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A YOUNG woman who lost her legs after being hit by a train in teenage suicide bid talks about how becoming a mum has given her life purpose

Five things the gossip mags swear are true

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Medical staff snapped unconcious Joan Rivers

A New York City clinic where Joan Rivers suffered a fatal complication during a medical procedure made several errors, including failing to keep proper medication records and snapping cellphone photos of her while she was unconscious,...

Sexy photos: Beyonce puts her hot body on display

She's got 99 problems and her butt isn't one! Phenomenal woman!

5 Foods That May Hurt Female Fertility

5 Foods That May Hurt Female Fertility

For women who want to become pregnant, there are many factors that affect their fertility and their chances of conceiving. The diet has a large influence on fertility and can often make it difficult to become pregnant at a faster rate. To protect your fertility and cut out foods that may be harming it, there are a few products to eliminate from your diet completely.

1. Low-Fat Dairy Products
Although low-fat dairy products may seem ideal for women who want to manage their weight, the food can actually reduce fertility by preventing ovulation each month. According to a study performed by Jorge Chavarro, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard University, it can be difficult to conceive for women who consume more than two servings of low-fat dairy products each day. Limit your consumption and switch to regular dairy products.
2. Non-Fermented Soy
Soy is commonly perceived as a health food, but is considered a risk for those who are trying to get pregnant. According to www.natural-fertility-info.com, non-fermented soy should be avoided due to the isoflavones that work as a mild form of estrogen and ultimately lower the body’s level of estrogen. This can ultimately lead to infertility and make it difficult to conceive.

The Best Anti-Aging Tips for Every Skin Type

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  Find the Right Regimen for Your Skin Concerns

  When it comes to the best anti-aging skin care routine, one size does not fit all. The most effective products depend on the special needs of your skin type. By targeting your concerns with consistent use of the right ingredients, you can begin to see real results in just a couple of weeks.
  
  Whether you have skin that is dry, sensitive, acne-prone, or susceptible to rosacea or psoriasis, leading dermatologists explain the winning strategy for younger-looking skin.  
  

Scientists at Duke University Conclude That Women Need More Sleep Than Men

Duke University scientists find women need more sleep than men

Researchers have recently discovered that lack of sleep can be more physically damaging to women than to men. Scientists at Duke University conducted a study tracking 210 middle aged men and women who were never diagnosed with a sleeping disorder. Participants in the study did not use any medications, including hormone replacement therapy, and all participants were non-smokers.

The Basis Of The Study
Participants that met the above criteria were tracked by two methods. They were asked to record their sleeping habits and how they felt each morning after waking up and they provided blood samples so specific biomarkers could be tracked.
What the study found was that over 40 percent of people who normally did not think that they had a sleeping problem actually did. These “problems” were classified as having trouble falling asleep each night and frequently waking. Of this group, a majority of the people who had these problems were women.

Top Remedies to Remove Acne Scars

Acnes are most common among young people during and after puberty and they are equally affecting lives of both sexes. Women are much more likely to have acnes during old ages and the main reason are the hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle. Besides puberty and hormones, another cause can be an improper diet, the lack of nutrients, improper skin care or even stress. Acnes and pimples do not have a negative impact on the health of the body but they can leave scars on the skin and thus affect a person’s self-confidence as well as the social life.

Since the emergence of this skin disease can be very intense you will probably try a lot of acne remedies so here are some natural resources that can help. All of these natural remedies are easy to find and they are certainly worth to try out because they can’t have negative effects on your skin.
Natural acne treatment
Sea salt – Here’s a simple remedy that you can try out. Briefly boil 2 dl of water and a half a teaspoon of sea salt. Clean the acne area several times a day with this solution using the cotton pads.
Apple cider vinegar – This is an old proven natural remedy for treating acne. Briefly boil 1/2 liter of water and add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Rub this solution on the acne area every day. Acne cider vinegar has antiseptic properties that prevent the growth of bacteria.
Honey and cinnamon – Eastern cultures treated acne and pimples with this mixture for thousands of years. Rub this mixture on a problematic area once a day before bedtime.
Cucumber – Make a mask out of fresh cucumber and place it on a clean face. This soothes the inflammation of the skin and that’s why it’s recommended for acne and pimples too.
Papaya – The juice of raw papaya should be prepared in a form of a face mask and applied with a cotton pad.
ACNE SCAR TREATMENT
The scars are define as fibrous tissue which replaces the normal skin structure due to an injury or a skin disease. The loss of skin tissue is much more common because of the acne formation than because of the new thickened tissue.
The clinical manifestation of these scars depends on the depth of the inflamed area. There are several successful medical procedures for removing acne scars.
Chemical peels 
Chemical peels are done with single component trichloroacetic acid or in combination with salicylic or pyruvic acid. They are most commonly use for superficial peels and they are preformed in series of five peels for a month.

Microsoft enters wearable tech race with cross-platform fitness tracker

Microsoft will compete against tech giants Apple, Google and Samsung, who have all released fitness bands with similar features.

TORONTO – Microsoft has officially entered the wearable tech race with the unveiling of “Microsoft Band,” a fitness tracker designed to integrate with users’ smartphones.
The bracelet-style device monitors user’s daily fitness goals – from steps taken, to calories burned – and includes a heart rate monitor. Band can also synch with the user’s smartwatch to display notifications.

The device has a UV sensor to help users decide if they need sunscreen or not.
Microsoft will compete against tech giants Apple, Google and Samsung, who have all released fitness bands with similar features.
The official announcement comes a week after Forbes published a report speculating Microsoft was gearing up to launch the device ahead of the holiday season.

Why scratching makes us itchy!

We all know that a good scratch will get rid of an itch - only for it to come back with a vengeance.

Now scientists claim to have finally worked out exactly why scratching always makes us itch even more.

Research indicates that scratching causes the brain to release serotonin, which intensifies the itch sensation.

Scientists claim to have answered one of life's nagging questions: why scratching makes us itch even more Scratching causes the brain to release serotonin, which intensifies the itch sensation

The findings, in mice, indicate the same vicious cycle of itching and scratching is thought to occur in humans.

And the research also provides new clues that may finally help break that cycle - particularly in people who experience chronic itching.

Scientists have known for decades that scratching creates a mild amount of pain in the skin.

Senior investigator Doctor Zhou-Feng Chen, director of Washington University's Centre for the Study of Itch, said that pain can interfere with itching - at least temporarily - by getting nerve cells in the spinal cord to carry pain signals to the brain instead of itch signals.

Dr Chen said: 'The problem is that when the brain gets those pain signals, it responds by producing the neurotransmitter serotonin to help control that pain.'

As serotonin spreads from the brain into the spinal cord, the chemical can 'jump the tracks' – moving from neurons that sense pain to nerve cells that influence the intensity of an itch, she added.

Dr Chen said scientists uncovered serotonin's role in controlling pain decades ago, but this is the first time the release of the chemical messenger from the brain has been linked to itching.

As part of the study, the researchers bred a strain of mice that lacked the genes to make serotonin.

Why falling in love helps you lose weight and makes you feel like you're on drugs

A heady mix of infatuation and attraction, the unmistakable flutter in your stomach and the realisation you are in love.

Your appetite wanes as you anxiously look forward to seeing the object of your affections, and your mind wanders, their presence occupying your every thought.

But a surge in your libido and a rise in testosterone levels in the body can leave you more prone to suffering an outbreak of unsightly spots, scientists say. 

A new psychological study of couples identified the five stages of love - butterflies, building, assimilation, honesty and stability.

A new study by dating website eHarmony has identified the five stages of love - butterflies, building, assimilation, honesty and stability

Those taking part were asked to complete a psychological test to determine their true feelings.

The findings, collated by dating website eHarmony, were grouped into five stages. 

Participants were asked questions about their behaviour and lifestyle, in order to uncover the impact love has on a person's health at each stage.

Psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos, who assisted with the study, told MailOnline the aim was to establish if there are distinct stages of love, how people feel and what happens to them physiologically.

She said: 'It's fascinating to note that this one core emotion can be broken down into such distinct stages.

'What's more, each stage may be relived and recaptured as couples grow into a relationship, and face different life challenges together.'

Dentist reveals how to EAT your way to whiter gnashers

Hard cheese, crunchy veg and citrus fruits could be the key to white teeth, according to one expert.

Most 'white teeth' diets focus on avoiding foods red wine, curry and coffee which stain the teeth, said Dr Anthony Zybutz, from Harley Street's TDC Implant Centre.

But its equally important to choose foods that actively work to clean the teeth and keep them sparking, he advised.

Hard cheese, crunchy veg and citrus fruits could be the key to white teeth, a top dentist has advised

The desire for pearly white teeth is certainly not a modern phenomenon, he said.

He added: 'While celebrity culture has no doubt fuelled people's fascination with the perfect, sparkling smile, the origins of this most sought-after look go much further back than our current obsession with the Hollywood grin.

'The likes of Simon Cowell and Kim Kardashian may be famous the world over for their white teeth, but they certainly aren't the first to obsess about a pure white smile.' 

In the 21st century, there are a myriad of products all promising to turn stained teeth back to gleaming white, but thousands of years ago, people were achieving the same look purely by brushing and eating the right foods, he said.

'There were no whitening gels or bleaches during the time of the Egyptians', he added.

'But that didn't stop the civilisation known for worshipping beauty wanting sparkling teeth.

'Pharaohs 4,000 years ago are known to have combined ground pumice stone with vinegar to create a paste in an effort to restore the natural colour.' 

What Really Causes Pimples?

Acne is one of the most common, chronic skin diseases, affecting more than 85 percent of teenagers and adults at some point.
How a pimple pops up has been a controversial question for years, as there are multiple factors at play, including excess oil/sebum production from the sebaceous glands, abnormal growth of the skin lining the hair follicle, inflammation, and bacterial colonization of the hair/sebaceous gland unit by the bacterium Proprionibacterium acnes.
For years, the concept of non-inflammatory and inflammatory acne has dominated our treatment approach. Noninflammatory acne means whiteheads and blackheads, while inflammatory acne means small to large red and pus-filled pimples. But more recently, we’ve learned that in fact ALL acne is inflammatory – even if you can’t see it on the skin, immune cells surround the hair follicle well before any sign of acne is visible to the naked eye.
A significant amount of research in the past 10 to 15 years has shown how part of the immune system, called the innate immune system (the first responder that signals the alarm if there are any infectious invaders), reacts inappropriately to P. acnes and calls in the immune troops. Elements of this immune system (called Toll-like receptors and inflammasomes) orchestrate the process, and it is therefore no surprise to dermatologists that while some of our current treatments work, they also inhibit these alarm systems.

Australia bans travel flight from West Africa over fear of Ebola

The Australian government today announced a travel ban on all flights from West African countries, including Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Thankfully, Nigeria is not included.

Making the announcement, the Australia's Minister of Immigration, Scott Morrison said under the new travel ban, no new visas would be issued to intending travelers from these countries and that all temporary visas would be cancelled, this is all i a bid to stop the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.


He also said all passengers with permanent visas that have to travel to Australia from these countries will be subjected to 21 days of isolation in their countries of departure and upon arrival in Australia will be subjected to all kinds of test. He also announced the suspension of all its West African and Humanitarian programmes.

The little things that makes the Britons' happy...check them out you will be surprised.

It's the little things that really make a difference to Britons' happiness, according to a new survey.

And results show it's small perks, like the extra hour in bed we'll all got today, that make 93 per cent of us happy.

Topping the list is receiving a compliment, with more than two thirds (68 per cent) of Britons saying a kind word is the best pick-me-up to their week.  

More than two thirds of Britons (66 per cent) are planning a guiltless lie-in on 

This is closely followed by receiving an unexpected gift (65 per cent) and sunny days (59 per cent). 

More than a third (36 per cent) of Britons count having a lie in as one of the little things that make them happy, with more ladies (40 per cent) than men (31 per cent) looking forward to some extra shut-eye.

In fact, more than two thirds of Britons (66 per cent) enjoyed a guiltless lie-in today.

Almost a quarter (23 per cent) agreed that it's the ability of the unexpected little gesture or treat to brighten their day that makes them special - giving us a break from the humdrum of daily life. 

And us Britons are kinder than we realise - one in five claim to get one little pick-me-up a day (21 per cent), while for a quarter (25 per cent), the last time they received a small gesture was just a week ago.

Furthermore, women are much more responsive to the little things, as opposed to grand gestures. 

Kate beats horrendous morning sickness to make first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy...

The Duchess of Cambridge today made her first public appearance since announcing she is pregnant with her second child.

She rode in a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace as part of the state visit by the president of Singapore.

Kate, who is around 13 weeks pregnant with her second child and has been suffering with severe morning sickness, was clearly well enough to play a greater part in the official welcome for Tony Tan Keng Yam than initially announced.

First appearance: The Duchess of Cambridge today made her first public appearance since announcing she is pregnant with her second child at an official state visit to meet the President of Singapore

Cold sores may DOUBLE the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

You might think cold sores are unsightly. But they could also increase the risk of Alzheimer's, a new study suggests.

Swedish researchers found an infection of the herpes simplex virus 1 - which causes cold sores - doubles the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

The body carries the virus forever after the first infection, and it can reactivate now and then, causing the crusty blisters known as cold sores. 

Crusty: An infection of the herpes virus- which causes cold sores in as many as nine out of ten Britons at some point in their lives - doubles the risk of developing Alzheimer's, according to a study

While up to 90 per cent of adults have herpes simplex virus 1 lurking in their systems, only around a quarter of them will experience frequent outbreaks.

The researchers say the virus could increase the risk of Alzheimer's because elderly people have weakened immune systems, which creates opportunities for the virus to spread to the brain.

In the brain, the virus can start the process which results in Alzheimer's disease.

Plaques are formed in the brain which result in the death of brain cells and the breakdown of the connections between them.

This causes memory loss and the decline in the ability to think, which are the characteristic symptoms of Alzheimer's. 

Would YOU tell your family you had cancer?

A diagnosis of cancer is among the worst news anyone can receive.

But hundreds of thousands of patients have considered not telling close friends and family about their diagnosis, new research shows.

The main reason for keeping loved ones in the dark was to protect them worrying about the bad news.

Up to a quarter of people diagnosed with cancer say they considered not telling friends and family they were ill (file picture)

While women are generally known to be good communicators, the study found they were most likely to keep a diagnosis to themselves.

Of those questioned, 25 per cent said they had considered not telling family, compared to just 18 per cent of men.

The poll, commissioned for Bupa, also found there was a marked difference between not telling a spouse or partner about diagnosis, with 4 per cent of women considering it, compared to just 1 per cent of men. 

There are two million people in the UK living with or having survived cancer, according to the charity Macmillan.

Nearly 20 per cent of adults polled knew someone who had decided not to tell a close family member or friend about their diagnosis.

However over half said they would respect the person's decision to keep a diagnosis to themselves.

Woman discovers she has TWO wombs and TWO cervixes

A woman who went for a routine smear test was astounded to be told she had two wombs and two cervixes.

Jane Woodhead, 38, had no idea she was suffering from a condition called uterus didelphys.

It means a woman can be born with any combination of two wombs, two separate cervixes and sometimes two vaginas. 

It also makes it possible to be pregnant twice at the same time - with a baby in each womb.   

Jane Woodhead, 38, went for a smear test and was astounded to be told she had two wombs. The condition can cause complications during pregnancy, but baby Grace, now 12 weeks old, was born healthy

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The 'alcopop generation' are paying the price for growing up with widely available access to alcohol

The ‘alcopop generation’ is dying needlessly from liver disease fuelled by alcohol and obesity, a report warns.

Experts say young Britons are paying the price of growing up with cheap drink available round the clock.

A report by Public Health England today calls for tackling liver disease to be made a national priority because ‘young lives are being needlessly lost’.

There are nearly 11,000 deaths from liver disease a year in England, including victims in their 20s.

This rate has increased by 40 per cent in a little over a decade even though it is falling everywhere else in Europe. 

The report warns that in some areas of the country the death rate for men is four times higher than others due to differing levels of alcohol and obesity. 

Blackpool and Manchester have the highest rates at 58.4 per 100,000 people and 54.9 per 100,000 respectively.