doing final sweeps through a book I’d just written, I began to notice that my eyes were having a hard time speeding through the manuscript. That didn’t really bother me, because the protagonist, a…
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Jodie Kidd health: ‘It haunted my whole life’ Former model’s agonising health battle
Jodie Kidd, 41, suffered anxiety and panic attacks so bad it destroyed her modelling career and drove her to quit, she revealed towards the end of last year. The star began her career in the modelling industry at the tender…
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The real reasons you should be eating more tahini
Tahini doesn’t really appear too appetizing — basically, it looks like boring beige sludge. There’s a lot more to tahini than meets the eye, though. This popular Middle Eastern condiment is made of ground sesame seeds, but according to mindbodygreen,…
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Natalie J Robb health: Emmerdale actor reveals painful injury after filming love scenes
Natalie J Robb, 45, joined the cast of Emmerdale back in 1999 after the series producer Gavin Blyth wanted to overhaul the show. As such, The Barton family took over the running of the Butler’s Farm and were described as…
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BPA replacement hinders heart function, study reveals
BPA’s counterpart replacement BPS can hinder heart function within minutes of a single exposure, according to a new University of Guelph study. The study is the first to show the instant effects bisphenol S (BPS) can have on the heart….
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Fisherman, 31, escapes after being bitten on the leg by a CROCODILE
Fisherman, 31, escapes death after his leg was mauled by a CROCODILE that snuck up on him from behind while he was wading in a lake at night The man was with one other person who ‘made noises’ to try…
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Amla: Why you shouldn’t avoid it this winter
A healthy food, the Indian gooseberry or amla contains the highest amount of vitamin C among all fruits and vegetables. It is also an excellent detoxifying agent and helps to increase immunity. Amla, also known as the Indian gooseberry, may…
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Health workers 'should get more New Year Honours'
Health workers are less likely to get on the New Year Honours list than pop stars, politicians and athletes, analysis reveals Researchers said health workers didn’t get a proportionate number of awards They studied the types of people who have…
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Boy, one, suffers chemical burns after dousing himself in superglue
Boy, one, left unattended at nursery suffers third degree chemical burns after dousing himself in SUPERGLUE which reacted with the cotton in his clothes Torben Manners, from Brighton, reportedly left unsupervised at nursery in Brazil Was visiting his father’s family…
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