Latest articles by Hannah Thomas
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Do you lie about what you weigh?
One in five women pretend they weigh 9lbs less than they actually do
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Cameron to set targets for women in boardrooms
British businesses could be forced to appoint fixed quotas of women at boardroom level
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South Africa considers law to ban pregnant drinking
Most women avoid drinking during pregnancy, but South Africa are considering changing the law to ban the sale of alcohol to pregnant women
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Costa Concordia captain faces 2,500 years in prison
The captain of the shipwrecked Cost Concordia could be sentenced to 2,500 years if convicted of multiple counts of manslaughter, abandoning ship and causing the disaster
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Two glasses of wine a day could triple the risk of mouth cancer
A government campaign is warning drinkers that consuming two glasses of wine per day could increase their risk of mouth cancer
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Big bottoms are good for you
Scientists claim a generous rear is good for you as bottom fat raises the healthy cholesterol in your body
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Children granted rights to father
For the first time children have won the right to build equal relationships with both parents following a divorce
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Female office workers eat 650 calories a day in snacks
Beware of grazing if you're bored at work as research shows women snack on hundreds of calories
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Migrants must prove they can make Britain better
Migrants seeking permission to live in Britain must prove they can add to the quality of life and not become dependent on benefits
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The secret to friendship is mind reading
Researchers claim the secret to popularity is being able to second-guess what people are thinking
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Women seduced into debt by loan companies
More women than ever before are being targeted to take out loans with sky high interest rates of up to 16,000 per cent
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Rape victims fear being 'demonised' by media
Young women are failing to report rape crimes due to a fear of being vilified in court
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Vitamin D boosts fertility
Couples trying for a baby should take a sunshine break as researchers say vitamin D can improve fertility
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One in ten can't afford first house deposit
Millions of people wanting to get onto the property ladder are being forced to turn to their grandparents for financial help
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PIP founder charged over breast implant scandal
The founder of the French company at the centre of a scandal over unsafe breast implants has been charged
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Russian oligarch's ex wife wins £12.5m after unfair pre-nup
The former wife of a Russian oligarch has won £12.5 million after a judge ruled the postnuptial agreement she signed was unfair
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Affairs are more acceptable than a decade ago
British people are less honest and more likely to condone bad behaviour than ten years ago, according to a new study
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One in four women are lacking vital iron
A new survey reveals many health conscious women are failing to get enough iron from their diet
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Surgeons urge advertising ban on cosmetic surgery
Leading plastic surgeons are calling for a ban on the advertising of cosmetic surgery amid fears over the lack of regulation
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Gossiping lowers stress levels
Don't feel guilty about having a good gossip as scientists claim tittle-tattle benefits the wider society
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UK's first course in Islam launches this week
The University of East Anglia is offering a degree in Islam, which will cover topics including arranged marriages, honour crimes and burkas
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Is Facebook making you sad?
New research suggests that the more you use the social networking site Facebook, the more you believe that others are happier than you
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29 still missing in Concordia disaster
As hope of finding survivors fades, rescue crews blast holes in the stricken ship to gain easier access
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Internet addiction affects the brain like drugs
Internet users who become dependent on the web show signs of changes in the brain similar to that of alcoholics and cocaine addicts
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You can die from a broken heart
Scientists have found that a broken heart can make you 21 times more likely to suffer a heart attack
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Lack of sleep can cause diabetes
If you regularly get less than five hours sleep your risk of developing diabetes is double that of someone who gets their eight hours
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Diane Abbott will not be prosecuted over 'racist' tweet
The shadow health minister has been at the centre of an uproar after a comment on Twitter was interpreted as racist
