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ThinkstockNew flu vaccine could offer lifetime protectionUS scientists are hopeful they've developed a universal flu vaccine that offers long-term... ThinkstockScientists find key to stop skin itchingUntil now, itching was believed to be a form of pain, however lead researcher Dr Mark Hoon from the... ThinkstockPeople with autism sought for programmer and tester rolesA multinational software firm is recruiting people with autism as software programmers and testers... ThinkstockPeople with autism sought for programmer and tester rolesA multinational software firm is recruiting people with autism as software programmers and testers... ThinkstockMobile phone use raises blood pressure: studyTalking on a mobile causes blood pressure to spike, according to an Italian study. Do opposition leader Tony Abbott's muscles influence his policies? Image: GettyStrong men more likely to be right wing: studyMen with a lot of upper body strength are more likely to have conservative political views, while... ThinkstockPot smokers are skinnier: studyPeople who smoke marijuana have smaller waists and are less likely to have insulin resistance,... ThinkstockTwenty minutes in the sun cuts heart disease riskGetting a daily dose of sunlight could help lower blood pressure and reduce our risk of heart... ThinkstockAntibiotics could cure 40 percent of lower back pain sufferers: studyA significant proportion of chronic lower back pain could be treated with antibiotics, according to... Allow this adorable baby to remind you how to perform CPRWhile most kids are basking in the glory of first steps, this girl will probably be celebrating her... Japanese woman transforms into French doll with 30 surgeriesA Japanese pop singer has spent more than $100,000 on cosmetic surgery in a quest to transform her... Getty ImagesScientists discover key to youthUS scientists believe they may have found the brain region that controls ageing. ThinkstockWhy porn should be taught in schools: expertAustralian teachers need to be better educated in how to teach "controversial" topics in sex... Getty ImagesBreast implants may increase cancer death riskWomen with breast implants are 38 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than women with... Picking your nose and eating it could boost your immune system: academicChildren who pick their noses and eat it may have the right idea, according to a Canadian academic... Overweight women who tipple triple risk of liver disease: studyOverweight women who drink regularly have a much higher risk of deadly liver disease, according to... ThinkstockClench your fists to improve memory: studyImproving your memory could be as simple as clenching your fists, according to US researchers who... Gefen PublishingSex manual released for ultra-Orthodox JewsFor the first time, Israel's ultra-orthodox Jewish youth will be able to learn about sex prior to... ThinkstockFive flu shot myths bustedAs the weather cools and office heating starts spreading germs, medical experts are urging... ThinkstockLight drinking in pregnancy won't harm baby: studyChildren of mums who enjoy the odd tipple during pregnancy don't appear to face development or...
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