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5 surprising ways to lower your colorectal cancer risk, according to a gastroenterologist

Washington Post: As cases rise in young people, new clues are emerging about the risks.

‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spot

Council teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.

Why it’s healthy to keep wine, pasta and chocolate on the menu in January

Telegraph: Restrictive new year diets don't work. Here's what to do instead.

Too hot to handle: Hawke’s Bay brewery shuts early as region hits 37C

GodsOwn Brewery in Maraekakaho shut early as the pizza kitchen hit 45C.

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New year, same you? Why your January reset might be missing the point

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Dolly Parton confirms she will miss 80th birthday bash at Grand Ole Opry

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IVF breakthrough drug Lyvanta could stop eggs ageing for older women

Human egg tests in UK and US clinics are starting this year.