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An Indian woman arranging sanitary napkins on Jan. 10, 2019 during an attempt to enter the Guinness World Record by creating the longest line of sanitary pads at the 62nd edition of 'All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AICOG)' in Bangalore.

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Sanitary pad record in India to promote menstrual hygiene

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It’s 2019: Reduce sugar to achieve overall fitness goal

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2019 dietary 'trend': Out with Ketogenic, in with Mediterranean

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New Australian research found that regular moderate alcohol consumption could increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), also known as a heart flutter.

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New study links two drinks per day to increased risk of atrial fibrillation

New Australian research found that regular moderate alcohol consumption could increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), also known as a heart flutter.

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Study details how high fiber diets make for healthier lives

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Games industry asks WHO to hold fire on 'gaming disorder'

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AI beats expert doctors at finding cervical pre-cancers

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Paris tops ranking of world's healthiest cities

Paris has been named the world's healthiest city.

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WHO study likens palm oil lobbying to tobacco and alcohol industries

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Repeated attempts to quit smoking make it more likely you'll succeed

According to a new research, the more attempts you make to stop smoking the more likely you are to finally succeed.

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In a survey conducted by Slimming World, participants who had tried low-carb diets said the method was hard to follow.

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Planning to lose weight? Avoid low-carb diets

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Seven ways to stop complaining and be happier

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An egg a day may help keep diabetes away according to new study

Eating eggs may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes according to new research.

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New review finds non-sugar sweeteners bring no extra benefits for health

New European research has found little evidence to suggest that non-sugar sweeteners have any significant benefits for health when used instead of regular sugars.

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New study links drinking soda with higher risk of kidney disease

New US research has found that a high intake of sugar sweetened beverages such as sweetened fruit drinks and soda may be linked to an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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This is why you pee more when it's cold

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If you often feel dizzy when standing up quickly, this is why

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The trend for yoga shows no signs of slowing down. It is still in ACSM’s top 10 fitness predictions for 2019, coming in as the seventh biggest trend for next year after also being ranked at number 7 in last year’s survey.

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Fitness trends 2019: How your workout will change next year

With many popular workouts getting fresh updates for 2019, with at-home fitness getting some high-tech accessories, and new trends in yoga emerging, next year is an opportunity to get better results than ever before.

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Study links REM sleep disorder to mental illness

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Postnatal depression happens to fathers, linked to depression in teenage daughters: Study

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Thailand approves medical marijuana in New Year's 'gift'

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What to know before buying those expensive running shoes

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'Silent emergency' as heat risks rise in Hong Kong - and globally

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How to wear earphones without damaging your hearing

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What you need to know to prevent premature skin aging

Premature skin aging starts showing its signs even before old age. The symptoms include facial wrinkles, fine lines and black spots.

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Nutritionist says you should eat after exercising

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