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Wellness

New cooling cap helps prevent chemotherapy hair loss

A new scalp-cooling system is being rolled out in parts of London to help chemotherapy patients prevent hair loss during therapy. The DigniCap system has been adopted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for use in its chemotherapy day units at Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals, the Daily express reported.

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Weight gain tied to changes in personality

A new study has found that significant changes in weight are associated with changes in our core personality traits. People who gain weight are more likely to give in to temptations but also are more thoughtful about their actions, the study concluded.

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Caffeine in kids foods dangerous: US regulator

The US food and drug regulator on Friday called the addition of caffeine to children's foods like chewing gum and jelly beans dangerous and warned of a possible crackdown.

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Nuts as important as milk for kid's bone

Most parents make sure that their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods, as it helps build strong bones.

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New superbug could be deadlier than AIDS

Doctors have warned about an "aggressive" new sexually-transmitted superbug that could ultimately prove more deadly than AIDS. According to reports, the antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea HO41 was found in Japan two years ago in a 31-year-old female sex worker.

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Having trouble gaining weight? Here's how

While weight watchers are constantly whining about difficulty in shedding a few kilos, putting on weight is not exactly thought of as much of a challenge. Experts provide tips to help you put on a few pounds!

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How to get healthy and fit

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and is important for refuelling your body after a night's sleep. If you skip breakfast, your blood sugar levels drop, which leads to fatigue, poor concentration, irritability and lethargy.

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Sucking on your baby's pacifier may cut allergies

If your baby drops a pacifier on the floor, a new study suggests that rather than cleaning it, you stick it in your own mouth and hand it right back to your child.New research suggests the practice could help reduce allergies as your baby grows.

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Beat your stress with paper and pen

A study has suggested writing a 'happy list' before the start of each working day can help stressed-out workers improve their problem-solving skills. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburg, US, asked 73 students to write a short essay on subjects such as the importance of friends and family.

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The big fat lie

Fat. You don’t want an ounce of it on your body. So you won’t put an ounce in your system. Right? Wrong! You need fats. But you need the good ones. Which is which? Find out here.

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