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Call for UK ban on 'grotesquely sugary' freakshakes

Media playback is unsupported on your device The campaign group Action on Sugar is demanding a ban on freakshakes and all milkshakes with more than 300 calories. It surveyed milkshakes sold in restaurants and fast food shops in the UK and found they contained “grotesque levels of sugar and calories”. Freakshakes are milkshakes that also… Read More: Call for UK ban on 'grotesquely sugary' freakshakes »

Is hand sanitizer better at preventing the flu than soap and water?

Frequent use of hand sanitizer, instead of soap and water, may lead to fewer respiratory infections, fewer sick days, and less antibiotic use — at least if you’re a toddler. A Spanish study enrolled 911 children who attended day care, from newborns up to three-year-olds, and randomly assigned them to one of three groups. In… Read More: Is hand sanitizer better at preventing the flu than soap… »

15 Mind-Blowing Ways Your Body Heals After You Quit Smoking

Conditions Andreas JoppNov 01 When you quit smoking and no longer inhale the 4,800 toxic substances found in cigarettes, you experience enormous positive changes in your health, fitness, and risks of heart disease and cancer. After 20 minutes iStock/Astrid Circulation improves in the hands and feet. Find out what helped ex-smokers finally quit. After 2… Read More: 15 Mind-Blowing Ways Your Body Heals After You Quit Smoking »

Grab an Umbrella Because This Neck Pimple Is Spewing Pus Everywhere

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Nobody likes getting a pimple, but some people make the most of their clogged pores by creating a pimple popping video. That’s exactly what you’ll find at @PimplePopperVids, a popular Instagram page that features some of the most disturbing zit and blackhead removal videos you’ll ever watch. Advantage Acne Spot… Read More: Grab an Umbrella Because This Neck Pimple Is Spewing Pus… »