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6 products to protect your hair this summer

Shield your hair from the drying effects of the sun with our round up of the top hair protection products. …read more

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Simple way to curb HIV? Legalize prostitution, AIDS conference told

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The massive International AIDS Conference in Melbourne this week is being reminded of research showing that one of the easiest ways to curtail HIV transmission is to decriminalize prostitution, which makes sex-trade workers better able to protect themselves and seek treatment.

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The best celeb #nomakeup Instagrams

As if they weren’t gorgeous enough already, these celebs show us their best #nomakeup, natural beauty Instagrams. …read more

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Ontario to ban payment for blood and plasma donations

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Ontario’s governing Liberals are bringing back legislation that would ban payments to people for their blood and plasma, following the opening of two paid plasma clinics in Toronto.

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Wildfire smoke has pushed Yellowknife air quality off the charts

Smoke over Yellowknife

Smoke from forest fires has pushed Yellowknife off the charts in terms of compromised air quality, resulting in a reading for more than 10 on the Air Quality Health Index, which represents the highest level of risk to health.

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Probiotics seem to help lower blood pressure

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Regularly consuming probiotics, or the “good” bacteria found in yogurt, milk and cheese, may help control blood pressure, according to a new review of past studies.

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