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Old Man in New Zealand Dies After Doctor Gives Wrong Medication

An 82-year-old man in New Zealand has died from brain hemorrhage due to wrong medication. An elderly woman was surprised to learn she had diabetes since her doctor never told her anything about rising blood sugar levels. These are some of the gross negligence cases the Health and Disability Commission is investigating in New Zealand.

‘Sherlock’: Channel Nine Airs Season 3 Ep1 in Perth, Australia; Series Gets Mobile App Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman [Video]

Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and their show “Sherlock” have gained enormous fan following around the world. Sherlock Season 3 was one of the highly anticipated shows of the year 2014. While it’s over with its series 3 in U.K and has just premiered in the U.S. on Jan. 19, fans in other parts of the world are still waiting to watch it. But for fans in Perth, Australia, the premiere of Sherlock Season 3 came as a surprise on an unexpected time on Jan. 19, 2014.
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Brad Pitt Debuts New Hairstyle - A Mohawk! What Would Angelina Jolie Say? [VIDEO]

Brad Pitt surprised everyone at the recent Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) on weekend by ditching his super sexy long hair and coming up with really short hairstyle - a Mohawk! The 50-year-old looked amazingly handsome and stylish in his new looks and wowed everyone at the ceremony. According to The Mirror, it is the "Fightclub" actor's 205th new haircut that he has ever come up with in his interesting career.
A chocolate bar is seen at Barry Callebaut factory in Lebbeke September 29, 2011.

Eating Dark Chocolate Can Prevent Diabetes: UK Research

Eating dark chocolate can help prevent diabetes. A new study has revealed that dark chocolate contains powerful compounds which can ward off one of the obesity's health complications. Scientists have discovered that "superfoods" like dark chocolate, tea, berries and red wine are rich in flavonoids which can fight Type 2 diabetes. The study is published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Top 10 Steps to Exercise Safely after Breast Cancer Surgery

The Cancer Society recommends exercise after breast cancer surgery, no matter what type of surgery you had, as well as exercise after radiation therapy. The benefits of weightlifting for survivors was studied in the Physical Activity & Lymphedema (PAL) trial, which showed that starting very light and progressively lifting heavier weights might be better than not exercising an arm at risk for lymphedema after breast cancer.

Top 10 Melatonin Rich Foods to Control Weight

According to a new study melatonin consumption helps control weight gain because it stimulates the appearance of 'beige fat', a type of fat cell that burns calories in vivo instead of storing them. White adipose tissue stores calories leading to weight gain whereas 'beige fat' (also known as 'good or thinning fat') helps regulate body weight control, hence its metabolic benefits. Researchers from the University of Granada Institute for Neuroscience, the Hospital Carlos III, Mad...

Christina's Diet Secrets

According to US Weekly, Christina Aguilera Lost 40 pounds in 4 months but usually women do tend to lose at least 10 pounds (weight of baby, placenta & amniotic fluid) after giving birth so here's what Christina Aguilera did to lose her 30 or less pounds after having a baby. Christina Aguilera's Workout plan: Christina did 90 minute vigorous workouts with her Personal Trainer 5 days a week and she only started this workout 6 weeks after having her son due to doctors orders.

Yoga to Help Teenage Girls Develop a Healthier Body

Regular practice of yoga, promotes the mind-body connection and is potentially successful way for girls to develop a positive body image. This connection not only improves body image but also promotes better posture and alleviates stress.

Weight Stigma: a Major Trigger Factor in Eating Disorder

Eating disorders have the highest rate of mortality of all mental illnesses. They are complex disorders triggered by environmental factors, and studies have shown that weight stigma is one of the major triggers. According to Chevese Turner, CEO of BEDA (Binge Eating Disorder Association ) “We must continue to raise awareness around weight stigma and how focusing on weight rather than health and valuing smaller sizes can, in fact, have a negative effect on the physical and mental health of a p...

Top 10 Teenage Health Concerns

Teenage girls experience a variety of transformations. The increased proportion of body fat in early adolescence leads to a rise in preoccupation with body image. Mid-adolescence is associated with assertion of independence, when peer groups dominate social life and risk behaviors increase. Late adolescence may bring uncertainties about sexuality, future relationships and career options. It is time that Parents, teachers and the society at large becomes more aware of some of the specific teenage...
An overweight woman sits on a chair in Times Square in New York, May 8, 2012.

Australia Top 8 In World's 'Healthiest' Places To Eat As New Zealand Falls Behind

Australia is the only non-European country in the Top 12 in a new report which ranked the healthiest places to eat in the world. The country ranked eighth on the list. The Netherlands took the top spot out of 125 countries in Oxfam's Good Enough to Eat, a list based on the rankings of countries in criteria related to food and diet.

Screen Actors Guild Awards 2014: Best Dressed List [WATCH VIDEOS]

The 20th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2014 was held last Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the most anticipated events in Hollywood because it is a special time for fellow actors to honor their peers for the best achievements in television (TV) and film in 2013. But, aside from the awards, a lot of people tune in for the Red Carpet arrivals of the actresses to see who will be included in the 2014 Best-Dressed List.
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Jennifer Lawrence Talks About her Armpit fat, Calls it 'Armpit Vagina'

The American Sweetheart really knows how to make her fans laugh. The Hunger Games star revealed in an interview during the red carpet in the Screen Actors' Guild Awards that she thought her armpit fat looked like an "armpit vagina". The hilarious yet self-deprecating comment is just one of the many quips Lawrence said during the Awards Night.

Emma Thompson Ditches Killer Heels! Comes in Silver Flats to Red Carpet at 2014 SAG Awards

Ditch those killer heels and wear comfortable flats to the red carpet! This is the lesson that Emma Thompson has learned from the Golden Globe Awards last week and applied to this year's red carpet at Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards). Yes the "Saving Mr. Banks" actress was probably the only celebrity on the red carpet for whom the comfort comes first and then the fashion. Thompson paired her vintage 1930s dress with open-toe silver flat sandals from Christian Louboutin and enjoye...

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