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Man flu really DOES exist: The way men's brains are wired means their symptoms really are worse Neuroscientist Dr Amanda Ellison has argued that men really do suffer more with coughs and colds Says they have more temperature receptors in the brain which means they get more acute symptoms By Anna Hodgekiss PUBLISHED: 10:51 GMT, 24 January 2013 | UPDATED: 13:24 GMT, 24 January 2013 It has been scorned by women as a sign of male weakness for generations.
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Joe Calzaghe: "I think men are much weaker than women"
'I think men are much weaker than women': Under the microscope with Joe Calzaghe By Sarah Ewing PUBLISHED: 01:25 GMT, 22 January 2013 | UPDATED: 01:25 GMT, 22 January 2013 The former world champion and Strictly star, 40, on getting man flu, pushing himself to stay in shape and having a high pain threshold 'Compared to a regular 40-year-old I'm pretty fit,' said Joe Calzaghe STILL FIT AT 40 I’m nowhere near fighting condition, but compared to a regular 40-year-old I’m pretty fit.
Colds, flu… and fungal feet: How going to the gym could actually make you SICK
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Newborn died after doctor ignored three bleeps to his pager and then failed to explain why he was late
Newborn died after doctor ignored three bleeps to his pager and then failed to explain why he was lateLucy Day was 'badly let down' by the NHS who missed opportunities that could have saved tragic daughter Fleur, coroner rules By Leon Watson PUBLISHED: 04:40 GMT, 6 December 2012 | UPDATED: 09:02 GMT, 6 December 2012 A tragic baby girl survived for just 15 hours following a catalogue of blunders by hospital staff which included an obstetrician ignoring three bleeps to his pager.
Why jogging a week before your period could damage your knees
Jogging a week before your period is due 'could damage your knees' Sportswomen are more likely to suffer from join injuries than men Scientists found nerve activity increased in knee muscles in late stage of woman's menstrual cycle | UPDATED: 13:55 GMT, 16 October 2012 Injured knees: Scientists think a woman's menstrual cycle could be associated with her increased risk of tearing ligaments during exercise Women who work out regularly should consider taking it easy in the week before their period is due – as they could be at greater risk of injury, say scientists.
Ten steps to stop an argument unleashing your inner animal
Ten steps to stop an argument unleashing your inner animal | UPDATED: 22:17 GMT, 6 October 2012 Mention the word 'argument' and images of grimacing faces and finger-jabbing spring to mind.
Tiny 1lb 10oz baby Faith survives against the odds after being born four months premature
Tiny 1lb 10oz baby Faith survives against the odds after being born four months premature 'We are taking things day by day', father says | UPDATED: 21:07 GMT, 18 May 2012 A baby who was born four months premature has amazed doctors by surviving against the odds.
The schoolboy forced to wrap up like winter every day because he is allergic to COLD
The schoolboy forced to wrap up like winter every day because he is allergic to COLD Aiden Smith is the youngest person with the rare condition in the UKComes out in a rash and can go into anaphylactic shock if he gets coldHe can't play outside, go on holiday or eat cold food | UPDATED: 15:49 GMT, 26 April 2012 A schoolboy is forced to live as if it is winter every day because he is allergic to the cold.
Microwave your armpits to banish sweating for good
Microwave your armpits to banish sweating for good | UPDATED: 02:47 GMT, 20 March 2012 Sweating is thought to be a problem with the sympathetic nervous system A device held against the armpit for 30 minutes could banish the embarrassment of excessive sweating.
Transplant breakthrough as livers "kept alive" outside body giving hope to hundreds
Transplant breakthrough as livers 'kept alive' outside body giving hope to hundreds Scientists have created a machine which can keep donor livers functioning outside the body.