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Lily Thai will voluntarily take her final breaths after years of pain.
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Telegraph: Jack Rear started taking finasteride even though he wasn't sure he needed it.
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A woman is sharing her frightening experience with a massive protrusion on her neck.
Eight ways to cut down on your power bill this winter
Household hacks to help you switch to energy saving mode this winter.
Antidepressants permanently destroyed my sex life
Telegraph: With devastating side effects for some, are they being prescribed too freely?
Noise could take years off your life. Here’s how
New York Times: 'Chronic noise' is a largely unrecognised health threat, experts say.
The decision no mother should make: 'I knew it was time to let my daughter die’
A BBC documentary has captured the reality of life for families like mine.
Disney legend reveals shock 90kg weight loss
The star shocked fans with his new look after vowing to transform his health in 2007.
Woman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrest
Her family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.
Eleven signs you’re chronically stressed – and what to do about it
Telegraph: Short bursts of stress can be helpful. Chronic stress is anything but.
Why being an older dad can be bad for your baby
Men, like Al Pacino, who start families in later life risk medical issues for their kids.
From cheat days to diets: How Jen looks better than ever at 54
'I’m in better shape than I was in my twenties.'
Worrying news for men who watch porn
A new study has revealed frightening findings about men who regularly watch pornography.
Kayla Itsines breaks silence on Tobi Pearce split: 'Polar opposites'
The Aussie influencer broke up with her former fiance in 2020, shocking her fans.
Is air fried food really better for you?
They're fast and convenient - but are air fryers really the healthiest cooking option?
Watch: Shannen Doherty gives emotional cancer update
The 90210 star has given fans some insight into her battle with cancer.
She lost 40kg on a new diet drug. Her friends melted away too
New York Times: Katarra Ewing's experience isn't uncommon, obesity experts say.
Influencer dies after trying to lose 90kg
Woman, 21, dies while trying to lose a large amount of weight at a weight loss camp.
The dos and don’ts of eating before bed
Telegraph: Late-night snacking isn't ideal, but there are healthier ways to approach it.
What giving up that mid-week glass of wine really does to your body
Telegraph: Here's what happened when writer Miranda Levy consulted an alcohol coach.
Can I beat Mark Zuckerberg in the Murph fitness challenge?
Times: When Hannah Evans saw Zuckerberg's sweaty Insta post, she fired up.
Woman declared dead wakes up at her own funeral, sparking investigation
Her family was ready to say goodbye. Then there was a knock on the coffin lid.
What is taurine, and could it really slow down ageing?
Often found in energy drinks, research says this micronutrient could help us live longer.
The truth about ‘nature’s Ozempic’
New York Times: Berberine has been used in Asia for at least 2000 years.
'Heartbreaking': Kiwi mum's plea for 2yo with rare genetic condition
'The bigger picture is the fight for other children in NZ to be able to access this.'
How woman ‘accidentally’ lost 18kg
An influencer shares three small changes that caused her to lose 18kg 'by accident'.
Burnout: The red flags that signal your work stress has become a health risk
Telegraph: People often don’t register – or take seriously – the early signs, experts say.
Opinion: I'm in my 40s. Stop telling me life will end when menopause starts
Telegraph: Awareness is positive. Pathologising womanhood is not, writes Celia Walden.
Is it bad to wash your hair every day?
New York Times: The ideal lathering schedule varies from person to person, experts say.
'Be real': Comedian calls out Hollywood's use of weight-loss drug
Amy Schumer says too many of her A-lister peers are lying about using Ozempic.
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