Health & Fitness

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	New Federal Regulation to Consider Birth Control Pills an Abortion
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to introduce new regulations that would make it more difficult for women to get access to common birth control. The changes are made to protect antiabortion healthcare workers from providing services that contradict their personal beliefs.
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	Watching Olympics? - Probably Thinking About Sex
According to the survey made by the online dating website True.com, sex is something Olimpic viewers have in mind.
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	Early Drug Recognition - Key to Successful Treatment
Every fifth person aged between 16 and 59 admitted to have taken at least on of the most wide-spread drugs, such as marijuana, LSD, ecstasy, methamphetamine, crack or others; 24% of those aged between 18 and 25 and 12% of those interviewed admitted to have used cannabis, which is the most wide-spread illegal drug; and 18% of those aged between 18-21 had taken ecstasy at least once and 13% admitted to have experienced the LSD symptoms.
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	Cosmetic Surgery is Hazardous for Health and Economic Well-being
A report on physical perfection and continuous development of cosmetic surgery states that obsession with beauty could lead to serious health issues as well as problems linked with economic well-being.
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	Red Bull May Lead to Heart Damage, Scientists Say
According to the latest research, the popular energy drink Red Bull can increase the risk of heart damage.
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	Anti-obesity Pill Might Hold Back Aging
It is possible that scientists managed to create a pill that can help people suffering from obesity. The pill frees dieters from different eating rules and in addition helps slow down the process of aging.
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	Viagra May Cure Women Suffering From Depression
The drug that helps people with erectile dysfunction, Viagra, proved to be effective in curing sexual dysfunction in women suffering from depression, study says.
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	Japan Bans in Vitro Fertilization for HIV Couples
According to Japanese sources the country's government banned the use of in vitro fertilization practices for couples, where both partners are infected with HIV virus.
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	Women Use the Web to Have Abortions
Some women, who live in countries where laws heavily restrict abortions, apply to the Internet in order to purchase medications that allow aborting pregnancy at home.
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	Male Cyclists Could Develop Erection Problems and Genital Numbness
Men, who enjoy cycling for staying fit, may certainly benefit the environment but they may also cause serious harm to their health in case they choose the wrong bicycle
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	Woman Speaks with Foreign Accent after a Stroke
A woman who became a victim of a stroke, recovered from the disease speaking with a strange accent
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	Raw Milk - Bless or Curse?
The United States have been swept by a new healthy food craze - raw milk, the selling and buying of which is illegal in many states.
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	Golfers Live Longer Than Other People
People, who play golf, can expect to increase their life expectancy up to five years, scientists suggest.
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	Number of Alcohol Related Illnesses Doubled in the UK
Royal British Healthcare Organization claimed that in the UK the number of people, who have been treated from illnesses caused by alcohol consumption, has doubled during the last 10 years.
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	TV Dust Carries Harmful Chemical
Dust that covers your television set contains chemical called flame retardant that is potentially harmful for your health
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