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FRANCES Tatum had longed for a sibling for her 18-month-old son Magnus and was overjoyed when she saw two lines on her home ...

It was in 2013, over a decade after I'd got the implants, that I booked into hospital to have them removed. I was 56 years ...

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Dermatologists explain the science behind wildly popular treatments like red light therapy, which is now available at home—for a steep price. Full-face LED masks like this one can cost up to several ...

Adderall is a stimulant medication that can improve focus and decrease restlessness in people with ADHD, but there are side ...

Avoidance behavior: Postponing dental visits teaches children that dental care is something to fear rather than a normal routine. In contrast, calm and positive parental behavior promotes resilience.

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Research is finally catching up to the idea that meditation—which has been practiced for millennia—also provides many health benefits, including managing stress and anxiety. An electroencephalogram ...

Michael Stapelberg is a specialist general practitioner with an interest in dermatology and skin cancer who works at Skin Clinic Robina on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Mike Climstein and Nedeljka Rosic ...