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Ask DR ELLIE CANNON: Could a diet give me gallstones?  

10/28/2018, 12:25:31 AM
Gallstones are incredibly common and for most people cause no symptoms. But when the stones travel in the gall bladder ducts or get stuck, pain occurs, writes DR ELLIE CANNON. ✔ A known side effect of the drug is a condition called gynaecomastia, or breast enlargement in men, caused by changes in the testosterone and oestrogen balance ✔ Just buying organic food will not reduce cancer risk – eating a balanced diet, giving up smoking and staying a healthy weight almost certainly will


Discover stag-do high jinks on the ski slopes of Bulgaria with beers for £1

10/28/2018, 4:19:17 AM
DESPITE the insult emblazoned across his woolly hat, my best mate Chris wasn’t offending anyone. “Wanka” means “hat” in Bulgarian, and the stag was just going to have to trust us on tha… ✔ DESPITE the insult emblazoned across his woolly hat, my best mate Chris wasn’t offending anyone ✔ You can reach some runs from Dobrinishte but the best bet is a cheap cab ride into Bansko ✔ Shopska salad, steamed potatoes with garlic and dill, parlenka a flatbread with cheese, olives or garlic cuts of hearth-cooked steak and the local spirit, rakia


Why now is the perfect time to visit Australia

10/28/2018, 1:08:43 AM
From Perth to Melbourne, where will you head down under? ✔ All the gateway cities have distinct personalities ✔ That’ll mean four restaurants and bars, a 1,037-metre lagoon pool with private beach and cocktails on the rooftop ✔ Find your local Aussie Specialist travel agent who can help you plan and book an unforgettable trip Down Under


See Meghan Markle’s Super Fast Wardrobe Change for Final Touchdown in New Zealand!

10/28/2018, 2:51:12 AM
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have brought their royal tour to New Zealand ✔ Kia Ora, New Zealand! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arrived in Wellington after a three-hour flight from Sydney, Australia, to kick off the final leg of their 16-day tour ✔ The Duchess of Sussex arrived at the airport in Hervey Bay, Australia, in a casual travel-ready outfit earlier this week  but had transformed from easygoing to elegant by the time the royal couple touched down in Suva, Fiji


Land of plenty: harvest time in Piedmont, Italy

10/28/2018, 7:27:31 AM
A trip to Piedmont, famous for its truffles, cheese and fine wine, is a robust test of anyone’s appetite – especially a vegan like our writer ✔ Black magic: the vineyards of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato are a Unesco World Heritage Site ✔ All our journalism is independent and is in no way influenced by any advertiser or commercial initiative ✔ By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that Skimlinks cookies will be set


Hiking: The best UK hikes for Autumn revealed - have you tried any?

10/28/2018, 4:08:33 AM
HIKING has grown in popularity over the last five years and the UK has plenty of beautiful areas to explore. Before the weather turns cold and while the leaves are at their best, these are some of the best hikes to enjoy this autumn. ✔ Hiking: The beautiful landscape of Whinlatter provides an enchanting range of activities (Image: Edward McCabe / Alamy Stock Photo) The national park is the first in the UK to consist entirely of wild, maritime landscapes as well as spectacular views of rugged cliffs and sandy beaches


Google Maps Street View: What has this young man been caught doing?

10/28/2018, 5:03:06 AM
GOOGLE MAPS Street View often catches innocent passersby by accident when mapping a region. One young man in Japan was caught in a rather confusing situation. ✔ People often pull pranks and funny faces to cause a laugh on Google Street View ✔ Since then, millions of roads and address have been mapped across the globe, even in the trickiest of destinations ✔ People can now use the famous website to not only plan their routes but to also see famous landmarks and scenes


Heartbreaking text of man, 21, who killed himself on dream holiday

10/28/2018, 12:18:32 AM
The grieving mum of Alex Drummond-Selby, from Shropshire, said he "had everything to look forward to" - but claims signs of his depression weren't dealt with urgently enough ✔ Knowing your child has died in this way and wanted to die makes you feel like a complete and utter failure ✔ While that process is still ongoing Police is unable to comment further ✔ If you need to speak to someone, Samaritans are available 24/7 by calling 116 123 or by emailing jo@samaritans.org


Fast-rising L.A. rockers LANY show how a band thrives in 2018 - Los Angeles Times

10/28/2018, 3:16:49 AM
The L.A. rock band LANY had a quick rise to fame that led to a head-turning Coachella set this year. With a new hit album, "Malibu Nights," and a two-night sold-out stand at the Palladium, they're clearly on their way to even bigger things. ✔ (Matthew Tucciarone) LANY had a brief run knocking around the L.A ✔ That is: enough style and charm to create an absorbing story for fans, an ear for the production moves that drive pop but not a slavish devotion to them and a speed with new material that can keep up with hip-hop on streaming services


New operation on the NHS will transform life for thousands of men

10/28/2018, 1:57:49 AM
The UroLift procedure is currently available in only about half of the hospitals in England, but the Government this week announced it will be included in a £2 million roll out scheme. ✔ Analysis by Imperial College Health Partners found that 70,000 additional hospital visits were required for men having TURP surgery between 2009 and 2015, and 14 per cent were back on their medication within a year ✔ There was no bleeding at all afterwards, just a little bit of discomfort.’


7 Dating Sites And Apps That Are Actually Worth Paying For

10/28/2018, 2:09:27 AM
Who said money can't buy you love? ✔ Why it's great: You can start out with a free membership and take different quizzes to really get to the core of who you are, then it'll show those same qualities (stubborn, artsy, more liberal) on your profile for you potential boo to see and hopefully message you about! Get a membership for $4.95 a month (available on the App Store or Google Play)


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