Latest articles by Hannah Thomas
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The 5p heart pill that could stop the growth of tumours
A pill costing just 5p a day could save the lives of thousands by stopping tumour growth
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Stress is top cause of workplace sickness
Stress has become the most common reason for employees to be signed off with long-term sickness
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Amanda Knox arrives home
Amanda Knox is back on American soil for the first time in four years after her acquittal for the murder of Meredith Kercher
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Amanda Knox is freed
After four years in an Italian prison, Amanda Knox is today on her way back to America after an appeal court cleared her of murdering Meredith Kercher
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Stand up straight if you want to stay young
It might be time to listen to our mothers advice about posture as slouching may cause aging and contribute to immobility
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Women think about food more than sex
A quarter of UK women think food and dieting are far more important than their relationships
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Mothers suffer in silence with baby blues
Around 35,000 mothers in England and Wales struggle with postnatal depression every year but fail to seek help because they are too scared
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High social status makes people more trusting
You may think you're the underdog when you start a new job but research suggests your boss trusts you more than you trust them
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Women spend £500 after being dumped
It's not just our hearts that suffer after a break up, it's also our bank balance - women splash out £500 on their image to make themselves feel better after a split according to new statistics
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Women really are the superior sex
We're often referred to as 'the weaker sex' but when it comes to illness and infection, women are far tougher than men
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Divorce causes women to lose their hair
Divorce is causing women to lose their hair prematurely, according to new research
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Drinking coffee decreases risk of depression
Things are looking up for big coffee drinkers as research claims women who drink four cups a day are less likely to suffer depression
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How to get into fashion with Rachel Zoe
World-renowned stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe fronted Marie Claire’s ‘How to get into fashion’ event with some exclusive tips for our readers
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Having a best friend helps beat stress
When times get tough we all need our best friends, but new research suggests that spending time with your closest pal could also help reduce stress levels
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Bossy women have less sex
Bossy boots beware, as women who make all the decisions at home are fond to pay the price in passion
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Being left on hold is bad for your health
Waiting in a call centre queue is frustrating, but if you're left on hold for more than five minutes and 58 seconds your health could be at risk
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Traffic fumes could trigger heart attacks
Pollution is already estimated to reduce life expectancy in the UK but now it could raise your risk of having a heart attack too
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Women to receive text reminders for abortions
Britain's largest abortion provider says it is introducing text reminders about abortion appointments for girls and women
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Laughter is the best medicine
Having a giggle doesn't just improve your mood but also helps combat pain - but only if its genuine laughter
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Spicing up your broccoli could help fight cancer
Adding a spot of wasabi or a spoonful of horseradish to your broccoli enhances the vegetables cancer-fighting properties, according to new research
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Brits say sorry eight times a day
If you find yourself in the habit of saying sorry, you're not the only one as research reveals that Brits say sorry 2,920 times a year
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Contraceptive coil halves cervical cancer risk
New research from Spain suggests that contraceptive intrauterine devices could substantially reduce the risk of women developing cervical cancer
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Parents could be barred from knowing sex of unborn baby
The Council of Europe could prevent expectant mothers knowing the sex of their unborn baby following a new ruling
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Midlife crisis eclipsed by midlife makeovers
It looks like the midlife crisis is being overshadowed by midlife makeovers, as increasing numbers of people are seeing getting older as a positive promt to enhance their lives
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9/11 tenth anniversary sparks terror threat
Security will be heightened in New York and Washington DC after US intelligence has detected a potential threat to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the twin towers
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MP slams BBC newsreaders for botox
A Conservative MP claims some female BBC newsreaders have too much botox in a scathing attack on the corporation in the Commons
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Weight Watchers more effective than GP advice
Obese patients lose twice as much weight on commercial diet programmes than if they followed GP advice
