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What are the fattest occupations?

STAFF WRITERS HAVE you ever noticed some occupations seem to have fatter workers than others? It's a thing. And a new study has pinpointed which are the most obese.

United States Pregnant woman's family asks to end life

ATTORNEYS for a US family will ask a judge to allow a pregnant, brain-dead woman to be removed from life support despite opposition from the hospital.

Birth control Weight warning for morning-after pill

A HIGH body weight could compromise the effectiveness of the morning-after pill, according to worrying data being evaluated by European regulators.

Soft drinks Major probe into soft drink colouring

THE US Food and Drug Administration says it is conducting a major new study into the safety of caramel colouring in soft drinks and other foods.

South Korea Plastic surgeon builds 'jawbone tower'

A PLASTIC surgeon faces a fine after building glass "bone towers'' filled with jawbone shards from hundreds of patients.

Compression gear: Waste of money?

Daniel Strudwick THEY'RE big on promises (and price tags) but do Skins and other compression garments actually improve your performance?

Epidemic AMA says it's time to act on alcohol

AAP UPDATE: THE Australian Medical Association has called for a national summit to tackle the alcohol misuse epidemic - including a review of alcohol marketing.

Walking and talking? Just stop it now

AAP WE'RE all guilty of it, but science has shown why trying to walk, talk and text at the same time makes you an idiot.

Are juice cleanses really worth it?

Jody Scott ALMOST everyone seems to have tried a juice cleanse, but are the days of deprivation worth the effort and expense? Five experts weigh in on the newest detox trend.

Schizophrenia 'Genetic mutations cause schizophrenia'

SCHIZOPHRENIA is caused by a large number of rare genetic mutations rather than a few, easily-identifiable faulty genes, scientists say.

Finally: Hangover house calls take the pain away

Natalie O'Neill BIG night out? Hard partiers can now get a doctor to deliver the perfect cure right to their door in the form of a 'miracle elixir'.

United States Sisters get lungs from same donor

TWO sisters who got sick with the same illness have received lung transplants from the same donor.

Cider binge drinking on the rise

Lucie van den Berg CIDER is almost twice as alcoholic as beer and full of calories, but it is now the beverage of choice for one in five Aussies, research reveals.

United States Curvy Instagram star gets sports deal

THE Instagram fitness star who nabbed 2 million followers with photos of her shapely rear, has nabbed a lucrative sports management deal.

Working late is as unhealthy as smoking

FIONA MACRAE, DAILY MAIL PLANNING to burn the midnight oil tonight? You might want to reconsider. Scientists now say you're damaging your DNA by staying up so late.

United Kingdom New weight loss balloon in a pill

A NEW weight-loss balloon that can be swallowed in a pill and makes patients feel full has been launched in Britain.

'A PT session nearly killed me'

Stephanie Bedo SHANTEECE Smith could not move her legs, her muscles were breaking down and her kidneys were damaged - all from a simple personal training session.

3 'healthy' foods that make you fat

STAFF WRITERS YOU are kidding yourself if you think frozen yoghurt is good for you. It's on our list of the deceptively fatty foods that are doing you zero favours. What else?

Breast cancer 'Breast' ban hinders cancer fight

IT'S the largest cause of death for Pakistani women, yet many don't even say the word 'breast' when talking about cancer in the Muslim nation.

Study Sunlight 'lowers blood pressure'

SUNLIGHT may help to reduce high blood pressure, a danger factor for heart attacks and stroke, new research suggests.

United States Fish oil saved our son from brain damage

A TEENAGER who was left with severe brain damage after a brutal hit-and-run has made an amazing recovery, which his parents attribute to fish oil.

Boy's testicle ruptured in pat-down

NETWORK WRITERS DARRIN Manning was forced to undergo emergency surgery after a pat-down by a female police officer allegedly went wrong.

Dieting Dieticians reveal worst fad diets

Tania Gomez Australia's top nutrition experts have voted on the top three diets you should avoid, cautioning against fads that eliminate important food groups.

Rort revealed Doctors claim 'one-minute visits'

Natasha Bita National Social Editor DOCTORS who claimed Medicare rebates for treating up to 500 patients a day have been ordered to pay back $1 million in taxpayer funds.

The secret to a longer life revealed

STAFF WRITERS THE secret to living longer life might just be inside your stomach. Intrigued? We thought you would be.

The shocking diets of the Aus Open's top stars

Daniel Strudwick SIXTY pieces of sushi a day, glasses of warm water and mum's home-style chicken. The Australian Open's elite contenders reveal what it really takes to fuel them up.

BB winner attempts to sell body parts

MATT YOUNG BIG Brother winner Tim Dormer received a pearl of wisdom in more ways than one yesterday, after attempting to sell his body parts on eBay.

Weight Diabetes 'obesity paradox' a myth

THE "obesity paradox" - the controversial idea that being overweight might actually be healthier for some people with diabetes - seems to be a myth.

Mental Health Teen blues should be taken seriously

PARENTS should take the teenage blues seriously, says a scientist who has tracked the mental health of almost 2000 adolescents for 14 years.

Campaign Seconds from dying, then saved by a stranger

DEBRA KILLALEA SIX years ago, Jonny Benjamin's life was saved by a complete stranger who stopped to talk to him when he needed it most. He doesn't remember much about Mike. But he hopes the internet can find him.