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Many Americans found sexually active into the 70s

Most Americans remain sexually active into their 60s, and nearly half continue to have sex regularly into their early 70s, researchers are reporting Thursday as a result of the most comprehensive national survey to date of sexual behavior among older adults.
But many older people also report struggling with sexual problems, like reduced desire and […]

Just two hours of TV a day doubles risk of child obesity

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Children who watch more than two hours of TV a day are twice as likely to be obese and suffer high blood pressure, say researchers.
A U.S. study found those glued to the screen for between two and four hours a day were 2.5 times more likely to have hypertension, which can lead to […]

Liver damage testing kit for drinkers

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Drinkers worried about liver damage can test themselves at home from today.
The LiverCheck test measures levels of two enzymes in the blood produced when alcohol damages liver cells. The makers say the test will give users an idea of whether they are drinking too much.
Dr Peter Horlock from Yorktest said the test […]

Really?: The Claim: Cayenne Peppers Can Cure Headaches

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People who suffer from chronic headaches have been known to try all sorts of pills and home remedies. But cayenne peppers?
Behind the folk wisdom is capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne. It is said to bring relief by depleting Substance P, a neurotransmitter that helps transmit pain impulses. Sounds unlikely, but a […]

WFP Chief Lays Out Vision For Breaking The Cycle Of Hunger

In a keynote speech to members of the Executive Board that oversees the work of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the agency’s Executive Director, Josette Sheeran, today presented her strategic framework for WFP’s role in meeting the huge challenge of feeding the world’s hungry.
“We are standing at the threshold of a new […]