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<p>Charlotte Cripps now admits she was wrong not get her children vaccinated against measles</p>

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I haven’t vaccinated my children against measles – let me explain

A new outbreak of measles is spreading across north London, and it’s a wake-up call to all mums like me who didn’t give the MMR vaccines to our children, says Charlotte Cripps

<p>The new lunar year of the fire horse brings with it superstition and myths about what will bring good fortune</p>

Lifestyle

Why washing your hair will bring you bad luck for the lunar new year

<p>Sarah Ferguson practically begged Jeffrey Epstein to become his ‘house assistant’</p>

The truth about Fergie working as Epstein’s house assistant

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Why do millennials think the fire horse is coming to save them?

<p>‘I learnt more about business in five years of running a restaurant than in anything else I’ve done’</p>

Lifestyle

Radical naivety is a super power when starting a business

<p>Make sure you are aware of all the factors that could hinder the effectiveness of your contraception method</p>

Features

How the ‘nocebo’ effect is putting women off the pill

<p>Dog prams are becoming a more common sight</p>

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Dogs will soon out number children and that might be a good thing

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<p>Even if we want to change our minds, our brains work against us. So how can we actually convince someone of our point of view, rather than leading them to further dig their heels in?</p>

Americas

How to change your mind — and the minds of the people around you

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<p>Muggles enjoyed his loaded puppucino with whipped coconut cream and goji berries at London’s Love My Human Townhouse</p>

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I had a Valentine’s Day date with my dog – and I’m not the only one

<p>Keeping a food diary for a week will improve your diet quality</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

The biggest mistakes people make when they want to lose fat

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<p>Despite accusations of racism at school, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is climbing in the polls</p>

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Racism is soaring in British schools – is Nigel Farage to blame?

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<p>Your sleep type is likely to have implications about your health</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

New research identifies five kinds of sleeper – which one are you?

A new study reveals that sleep types are more varied than simply larks and night owls – and questions the link between rising early and better health, finds Harry Bullmore

Fitness and wellbeing

New research identifies five kinds of sleeper – which one are you?

A new study reveals that sleep types are more varied than simply larks and night owls – and questions the link between rising early and better health, finds Harry Bullmore