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How to prevent jet lag (so you're not too tired for your trip)

Some small adjustments leading up to your trip, on the flight and once you arrive will help prevent the fatigue and irritability that comes with jet lag.

Ukraine

'Swearing is healthy': Ukrainian minister argues in response to ban

Ukraine's acting health minister Ulana Suprun says swearing is good for your health in a post to Facebook that has since gone viral.

Living

Beat the heat: 5 eco-friendly deodorants you need to try

Five aluminium free, low packing deodorant options you didn't even know existed.

Austria

Austrian MPs vote to completely ban glyphosate by 2020

The controversial herbicide has been cleared for use by the EU until at least 2022.

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Living

Natural Healing Destination: West Bohemian Spa Triangle

This peaceful spa town triad nestled in dense green forest has a rich history dating back hundreds of years.

USA

Watching nostalgia TV has psychological benefits, experts say

All those "Friends" or "Golden Girls" reruns help us to feel calm in an increasingly anxious world.

USA

What exactly is a processed meat? And how much is safe to eat?

Experts answer seven questions about processed meat, nitrates and healthier alternatives to your favorite deli meat.

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Pan-European initiative to provide pollen forecasts based on near real-time observations

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The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring service (CAMS) recently formed a new partnership with the European Aeroallergen Network (EAN,) and will explore ground breaking technology to deliver automatic pollen observations in near real-time across Europe.

World News

New hope to end cervical cancer as HPV vaccine have major impact

Researchers said on Wednesday a vaccination against HPV is having a major impact on stopping infections and should significantly reduce cases of the disease within a decade.

USA

This is how much work women miss because of their periods

There's still a taboo for women when it comes to discussing menstrual pain at work or school.

Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel seen shaking for second time this month

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was again seen shaking as she met President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, her second such bout within two weeks

USA

Alanis Morissette on pregnancy at 45: I had a 'freak-out-joy-freak-out moment'

In a new interview for Self magazine, the singer-songwriter recounts what it was like to learn she'd be a mom once more.

USA

More mental health research needed for social media stars, experts say

"We're only breaking the ice on how social media is affecting teens and adults but those are not influencers we're studying," one researcher said.

Green News

Did you know your mattress could be destroying the planet?

How to sleep guilt free on an eco-friendly mattress.

Zimbabwe

Erectile dysfunction medication in soft drinks?

In total, an estimated €117 million worth of food and drink was seized

Living

These 6 reef-friendly SPFs won’t harm our oceans

Because traditional, chemical formulas are not only packed with toxins that could be irritating to some skin types, they’re actually damaging our oceans, too.

USA

Hunching over the phone is giving some people horn-like skull bumps

Researchers found bony growths on the bases on skulls of around 400 adults, ages 18 to 86. Younger people had larger growths.

USA

San Francisco moves closer to ban on e-cigarettes

San Francisco has outlawed the sale of e-cigarettes until the United States Food and Drug Administration completes a review of the health effects.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The decline in Muslim men’s mental health ǀ View

Cultural and religious barriers make it harder for patients to be correctly diagnosed, especially given depressed men are less likely to acknowledge feelings of self-loathing and hopelessness.

France

French Senate backtracks on bill to extend abortion timeframe

French senators have backtracked on a bill that would have increased the possible legal timeframe to get an abortion from 12 to 14 weeks.