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Daily Showers Aren't Necessary, Say Experts
Proponents of less frequent showers claim that most people take them every day — or multiple times a day, only because this has become a societal norm. Some of the most common reasons are to prevent body odor, freshen up after working out and get help in waking up. The skin may also become more susceptible to infections and allergic reactions, as harmful bacteria and allergens are able to enter through dry, cracked areas.
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Read more at Fox News
First Case of Measles in West Virginia
West Virginia is reporting its first case of measles since 2009, according to the West Virginia Department of Health. According to a press release from the WVDOH, 152 people were potentially exposed. 62 of those lack documentation of adequate immunization against the disease are considered to be at high risk of infection.
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Read more at WSAZ
Drug Decriminalization in B.C.
DARRYL DYCK / AP The government of the Canadian province of British Columbia is making changes to its drug decriminalization policy to stop drug use in public places. The government still believes “addiction is a health issue. It’s not a criminal laws issue.’ But the compassion for people who are struggling does not mean anything goes,” Eby said. Oregon’s new drug penalties would mean surge in convictions, jail stints.
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Neil Diamond's Life - A Look At Them Tonight
Neil Diamond, 83, has written some of the most recognisable songs in pop history. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2018, scuppering the Australian leg of his 50th anniversary tour. After admitting he was 'in denial' over his diagnosis, he said that accepting the progressive disorder has brought in a sense of calm to his life.
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Read more at The Mirror
The Club at Cams Hall Estate - Cara Gainer
The Club Company bought the Fareham club in 2019 and started an ambitious scheme to modernise the existing club house and course. The new spa has a 16-metre pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room with drench shower and ice experience. It also has two studios hosting over 50 fitness classes per week.
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Read more at Hampshire Chronicle
Dr Dan Poulter Defection to Labour
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Keep up to date with latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. Dr Dan Poulter has defected to Labour, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting has said.
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Dr Dan Poulter to Leave the Conservative Party
Dr Dan Poulter has quit Rishi Sunak’s party claiming he could no longer “look my NHS colleagues in the eye” as a Conservative. He said the Conservative Party “feels like it has become a nationalist party of the right”, having seen a “rightward drift” since David Cameron left Downing Street in 2016. The defection is a significant blow to Mr Sunak less than a week before council and mayoral elections.
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Read more at Yahoo News UK
California Health Board Vote: Will Californians Succeed?
Californians will not pay less for health insurance next year than they did this year. The growth cap is not a mandate for providers to lower prices. California is not the first state to try to lower health care costs.
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Weekly Horoscope Leo - Today, April 28
The love life will be good and you will spare time for a relationship. Handle new challenges at work to prove your mettle. Financial prosperity permits smart monetary decisions this week. There will be cooperation from the partner in both personal and professional life.
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Read more at Hindustan Times
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