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NYT: The death of one daughter and the abuse of another have devastated the Lewis family.
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New York Times: 'Whether I should be or not, I am embarrassed.'
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Can some antidepressants cause lasting sexual problems?
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Dr Ruth saved people’s sex lives. Now she wants to cure loneliness
New York Times: 'The first thing to do is have the courage to admit you’re lonely.'
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Telegraph: Takeout night doesn't have to be a health disaster, experts say.
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Obesity drug cuts risk of death by 18 per cent
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Of the 10,000 deaths each year, a quarter were found to be avoidable.
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70 per cent foresaw risk with resources or with being ready to implement changes.
Advice: My 75-year-old husband wants sex every day. What do I do?
New York Times: 'I can’t talk to my friends about this; they would think I was crazy.'
Midlife alcohol alert: How to know if you're a binge drinker
Telegraph: Young people aren't the problem - it's women and the over-40s, experts say.
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Why people in their 50s have the highest cholesterol
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The rise and fall of antibiotics. What would a post-antibiotic world look like?
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At 56, I lost 16kg with weight training and a high-protein diet
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The multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plans
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Retirement giant fined $37k after widow complained of husband's dementia care
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