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Majority of women suffer online abuse: UN report

A new UN report reveals that almost three quarters women online are exposed to some form of cyber violence worldwide and only 26% law enforcement agencies in 86 countries surveyed are taking appropriate action. India is one of the countries where reporting about cyber bullying is low. The report ‘Combating Online Violence Against Women & Girls: A Worldwide Wake-Up Call’, ...

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Beautiful Skin is Essential

Every woman wants to look more glamorous. So, they try their skin to look “flawless”. Simple activities like regular manicures and pedicures, and daily facial cleansing are essential for a good presentation. Apart from these, one of the most important aspects of skin care is hair removal. Hair removal makes the skin smooth and beautiful. It will make you more ...

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Should married couple work together?

Married couples find it extremely difficult to strike a balance when they work at the same place. Here are ways you can strengthen your bond.The advantages of married couples working together often go unnoticed, since many assume it is a bad idea for couples to work in the same office. Says Dr Sanjoy Mukerji, marriage counsellor, “Usually, it increases the ...

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Prison smoking ban to begin in 2016

Smoking will be banned in all prisons in Wales and four in south-west England from next year, the government says. This will begin a phased roll-out that will eventually see all jails in England and Wales go smoke-free. And from next month, smoking will be barred in the interior of all “open” prisons in England and Wales. The Prison Governors ...

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Exercise Improves Fertility in Women

Exercise and weight loss improves ovulation in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common hormone disorder that often causes infertility, a new study says. “The findings confirm what we have long suspected – that exercise and a healthy diet can improve fertility in women who have PCOS,” said one of the study authors, Richard Legro, a professor at ...

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Barts Health goes smoke free

On Thursday 1 October 2015, The Royal London, Mile End and St Bartholomew’s hospitals, along with all Barts Health hospitals, will go smoke free. From this date, all patients, visitors and staff will not be allowed to smoke or use electronic cigarettes anywhere on Trust premises, including doorways and car parks. Tobacco addiction kills many hundreds of patients at Barts ...

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Depression gene has `silver lining`

As per a recent study, people with a certain type of gene are more deeply affected by their life experiences. The findings challenge traditional thinking about depression, showing what might be considered a risk gene for depression in one context, may actually be beneficial in another. Researchers at the University of Melbourne were interested in why some, but not all ...

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Stop smoking when your kids are around!

A new study has revealed that early exposure to smoke is associated with a risk of behavioural disorders in children. According to researchers from Inserm and Pierre and Marie Curie University, the association was stronger when exposure took place both during pregnancy and after birth. Lead researcher Isabella Annesi-Maesano said that exposure to of (environmental tobacco smoke) ETS in the ...

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BCB keep fingers crossed

Bangladesh on Monday promised Australia the top-level security and is now anxiously waiting for the Australian response to end the ongoing confusion regarding the arrival of Australia cricket team for the two-Test series in October. Visiting Cricket Australia anti-corruption and security officer Sean Carroll spent a busy day on Monday holding series of meetings with security officials and top authority ...

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FIFA bans ex-VP Warner for life over repeated misconduct

FIFA has banned former vice president Jack Warner for life over misconduct following an investigation into the bidding contest for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The decision Tuesday by FIFA’s ethics committee comes as Warner fights extradition from Trinidad on U.S. charges of racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering. After being implicated in an earlier bribery scandal, Warner quit ...

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