Three cheers for chocolate: it's rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and feel-good chemicals. But what you see isn't always what you get

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There has been good health news about chocolate including the discovery that it contains phenolics, a type of antioxidant, and stearic acid, a type of fat that should not harm the cholesterol level. However, much depends on the way chocolate is eaten, with pure dark chocolate being the least harmful.

Health aspects, Candy, Chocolate

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Lasers: a new light on wrinkles

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Many of those interested in removing facial wrinkles are turning to laser treatment, rather than more traditional facelifts and chemical peels. Lasers have advantages, and dermatologists like the control they give, but there are disadvantages as well, including red and tender wounds.

Usage, Innovations, Skin, Surgery, Plastic, Plastic surgery, Lasers in surgery, Laser surgery, Skin aging

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Can prayer heal? Researchers with their feet on the ground say it can - but not in the way you might think

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Various scientists and researchers are undertaking studies to determine whether prayer can have a healing effect. One of the first studies, published by cardiologist Randolph Byrd in 1988, indicated that heart patients who were prayed for demonstrated a better rate of recovery.

Physiological aspects, Healing, Religious aspects, Prayer

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