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Finding a live brain worm is rare. 4 ways to protect yourself from more common parasites

Headlines about brain worms can be alarming. However, there are much more common parasites which can infect your body and brain and ways you can minimise your risks of being infected with one.

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Man who died for seven minutes reveals his encounter with the afterlife

British actor and artist Shiv Grewal was having lunch with his wife when he went into cardiac arrest and was medically pronounced dead for almost 10 minutes. Now, he has shared what he saw during his brief yet profound experience.

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I think I have the flu. Should I ask my GP for antivirals?

It can be difficult to an appointment to see your GP, so when should you make the effort to see a GP for a prescription for influenza antivirals? And how effective are they?

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Elton John hospitalised after fall

The Rocket Man singer has been rushed to hospital after suffering a fall at his luxury French villa.

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What your hands say about your health

Since the time of Hippocrates, doctors have looked at patients hands for signs of ill health.

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The 10 step process to get moving and keep moving for a healthier you

Living a healthier life is about the small choices we make every day and the little things we do that accumulate to form the larger picture.

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Princess Mary's touching tribute to late mother

The Princess of Denmark has honoured her mother in an emotional act as she opened the National Grief Centre to support young people dealing with loss.

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How biological differences between men and women alter immune responses – and affect women’s health

What most people may not know is that, generally speaking, women mount stronger immune responses to infections than men.

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Bindi Irwin shares candid health update

The wildlife warrior has gone into detail over why it took so long to be diagnosed with her debilitating condition, while sharing how she now feels she has a "second chance at a life" after getting the help she needed.

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Why do I crave sugar and carbs when I’m sick?

A quick energy source or a temporary relief from discomfort? Hereâ€™s what drives our food preferences when weâ€™re sick.

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What makes a good life? Existentialists believed we should embrace freedom and authenticity

Our purpose, Aristotle argued, can be uncovered through a study of our essence â€“ the fundamental features of what it means to be human.

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Mum shamed and denied food for bottle feeding her baby

When Sarah Stoddart presented at the emergency room with her sick newborn, she was "devastated" to learn of a controversial hospital rule that saw her go without food. Now a host of hospitals are scurrying to correct the outdated restriction.

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