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Just How Many Autistic People Are There In The UK, Anyway?
A few days ago I began looking into the statistics regarding autism in the United Kingdom. It’s a murky world of contradiction and flat out confusion, and as I’m not a mathematician (or even that good...
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Push Doctor Ads Banned For Implying Links To NHS
Several ads for the online GP consultation service Push Doctor have been banned for implying that it was provided by the NHS and therefore free of charge.A poster displayed on London Underground trains...
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Periods Must Be Seen For What They Are - Acts Of Resilience And Strength
I have a strong conviction that we don’t need to worry about the future generation of young teens ever facing a lack of general knowledge on periods or be caught by surprise. This is partly thanks to...
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7 Things Women Who Had Cancer In Their Thirties Want You To Know
Rachael Bland and Deborah James are in fits of laughter on the end of the phone, as their friend Lauren Mahon discusses the intricacies her sex life - leaving no detail to the imagination. Taking a...
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KitKat To Sell New Ruby Chocolate Bar In UK That's Bright Pink
KitKat fans are in for a treat, as Nestlé is launching a Ruby chocolate version of its iconic four finger bar in the UK.The 85 pence chocolate bar will be available from Tesco as of 16 April.Ruby...
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Men Are Happier When They Out-Perform Their Parents, Study Suggests
Men are happier when out-performing the educational achievements of their parents, a new study has suggested. And when that doesn’t happen, it can be as psychologically distressing as getting a...
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Patients Urged To Check Their Online GP Is Based In UK
Patients who use online GP consultations are being advised to check whether the medic they are consulting with is based in the UK.People who choose to use such services – frequently offered through...
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The Fear Of Childlessness Not By Choice
Recently I chatted with a dear friend of mine, who had been given some devastating news: after ten years of infertility investigations and treatments, cycle after cycle of IVF, hundreds of injections...
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Iceland Pledges To Remove All Palm Oil From Own Brand Food
Iceland has pledged to stop using palm oil as an ingredient in its own brand food by the end of 2018, warning that it drives the destruction of rainforests.The company said it is taking the product out...
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Man Hospitalised After Eating ‘Carolina Reaper’ World’s Hottest Chilli Pepper
A man was left hospitalised with severe thunderclap headaches after eating a ‘Carolina Reaper’, the world’s hottest chilli pepper. Doctors explained in the journal BMJ Case Reports that the...
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Record Number Of Deceased Organ Donors Transformed Lives In 2017
Last year saw the highest number of people donating their organs after they died, the NHS has said, which enhanced thousands of lives as a result. Ben Glean from Grimsby was one of 1,575 deceased UK...
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How Social Media Has Empowered Women To Rewrite The Rules
In October 2017, Alyssa Milano asked the women of Twitter to write ‘#MeToo’ if they had ever been sexually harassed or assaulted. Within days, tens of thousands of women had responded. Within weeks,...
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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Ask Public To Channel Kindness Instead Of...
Ahead of the royal wedding on 19 May, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have asked the public to make a donation to charity rather than buy them a wedding gift.Kensington Palace said the couple are...
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EpiPen Shortage In UK Risks 'Life And Death' Situation - Advice For Allergy...
Allergysufferers are being advised to take extra precautions around their health, due to an EpiPen shortage in the UK.The adrenaline jab’s manufacturer Mylan announced it is experiencing supply...
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Diner Furious After Spotting £13 Restaurant Camembert In Asda Wrapper
A diner was left seriously cheesed off after ordering a £13 baked Camembert at a restaurant and receiving a £1.15 Asda one still in its packaging.Emma Daniels chose the sharing starter at Severn Shed...
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Do You Need To Sleep In The Same Bed To Have A Good Relationship?
“My husband and I genuinely care about having a great relationship. But if we are tired, our relationship just suffers,” says Jennifer Adams, who has been in a relationship with her husband for 12...
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Eden Project's Compostable Coffee Pods Will Make Your Cuppa Joe More...
Those torn between their love of caffeine and protecting the planet can now rest easy at night. The Eden Project has launched 100% compostable coffee capsules, meaning your used coffee pods can be...
View ArticleWhy It's Vital We Take Stress Awareness Month Seriously
April is National Stress Awareness Month. Whilst some may roll their eyes at yet another awareness date with which to mark their calendars, stress is something we all need to take more seriously. 12.5...
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2 In 5 Prostate Cancer Cases Diagnosed Late, Report Reveals
A male cancer charity has warned of a “worrying trend” in late prostate cancer diagnoses, after a report revealed two in five cases were diagnosed late. Charity Orchid has called for urgent action by...
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Rhubarb And Raspberry Brownie
It’s been such a long winter but the first tender young stems of rhubarb are finally springing up in the kitchen garden. There aren’t enough yet to go to town with but I really wanted to taste some, so...
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