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Condition is leading cause of death in UK in months before and weeks after childbirth, says audit led by medical Royal Colleges
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Death has been relentless this year, with one quite important exception – me. When I was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago, the worst case scenario was ‘dead by Christmas 2006’
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Women chose bigger penises for a one-time sexual encounter versus a long-term partner, showing that the ideal penis is larger than the global average
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Racing, training or starting a December running streak? As always, share your running stories from the weekend below the line
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Up to half of us have problems sleeping – and some experts say online treatment may soon become the norm. But which tool should you use?
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Having a fear of buttons may sound hilarious, but in reality it can be debilitating. Patients need to be taken more seriously, by both the media and doctors, say experts
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health news
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Case of London man who suffered scarring and restricted function after injecting coconut oil ‘may be tip of the iceberg’
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Mind-body discipline is added to intangible cultural heritage list along with Cuba’s rumba and Peruvian scissors dance
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health dilemmas
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The consumption of cow’s milk is in decline as lactose intolerance does for dairy what gluten intolerance has done to bread. But if you are northern European, you are genetically modified to consume milk
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People with health anxiety are more likely to develop heart disease, says a study – news that will only make them more stressed. Psychological therapy is the best treatment …
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advice
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaI’m American and devastated. Why did we vote for Trump?One woman, scared by her country’s election result, sees no chink of light. Remember the millions, like you, trying to make the world a better place, says Mariella Frostrup
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Private livesPrivate livesMy son is depressed but won’t seek helpI can’t help him because he is 21 and has to self-refer, but he insists he is fine even though he has lost interest in most things
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Problem solvedProblem solvedWe live together, but my sister and I are like strangersWe seem so different now that we are adults, and I long for a return to the closeness we had as children. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
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Dr Dillner’s dilemmasDr Dillner’s dilemmasCan insomnia be cured by online therapy?Up to half of us have problems sleeping – and some experts say online treatment may soon become the norm. But which tool should you use?
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Sexual healingSexual healingI’ve lost all interest in sex – although I still find women attractiveI’m worried my issue will cost me my relationship – but the thought of sex fills me with dread
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Dear JeremyDear JeremyI work in HR and want a change of directionI am moving to a rural location and enjoy training people, but am not sure how to best utilise my skills
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