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'Ocean's 8' star Sarah Paulson reveals she froze her eggs

The actress explained why she recently underwent an elective egg-freezing procedure.

USA

Why people are watching videos of shaking sweets and cutting soap

Are you one the few who can experience "brain tingles"?

China

US consular staff in Chinese city evacuated amid sonc attack scare

Staff in Guangzhou complained of symptoms similar to those experienced by diplomatic staff in Cuba last year.

United Kingdom

Syphilis and gonorrhoea spikes in the UK

Recent numbers released by Public Health England show there was a 20% increase in the sexually transmitted infection syphilis.

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Australia

Broccocino, anyone? Aussies create broccoli coffee to improve health

Australia has developed broccoli powder made of 100% broccoli in a bid to eliminate food waste and encourage good nutrition.

World News

Why mental health campaigners use the words 'died by suicide'

Many mental health advocates use the term "died by suicide," because it removes culpability from the person who has lost their life.

United Kingdom

Wristband aims to help people with autism

Scientists are testing new biometric technology which they believe will dramatically improve the lives of people with autism

World News

Designer Kate Spade's death part of a worrisome trend

Since 1999 rates of women dying by suicide have been increasingly dramatically.

Germany

Hamburg becomes first German city to ban diesel vehicles on some roads

Older vehicles, especially trucks, will be hit by the ban, and police will begin roadside checks as early as next week, with fines to follow in the weeks ahead.

Health news

Microchips are getting under the skin of thousands in Sweden

Thousands of Swedes are having microchips implanted into their bodies so that they don't need to carry key cards, IDs, and even train tickets.

World News

Ambien maker to Roseanne: 'Racism is not a known side effect'

After her racist Tweets, Roseanne Barr explains her behavior by saying it was because of the popular sleep aid.

France

One million French smokers ditch habit in a year: survey

In 2017, 26.9% of 18- to 75-year-olds smoked every day, compared to 29.4% a year earlier, according to the study by France's public health agency.

Ireland

Ireland overtuns abortion ban in historic vote

Irish voters back a referendum by over 66% to liberalise abortion laws, according to the official result.

India

Twitter users criticise Indian PM for accepting #fitnesschallenge

Do you think it is OK for politicians to take part in viral challenges?

World News

Southern European children ditch the Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean Diet has been held up as one of the healthiest ways to eat. But it appears the message isn’t getting through to the next generation in the countries that made it famous.

Afghanistan

Forget drugs and booze, young Afghans risk their parents' wrath — by going to the gym

In conservative Afghan society, women are secondary to men, and female participation in sport — including at female-only fitness clubs — is frowned upon.

World News

'Man With the Golden Arm' makes final blood donation after saving millions of babies

James Harrison had to stop donating blood at the age of 81, after 1,173 donations of plasma that saved millions because of his rare type.

World News

European GPs are not given enough training to support overweight patients: study

In time for European Obesity Day, a study revealed that doctors don't feel they have enough training to give proper advice to overweight patients.

World News

How do I know if I have Lyme disease? The one telltale sign you should look for

With the summer months just ahead, it's time to start taking early precautions to ward off harmful ticks carrying Lyme disease.

France

Ambulance operator told dying woman: 'Everyone dies one day'

French woman was dead hours after her plea to emergency services was dismissed.