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Egypt among nations seeing unintended pregnancies despite contraception

Egypt among nations seeing unintended pregnancies despite contraception

Nations from Brazil to Egypt and Turkey are among developing countries with the highest rates of contraceptive failure, according to…
Losing weight with a high-protein diet can improve sleep quality, study finds

Losing weight with a high-protein diet can improve sleep quality, study finds

While most scientific studies have focused on highlighting the role of sleep in weight-loss diets, professor of nutrition science Wayne…
The waist craze: Chinese women compete online for thinness

The waist craze: Chinese women compete online for thinness

Chinese women are competing online to see who can be most paper-thin.The country’s social media sphere has in recent years…
Children’s fruit juices, smoothies have ‘unacceptably high’ level of sugar: study

Children’s fruit juices, smoothies have ‘unacceptably high’ level of sugar: study

Almost half of the fruit juices and smoothies marketed to children contain the equivalent of a child’s entire maximum daily…
Genetic study tracks start of Zika’s invasion of Americas back to 2013

Genetic study tracks start of Zika’s invasion of Americas back to 2013

The Zika virus currently sweeping through the Americas looks to have hitched a ride on a plane into Brazil in…
Sugar and sweeteners: How to choose?

Sugar and sweeteners: How to choose?

Sugar is everywhere, and can sometimes be found where least expected. With so many forms of sugar out there, it's…
Research brings the male birth control pill a step closer

Research brings the male birth control pill a step closer

Researchers have been trying to design a male contraceptive pill for years.
Keep stomach bugs at bay when traveling abroad

Keep stomach bugs at bay when traveling abroad

Holidays abroad are a great opportunity for sampling local specialties and exotic cuisine. With Michelin-starred chefs and award-winning restaurants all…
Alzheimer’s ‘lost’ memories may be recoverable: study

Alzheimer’s ‘lost’ memories may be recoverable: study

Sufferers of Alzheimer's disease may not have "lost" their memories, but could simply have difficulty accessing them, researchers said as…
Put meditation on the menu to boost weight loss success

Put meditation on the menu to boost weight loss success

When embarking on a diet, the focus is usually on healthy eating and exercise. Learning to manage emotions is rarely…
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