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This is why being bored makes you sleepy

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Brown bread has long been considered to be a healthier choice for its low glycemic index, which affects the level of blood sugar in the human body.

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According to a new British study conducted at the University of East Anglia, eating 150 grams of blueberries a day could reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

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Eating blueberries could be good for your heart

According to a new British study conducted at the University of East Anglia, eating 150 grams of blueberries a day could reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

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Using a sponge is good, but make sure you use separate ones for cleaning the sink and cleaning the dishes.

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Stop doing these germ-spreading habits right now

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WHO decries Big Tobacco bid to rebrand World No Tobacco Day

The World Health Organization on Wednesday condemned efforts by the world's biggest cigarette vendor to rebrand a day dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use.

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US risks losing measles elimination status with record cases

The United States risks losing its measles "elimination status" if current outbreaks continue, US health authorities said Thursday.

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US neurobiologist Rebecca Shansky's article denounces the practice, where the 'default' was to study males, as based on outdated gender stereotypes from the 19th century.

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Time to start studying females too, urges scientist

US neurobiologist Rebecca Shansky recalled her first experiences studying mice in the lab two decades ago: the "default" was to study males. Shansky's article denounces that practice as based on outdated gender stereotypes from the 19th century.

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Men whose mothers suffered stressful events such as divorce or job loss in early pregnancy are more likely to have fewer and less active sperm.

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Stressed pregnant moms may mean lower sperm counts: Study

Men whose mothers suffered stressful events such as divorce or job loss in early pregnancy are more likely to have fewer and less active sperm.

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In this picture received by AFP from Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns on May 29, 2019, shows baby Saybie, the world's smallest surviving newborn, when she weighed 3 lbs in March 2019 in San Diego, California. A baby girl who weighed 245 grams and measured 23 cm became the smallest baby in the world, a US hospital reported after being discharged five months after being in intensive care.

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World's tiniest surviving baby born in California

A California hospital on Wednesday disclosed the birth of the world's smallest baby ever to survive, weighing a mere 245 grams -- the same as a large apple -- when she was born.

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Smartphone app found effective in helping people quit smoking

A Japanese university and a medical venture said Thursday a smartphone app they have developed has proved effective in helping people stay away from smoking.

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The proportion was higher among girls, which the authors attributed to the show's focus on the suicide of 17-year-old student Hannah Baker.

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'13 Reasons Why' linked to uptick in US adolescent suicides: study

The paper, which was published in JAMA Psychiatry on Wednesday, estimated a 13 percent spike in suicides among 10 to 19-year-olds between April and June of 2017, with a higher proportion among females.

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According to international news agency AFP, transgenderism has been removed from the list of mental disorders, but remains listed under the chapter on "conditions related to sexual health".

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WHO removes transgenderism from its list of mental disorders

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has removed transgenderism from its list of mental disorders and activists welcome the move.

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WHO recognizes 'burn-out' as medical condition

The World Health Organization has for the first time recognized "burn-out" in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which is widely used as a benchmark for diagnosis and health insurers.

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A traditional Ramadan drummer beats his drum in the streets of the old city of Mosul in northern Iraq, as he makes calls for Muslims to wake up for their pre-dawn 'suhur' meal before a new day of fasting begins, on May 18, 2019.

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Long after guns fall silent, Mosul residents suffer hearing loss

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For many, the holiday season is synonymous with indulgence and overeating, which can lead to weight gain.

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US researchers study self-weighing strategy to help prevent holiday weight gain

New research from the US suggests that self-monitoring weight on a daily basis can help people maintain a healthy weight, even during typically indulgent times such as the holiday season.

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The Wills Memorial Building, part of the University of Bristol, is pictured in Bristol, south west England on May 16, 2019. One in five reported suffering from mental health issues, mostly depression and anxiety, according to the survey conducted at 140 British universities.

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Britain wakes up to student mental health plight

Former business student Greg used to resort to drink and drugs to get to sleep -- a common story at British universities struggling to adapt to growing concerns about student mental health problems.

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Seeing scenes from Spider-Man alone is said to be able to decrease participants' fear levels by 20 percent.

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Zolgensma for children under the age of two with SMA, including those not yet showing symptoms.

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Novartis $2m gene therapy for rare disorder is world's most expensive drug

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Miwa Moriya is silhouetted while she speaks during an interview with Reuters at her house in Yokohama, Japan, on April 24, 2019.

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The kids aren't alright: Japan struggles to protect its most vulnerable children

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The US opioid crisis is taking a toll on children of users as a study published on Wednesday showed they were more likely to attempt suicide.

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Children of opioid users more likely to attempt suicide: US study

The US opioid crisis is taking a toll on children of users as a study published on Wednesday showed they were more likely to attempt suicide.

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Doubts about vaccines have spread across social media like a disease and false information that 'kills people' should be taken down by the companies running digital platforms, the head of global vaccine alliance Gavi said on Tuesday.

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Vaccine doubts spread like disease, must be taken offline: Vaccine chief

Doubts about vaccines have spread across social media like a disease and false information that "kills people" should be taken down by the companies running digital platforms.

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A woman smokes a Juul e-cigarette in New York, US, on September 27, 2018.

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Teens made up most of e-cigarette maker Juul's Twitter following: Study

Almost half of the people who followed Juul Labs Inc on Twitter last year were not old enough to legally purchase e-cigarettes in the United States.

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A study said penis enlargement surgery should only be considered a last choice for men who question their size.

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Penis enlargement comes at price: Study

A study said penis enlargement surgery should only be considered a last choice for men who question their size.

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LEDs are used for home and street lighting, as well as in offices and industry.

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LED light can damage eyes, health authority warns

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A Czech teacher survived more than 34 years with a heart transplant, making him one of the longest living transplant patients.

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Czech teacher survives 34 years with heart transplant

A Czech teacher survived more than 34 years with a heart transplant, making him one of the longest living transplant patients.

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In Greece, smoking is alive and kicking despite bans

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'Press Play' webcomic encourages honest discussion about depression

Titled 'Press Play', the webcomic tells the story of a man struggling to escape the abyss of depression.

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Norwegian woman dies of rabies after rescuing Filipino puppy

A 24 year-old Norwegian woman died this week of rabies, after she was bitten by a puppy she rescued while on vacation in the Philippines, her family announced.

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