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Even though red meat might be delicious, new research has found even more evidence that this source of protein can be bad for one’s health. Previous studies have found that red meat consumption increases one’s risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity. Now, according to a new study, red meat might increase women’s risk of breast cancer.

The economic crisis in Europe and North America led to more than 10,000 extra suicides, according to figures from UK researchers. The BBC reports that a study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, showed “suicides have risen markedly”. The research group said some deaths may have been avoidable as some countries showed no increase in suicide rate.

Twins were born 24 days apart in a rare, risky procedure performed in an effort to save them both, according to WCVB. Alexandre is three weeks older than his brother Ronaldo, but both boys are thriving after a risky delayed delivery earlier this year. Linda DaSilva went into labor 24 weeks into her pregnancy. Doctors tried to stop the contractions, …

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) affects approximately up to 30% of patients with a history of psoriasis. In addition to skin manifestations, other symptoms that can produce severe disability include inflammation of small joints, enthesitis, bone and axial skeleton involvement. Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is one of several cytokines involved with the pathogenesis of PsA. High levels of IL-17 receptors and IL-17 positive T-cells …

A federal agency has sued a New York customer service provider after allegations the company forced employees to pray, thank god for their jobs and say “I love you” to managers and colleagues at work. Those who protested were allegedly fired. The Long Island-based United Health Programs of America and its parent company, Cost Containment Group, is alleged to have …

A Georgia woman had a 27-pound tumor removed from her belly on Tuesday, WSB-TV reported. For two months, 58-year-old Doris Lewis carried the massive cystic tumor in her abdomen, a growth that reached the size of a beach ball by the time it was removed by doctors at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

In the famous words of New York City-based poet and topless bar connoisseur Ronnie Mund, “Whoa, whoa whoa–stop the clock.” According to the Associated Press, the DEA and NYPD busted a ring of NYC-based exotic dancers for allegedly spiking men’s drinks with methylone (a.k.a. “Molly”) and running up their credit cards into six figures while they remained in a pill-fucked …

On June 11, five distinct women will be feted at the Crystal + Lucy Awards, held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The 12th installment of Women in Film’s annual awards ceremony will honor the on- and offscreen achievements of Cate Blanchett, 45; Rose Byrne, 34; Frozen director Jennifer Lee, 43; Kerry Washington, 37; and Eva Longoria, 39.

No question about it, burning fat is a 24/7 endeavor. To keep the fires hot, you need to eat every 2-3 hours throughout the day. Not only that, but you must choose the right foods in the right amounts to keep your metabolism revved up so your six-pack will be ready for its close-up. The way we see it, there …

She may not have won the title of Miss USA 2014, but Miss Indiana USA Mekayla Diehl has been getting a lot of post-pageant attention. When Diehl strutted her stuff in a white bikini in front of millions on Sunday night, Twitter exploded with people praising her for having what is being called an “average” body for an American woman.

Raven-Symone is about to start college, which apparently called for a total makeover. The former Disney Channel star took a razor to one side of her head, shaving it down to the scalp. The remaining tresses were dyed an assortment of rainbow colors and cut into a stylish bob.