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Pink reveals she had a miscarriage at 17: 'You feel like your body hates you'

The pop singer, who said she's had "several miscarriages since," said the experiences shaped the songs on her new album.

Earth News

“Being organic and environmentally conscious is the only way forward”

We meet Bessie and Richard Austin, father/daughter dream team and founders of Austin Austin, a beauty brand with integrity and artistic flair.

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Euroviews. Dr. Google is making real doctors' jobs harder. And putting patients at risk ǀ View

With misleading medical news metastasizing across the internet, the management and prevention of illnesses is becoming more treacherous.

World News

Obesity report highlights risk for 'slightly' overweight people

Research based on data from nearly three million adults suggests that even being slightly overweight doubles the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes.

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Half of Europeans wrongly believe vaccines often cause side-effects

Nearly half of Europeans wrongly believe vaccines often cause serious side-effects, according to a poll that comes amid a global rise in measles.

Earth News

Are you suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome?

This company found a way to fight back against blue light emitted by screens, which are responsible for a series of health issues.

World News

No screen time for babies and limit use for toddlers, warns WHO

Children under five should spend less time sitting watching screens and play more if they are to grow up healthy, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).

World News

Bowing to U.S. demands, U.N. waters down resolution on sexual violence in conflict

Bowing to U.S. demands, U.N. waters down resolution on sexual violence in conflict

USA

Here's what helps boost the immune system, what doesn't

Should you pop a pill or play in the dirt?

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EU Labs use groundbreaking "CRMs" to check pesticides in food

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) is developing Certified Reference Materials (a “CRM”) to check pesticides in foods. A CRM is a measurement standard supporting laboratories to check the quality of their measurement methods.

USA

Bride calls out "fat tax" on plus-size wedding dresses

Mary Jane O'Toole says women are forced to pay a lot more for larger sizes.

USA

Sen. McConnell to introduce bill to raise national smoking age to 21

Nearly 9 out of 10 cigarette smokers first try smoking cigarettes by age 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

USA

Woman, 35, who died of cancer urges people to 'live a little' in viral obituary

When Bailey Jean Matheson found out she had two years to live, she decided to make the most out the time she had left. She wanted others to do the same.

Earth News

Would you use a brain-training helmet?

This is the latest wellness trend to watch.

Next Series

The neuroscientists in search of consciousness

In partnership with The European Commission

Futuris meets the scientists trying to see if consciousness can be altered in patients that find themselves in minimally conscious states.

USA

Read Roald Dahl's poignant letter begging parents to vaccinate against measles

A vaccine came too late for his daughter, Olivia.

Smart Regions

Custom 3D printed implants set to revolutionise spinal surgery

In partnership with the European Commission

Cutting edge technology, engineering and medicine are combining in Poland to produce 3D titanium spinal implants. Smart Regions explores the revolutionary treatment and the Polish company behind it.

Korea

South Korea court strikes down law criminalising abortion in landmark ruling

South Korea court strikes down law criminalising abortion in landmark ruling

USA

How much is too much processed or red meat?

Is red meat really that bad for you? Short answer: Yes, but there's more to it than that.

Earth News

Should we be afraid of endocrine disruptors in cosmetics?

There may be around 80,000 of these chemicals in commercial goods.