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Coronavirus: Five Brits in French ski chalet catch virus

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The group were staying in the same chalet in Contamines-Montjoie ski resort in the French Alps Five Britons have tested positive for coronavirus in France, local health officials have confirmed. Four adults and a child were diagnosed with the virus in eastern France, including a British national who recently […]

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Comedian Jon Richardson helps Aylesbury man raise vital charity funds

A man with a rare muscle-wasting condition has praised the support of a famous comedian, who has put on a charity show in his honour to raise funds. Martin Hywood, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, has raised more than £150,000 for muscular dystrophy research since he was diagnosed 23 years ago. He became friends with Jon Richardson

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21 Striking Birth Photos That Capture The Strength Of Mothers

On Thursday, the IAPBP announced the winners of its ninth annual Birth Photography Image Competition, which honors excellence in categories including Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, Birth Details and Fresh 48. “Winners were chosen on a point system and judged on technique, lighting, composition, emotional impact, creativity and storytelling,” says the competition’s website, adding, “While birth is

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FDA crackdown on vaping flavors has blind spot: disposables

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government on Thursday began enforcing restrictions on flavored electronic cigarettes aimed at curbing underage vaping. But some teenagers may be one step ahead of the rules. Parents, researchers and students warn that some young people have already moved on to a newer kind of vape that isn’t covered by the flavor

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Sepsis amputation surgeon back at work after losing legs

A surgeon who has amputated thousands of limbs during his career has returned to work after having both of his legs removed. Vascular surgeon Neil Hopper, 43, underwent the operation after becoming seriously ill with sepsis last April. Mr Hopper, who works at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, recently performed his first surgery after returning

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What is the science behind The Goop Lab’s claims?

Image copyright Netflix Image caption Gwyneth Paltrow’s Netflix series has caused a stir Gwyneth Paltrow has faced a wave of criticism over claims made in her controversial Netflix series, The Goop Lab. The six-part show explores the effectiveness of alternative therapies for numerous physical and mental illnesses. Many clips from the series have been derided

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