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No amount of alcohol can be safely consumed during pregnancy, says new medical findings. Described as the "leading preventable cause" of birth defects and certain disabilities, the latest research contradicts the notion that just a little won't hurt. Physical, emotional, behavioral and intellectual problems can arise in the child.

The more moles you have on your skin, the higher the risk of developing skin cancer finds new research. In fact, scientists have determined that by just examining and counting how many you have on your right arm, gave a good indication of the degree of risk. More than 11 moles on the right arm indicated a higher likelihood.

And... is your marriage making you fat? Yet another study suggests that could be true. When one spouse gains weight, the other generally follows suit. Bad habits relating to diet and exercise can be contagious in a marriage, leading to the other spouse putting on the pounds as well. But just as the bad habits are contagious, so are the good ones. So for happier waistlines and perhaps even a happier marriage, lead the way with the good habits.

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