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Stopping birth control could cause a drop in vitamin D levels, suggests new research
Women who stop taking the pill could experience a drop in vitamin D levels, according to a new US study which looked at levels of the vitamin in African-American women.
Sat Aug 06 2016
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Ex-policeman sentenced to 263 years in prison for rapes, sexual assaults
A former Oklahoma City police officer was sentenced to 263 years in prison Thursday, about a month after he was convicted of rapes and other offenses while on duty.
Fri Jan 22 2016
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High-maintenance hair keeps some out of the gym
In a new US survey, 40 percent of African-American women said they skipped the gym to preserve their hair.
Fri Dec 21 2012