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Too many female marathon runners experience breast pain: study

A new British study finds that more than a third of women who run marathons suffer from breast pain when jogging -- and that four out of 10 do nothing about it. But researchers say women could improve their odds with a better sports bra.


Mum and dad equally good at recognising baby's cry

French researchers on Tuesday dealt a blow to folklore that says mothers are better than fathers in recognising their baby's cry.


Men have harder time reading women's emotions: study

A new study finds that men have a harder time reading women's emotions than they do other men's -- because they use different parts of their brain when trying to identify feelings in women versus in men.


Hit the gym or make dinner? Most adults don't have time for both

After a long day of work, many of us are crunched for time and faced with a choice -- make dinner at home or go to the gym? A new US study finds that most adults have to sacrifice one for the other.


Breast implants may delay cancer diagnosis: study

Breast implants may delay cancer diagnosis in women, said a study Wednesday that urged a thorough probe into the potential health risks of this type of cosmetic surgery.


Scientists create rich, velvety chocolate with half the fat

British scientists have figured out a way to make chocolate taste delicious and velvety but with half of the fat: add a little fruit juice.


Beatrix: a queen who transformed Dutch royalty

The Netherlands' energetic Queen Beatrix, who on Tuesday will abdicate in favour of her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, has won many Dutch hearts in her almost 33 years on the throne by giving the monarchy a modern, hard-working image.


Italian chef named best female chef in the world

The first female chef in Italy to earn three Michelin stars has been named the best female chef in the world for 2013.