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Crystal therapy: the power of placebo?

From amethysts to agates or quartz, crystals have always exerted a strange fascination on mankind.

United Kingdom

First evidence of air pollution particles reaching mothers' placentas

"Until now, there has been very little evidence that inhaled particles get into the blood from the lung."

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Teens with religious or spiritual upbringing may be safer from 'big 3' dangers

Researchers have found that teens raised in a religious or spiritual environment may be less likely to do drugs and engage in risky sexual behaviors.

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Cancer will kill 9.6 million people globally in 2018: report

An estimated 9.6 million people will die from cancer worldwide in 2018, according to the latest figures from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

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Alcohol, smoking, and rising obesity 'causes for concern in Europe'

Europeans may be living longer but alcohol consumption levels, smoking and a rise in obesity could slow the continent's progress.

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What helps a person stay faithful? 2 behaviors may be key

The way people react when they see an "attractive alternative" enter their lives can predict whether they'll cheat on their partner.

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Researchers explain that awkward sidewalk dance we all do — and hate

As you approach someone on the street, you try to move out of the way but she steps in the same direction. Why do we engage in this sidewalk dance?

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Olivia Newton-John reveals secret cancer diagnosis in new interview

The "Grease" star opened up about a previously undisclosed second battle with breast cancer in 2013.

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102-year-old twin sisters celebrate their big birthday with a special message

Twins have a survival advantage compared to the rest of us.

Living

Forest "bathing" to clean the mind

People are reconnecting with nature in a very unique way.

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Brief from Brussels: Monsanto storm continues, will Hungary be disciplined?

Germany

Germany debates opt-out system for organ donations

Germany's Health Minister Jens Spahn is pushing for the country to adopt an opt-out policy for organ donations as the number of donors sink to its lowel-ever level.

United Kingdom

Smoking and drinking damage teens' arteries by age of 17: study

The research found that teenagers who had smoked more than 100 cigarettes or tended to binge drink had stiffer arteries than those who did not.

Spain

Meet Marian, a catwalk star with Down syndrome

Marian Avila’s dream role is fast approaching. On September 8, she will become the first Spanish woman with Down syndrome to star in one of the most important fashion events in the world - New York Fashion Week.

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Feeling good: positive stories from the week

Studies have shown that increasing positive emotions has a powerful effect on our general wellbeing. We hope they'll give you a nice shot of positive energy to cheer up your Friday!

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No amount of alcohol is safe for your health, study finds

Even the smallest amount of alcohol is bad for your health, a new study has found.

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Is coconut oil good for you or 'pure poison'? Here are the facts

Coconut oil's champions claim it works as a treatment against everything from Alzheimer's disease to thyroid issues. So, what's the truth?

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How to spot a liar, according to researchers

It's our conscious biases and decision making skills that interfere with the natural ability to detect deception. Here are the nonverbal clues that can reveal someone isn't telling the truth.

Italy

Meet Sammy: The 22-year-old who looks like an old man

What's it like to be one of 100 people in the world who suffer from a rare rapid-ageing condition? Sammy Basso shares his experiences with Euronews.

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People who eat low-carb diets live longer but only if they go easy on meat, too

A moderate carbohydrate intake seemed healthiest, study finds