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Cyberdating as honest as real life

For the millions looking for love on the Internet, the nagging question remains: is my virtual paramour the person they say they are?

Why sunshine vit D is crucial

Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their immune systems' killer T cells are poor at fighting infection.

Oldest American dies at 114

Mary Josephine Ray, a sports-loving card-player who was the oldest person living in the United States, died on Sunday at the age of 114.

Effect on patients question-asking

A program designed to boost doctor-patient communication and patients' compliance with treatment may not have the intended effects, a new study suggests.

What is a 'hurt locker'?

Also did not know what a 'hurt locker' was? Here are 10 things you need to know about this phrase.

Lack of shelter for Haitians

Nearly two months after Haiti's earthquake a shocking number of people lack shelter because aid groups are slow to deliver tents and tarpaulins.

Endangered animal parts confiscated

Various animal parts of endangered species were confiscated in Gauteng during a police operation this week, a police spokeswoman said on Friday.

Dental woes may point to meth use

Severe dental problems in otherwise healthy young people could be a sign of methamphetamine addiction, a new study suggests.

Food-borne illnesses cost millions

Food-borne illnesses, such as E. coli and salmonella, cost the United States US152 billion annually in health care and other losses.

Cohabitation bad for marriage

Living together before going to the altar increases the risk that the marriage will fail, says a US study.

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