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The Prince's Trust is warning that young unemployed adults need more help to deal with mental health problems.

CONSUMERS are being urged not to "waste" their money on products which claim to detox the body, but apparently lack any scientific evidence to back them up.

SCIENTISTS have discovered that mutations in a chemical cause a rare form of genetic hair loss, raising hopes of a cure for baldness.

A LINK between obesity and ovarian cancer has been highlighted by a study of almost 95,000 women.

(University of California - Berkeley) Two new studies led by UC Berkeley researchers find that women who start their leave in the last month of pregnancy are less likely to have cesarean deliveries, and that new mothers are more likely to establish breastfeeding the longer they delay their return to work. The studies take a rare look into whether taking maternity leave can affect health outcomes in the United States.

(American Psychological Association) Adults with diabetes experience a slowdown in several types of mental processing, which appears early in the disease and persists into old age, according to new research. Given the sharp rise in new cases of diabetes, this finding means that more adults may soon be living with mild but lasting deficits in their thought processes.

Toxic residue from cigarette smoke clings to hair and carpets, endangering children, experts say.

A look at tips from five diet books that offer cost-effective ways to trim down.

For those struggling with mental illness and unemployment, there's a special program that not only dramatically lowers unemployment, but also fosters self-respect, reports CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook.

No gym gear? No problem. Get fit the natural way. Hike local trails, scale buildings, exercise on the beach. It's inexpensive -- and scenic. Gym memberships are something of a luxury these days. But without the usual suspects -- treadmills, elliptical trainers, cable machines and free weights -- is it easy to get a decent workout?