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Health

OCTOBER 2015

In the case of butter vs. margarine, which one is the healthiest choice?
A mum shares how much sleep your baby should really be getting.
"Call me naive but I can't wait to go through labour."
Sarah had a heart attack when she was 23. Her doctors believe it was caused by the Pill.
Tired, sore and rundown? You might be low in vitamin D.
'Gut' gets up close and personal with one of the body's forgotten organs.
Podcast: Mamamia Out Loud #40: Can one person fulfil all your needs in a long term relationship?
The Block's Luke and Ebony reveal how the show affected their weight.
4 things you've heard cause cancer versus the big 4 that really do.
6 easy, healthy habits to adopt in your 40s.
I used to roll my eyes at people with food intolerances. Never again.
Husband of woman denied life insurance regrets honesty about mental illness.
CrowdMed: the website where sick people pay strangers to diagnose them.
"You eat so terribly... The kilos just fell off." The Block's Luke and Ebony lost a combined 14kg on the show.
4 things you've heard cause cancer vs the big 4 that really do.
Tom Hanks speaks out against 'quacks' spruiking cancer cures.
Jenn Alter's brave breast cancer treatment pic shows what "awareness" is.
Want a happy pregnancy? Get to know your midwife.
"Stop snack shaming me. I'm not ignorant just busy."
How to stop comparing yourself to the people in your life, once and for all.
There's now a perfect giftbox to send to a a depressed friend.
"I had an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and I don't regret it."
Your father's genes have a lot more influence than you think.
“This swimsuit goal was about much more than my body."
BUSTED: The six health myths used to scare children.
Does drinking your water at different temperatures actually make a difference to your health?
'The weight loss treatment that seemed like B.S. - until I tried it.'
'My relationship with my belly is ... complicated.'
7 signs you need to get more sleep (that don't include yawning).
Everything you need to know about mitochondrial donation and 'designer babies'.
3 easy gluten-free recipes to get you through your week.
The number one skin complaint all women have, solved.
The awesome reason why Angelina Jolie is looking forward to turning 50.
The YouTube tutorials that are giving people 'brain orgasms'.
Have you achieved the 'golden triangle' of happiness?
Anna Heinrich on her favourite beauty buys and dealing with constant relationship speculation.
7 nutrients important for mental health – and where to find them.
Why do some of us faint at the sight of blood?
These powerful photos of premature babies show just how far they've come.
Pete Evans uses a "bunny" analogy to stops his kids from eating lolly bags.
"My son told me he was worried and I was wrong to ignore him."
Sorry to ruin your latte, but it turns out decaf coffee isn't quite as 'decaf' as you think it is.
What you can do to help a woman you love stand tall.
Former Olympian Elka Whalan tells us how to eat well and exercise (with kids in tow)
Good news for summer babies. Not so good news for winter babies...
'While my daughter demands lipstick, there are girls who just want food.'
A vaccination expert says ALL children should be immunised against the flu.
George Calombaris reveals all of Masterchef's behind the scenes tricks you don't see on screen.
New research shows c-sections don't cause poor health in children.
A day in the life of a gluten-avoider.
The easy way to kick your kids' soft drink cravings.
4 ways to get your daily vitamins (without eating them).
Former The Biggest Loser star Alison Braun shares her progress seven years on.
A surprising part of being fat (that no one talks about).
Fasting diets might be in fashion, but are they healthy?
Singer Jewel almost died of lead poisoning when she was homeless - and a hospital turned her away.
Pure O: The little-known illness that made a woman believe she was a paedophile.
The women’s rights issue you’ve probably never thought of before.
How your genes can influence what you eat.
'I spent 10 days at a silence retreat - but I did slip up once.'
Rejoice. Healthy muffins really do exist.
An expert has shared the best and worst baby making sex positions.
Online trolls just won't leave Rebecca Judd alone.
Mia Freedman just tried waist training so you don't have to.
Do you suffer from 3pm brain fog?
The bedroom door is closed, the tissues are missing...
A woman has been sent ultrasound pictures of the baby she terminated.
"I wish I had a picture of my belly every day." Mums share their biggest pregnancy regrets.
"I will never forget the feeling of hopelessness in those early days with my son."
Former The Biggest Loser winner Sam Rouen had some choice words for TBL Families contestants last night.
8 things gluten-free people never want to hear again.
How often should you replace your mascara, throw out your toothbrush and wash your sheets?
Dear Celebrities: It's time we left the medical advice to the professionals.
Why the "macro diet" will change the way you think about food.
Dear people who tell pregnant women to "sleep while you can..."
Chemical messengers: how hormones make us feel hungry and full.
The 5 questions Nutritionist Dr Joanna McMillan gets asked the most.
Catherine King: Abortion has no place in Australia's Criminal Code.
Can certain recipes help mothers with lactation? We found out.
What if ADHD actually doesn't exist and your child is just a narcissist?
"Stay at home mums need annual leave too."
One woman's inspirational attitude towards her terminal cancer.
Thinking of cutting out a food group? Your dietitian wants a word with you first.
The raw photo series that's bringing negative birth experiences to light.
6 things your gut could be trying to tell you about your health.

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