Tanzania: Health Workers to Train in Safe Blood Drawing Skills

[Daily News]TANZANIA healthcare workers will learn improved phlebotomy and blood drawing practices through a new initiative led by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in partnership with the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)

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New Anal Cancer Therapy Fails to Improve Outcomes

Title: New Anal Cancer Therapy Fails to Improve Outcomes
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/23/2008 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=88918

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HeartWare loss smaller than expected; shares rise

(Reuters) - Medical device maker HeartWare International Inc reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss after sales of its heart pump soared 62 percent, sending its shares up 8 percent in after-market trading.

Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/ffBF6MqK6Qs/story01.htm

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'Well-being risks' contribute to decreased productivity

In addition to health-related risk factors, some non-traditional "well-being risks" can have a significant impact on workers' productivity.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/fitness/~3/hQqDz5Z16q0/130409090918.htm

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People with congenital heart disease need physical activity, study suggests

People born with a heart defect need physical activity. Some irregular heart beat conditions may require activity restrictions but for most patients physical activity is unlimited.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/fitness/~3/FCirFOQcVtY/130429164814.htm

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Obesity May Hide Fetal Abnormalities on Ultrasounds

Title: Obesity May Hide Fetal Abnormalities on Ultrasounds
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/23/2009 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=99608

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Low cognitive score and risk of brain injury linked

Young men with low cognitive function and low socioeconomic status are significantly more likely to suffer from mild traumatic brain injury than those without, a new study suggests. Current literature suggests that mild traumatic brain injuries cause changes in brain tissues and have important long-term consequences on cognitive function, but new findings suggest that low cognitive function may come first.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/fitness/~3/Lon6-9iE6zA/130312194621.htm

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Life After Prostate Cancer Treatment

Title: Life After Prostate Cancer Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2007 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2007 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=80697

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FDA Approves 'Abuse-Deterrent' Label for New Oxycontin

Title: FDA Approves 'Abuse-Deterrent' Label for New Oxycontin
Category: Health News
Created: 4/16/2013 8:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=169276

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Study: ADHD Linked to Preterm Birth

Title: Study: ADHD Linked to Preterm Birth
Category: Health News
Created: 4/19/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/19/2011 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=143335

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HeartWare loss smaller than expected; shares rise

(Reuters) - Medical device maker HeartWare International Inc reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss after sales of its heart pump soared 62 percent, sending its shares up 8 percent in after-market trading.

Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/ffBF6MqK6Qs/story01.htm

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Cheaper, Easier Virtual Colonoscopy Could Boost Detection

Title: Cheaper, Easier Virtual Colonoscopy Could Boost Detection
Category: Health News
Created: 4/24/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/24/2007 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=80632

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Household Chores May Ease Nighttime Menopausal Symptoms

Title: Household Chores May Ease Nighttime Menopausal Symptoms
Category: Health News
Created: 4/13/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/15/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=169174

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Exercise key to good sleep

Exercise can affect your sleep. The results of the National Sleep Foundation's 2013 Sleep in America� poll show a compelling association between exercise and better sleep.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/fitness/~3/FnWtk1Rejto/130304123551.htm

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Walking can lower risk of heart-related conditions as much as running

Walking can lower the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running. The more people walked or ran each week, the more their health benefits increased.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/fitness/~3/JV5Aqd_QSlQ/130404170225.htm

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Nutrition May Help Treat Traumatic Brain Injury

Title: Nutrition May Help Treat Traumatic Brain Injury
Category: Health News
Created: 4/21/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=143440

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Kids Exposed to Bullying and Violence May Age Faster

Title: Kids Exposed to Bullying and Violence May Age Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 4/24/2012 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/24/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157407

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Hospital Charges Show Huge Variance in Study

Title: Hospital Charges Show Huge Variance in Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/24/2012 6:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/25/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157450

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Treating Kidneys With Radio Waves May Ease Tough-to-Control Hypertension

Title: Treating Kidneys With Radio Waves May Ease Tough-to-Control Hypertension
Category: Health News
Created: 12/17/2012 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 12/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=166211&k=High_Blood_Pressure_General

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No Evidence That New Bird Flu Passes Between People: Study

Title: No Evidence That New Bird Flu Passes Between People: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/25/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=169473

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HRT May Protect Women From Colon Cancer

Title: HRT May Protect Women From Colon Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/23/2009 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=99613

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Fraudulent versions of Allergan's Botox found in U.S.

(Reuters) - Fraudulent versions of the wrinkle treatment Botox, which is made by Allergan Inc and also used to treat headaches, underarm sweating and overactive bladder, are being sold in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.

Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/jmoHuyayxC4/story01.htm

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Health Tip: Why Is My Aging Skin So Dry?

Title: Health Tip: Why Is My Aging Skin So Dry?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2012 8:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157502

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Vitamin D replacement improves muscle efficiency

New research shows for the first time a link between vitamin D levels and muscle efficiency. Vitamin D supplementation may also be effective in improving skeletal muscle function. The findings may explain the physical fatigue commonly experienced by patients with vitamin D deficiency, with broad implications for a large section of society.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/fitness/~3/csX0tghvNSM/130317221446.htm

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Analysis Finally Clears Donner Party of Rumored Cannibalism

Title: Analysis Finally Clears Donner Party of Rumored Cannibalism
Category: Health News
Created: 4/19/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/20/2010 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=115529

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Venepuncture survey for all healthcare professionals working in phlebotomy

The National Association of Phlebotomists (NAP) is conducting a nationwide survey of all professionals delivering, training or managing a phlebotomy service. The survey is being mailed directly to all NAP members and is open to all UK Phlebotomists.

Twenty thousand paper copies of the survey are being sent out, targeting Phlebotomists, GP practices and NHS trainers across the UK. In addition, 16,000 IBMS members are being contacted to invite them to participate in the largest online survey ever undertaken in the 10 year history of the NAP.

The NAP needs every members continuing support and help with this essential effort to provide substantial evidence for the Health Professions Council, implement NVQ level 3 qualification standards and achieve full professional recognition.

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Celebrating Partners in Excellence

When a patient arrived at BWH for a routine appointment and received unexpected news, phlebotomist Telisha Morris noticed the patient looked upset. She asked if everything was all right, and the patient began crying. (Source: BWH News)

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New Alzheimer's Guidelines Stress Early Diagnosis

Title: New Alzheimer's Guidelines Stress Early Diagnosis
Category: Health News
Created: 4/20/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/20/2011 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=143399

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College Kids Often Use Cell Phones While Driving: Study

Title: College Kids Often Use Cell Phones While Driving: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2012 2:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157537

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ADHD Drugs: Heart Screen Recommended

Title: ADHD Drugs: Heart Screen Recommended
Category: Health News
Created: 4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=88885

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ProLab Enters Atlanta's Healthcare Market

ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProLab, a professional clinical and full-service laboratory specializing in geriatric patients, has added Atlanta, GA to its 11 other locations on October 15th, 2010.

"We are excited about entering the Atlanta market. ProLab's expansion across the south has accelerated due to client demand," said Hillary Bell, CEO. When asked as to why ProLab is seeing increased demand, Bell noted that healthcare facilities are focusing more on a provider's service components than ever before. ProLab's new full time, client relations team offers each facility a personal and comprehensive service level that is unmatched in this industry. "We have shifted our service model to include 24/7 live customer support, therefore raising the standard in the industry. In a...

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Does Parenthood Hurt Your Health?

Title: Does Parenthood Hurt Your Health?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/12/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2011 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=143006

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Treadmill Walking Improves Parkinson's Symptoms

Title: Treadmill Walking Improves Parkinson's Symptoms
Category: Health News
Created: 4/13/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2011 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=143048

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HIV Raises Anal Cancer Risk in Women, Study Says

Title: HIV Raises Anal Cancer Risk in Women, Study Says
Category: Health News
Created: 4/16/2012 6:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157153

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Why Some Stroke Survivors Struggle With Communication

Title: Why Some Stroke Survivors Struggle With Communication
Category: Health News
Created: 4/15/2013 6:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=169239

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College kids who don't drink milk could face serious consequences

College-age kids who don't consume at least three servings of dairy daily are three times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who do, said a new study. "That alarming finding means that three-fourths of the 18- to 25-year-old college applicants surveyed are at risk for metabolic syndrome ," said a professor of food science and human nutrition.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/fitness/~3/UjPBEH68AE4/130314141142.htm

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Health Highlights: April 13, 2012

Title: Health Highlights: April 13, 2012
Category: Health News
Created: 4/13/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157086

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Most People Unaware They've Had a Minor Stroke

Title: Most People Unaware They've Had a Minor Stroke
Category: Health News
Created: 4/15/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2010 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=115388

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Is guided self-help effective in treating childhood obesity?

Initial research indicates that a self-help treatment program for overweight children and their parents, guided by clinical experts, may be an effective solution.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/fitness/~3/NjkVsTNUB8g/130401074919.htm

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Treadmill Walking Improves Parkinson's Symptoms

Title: Treadmill Walking Improves Parkinson's Symptoms
Category: Health News
Created: 4/13/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2011 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=143048

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New Hair Loss Gene Is Identified

Title: New Hair Loss Gene Is Identified
Category: Health News
Created: 4/15/2010 11:12:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/15/2010 11:12:02 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=115356

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'Worry' Spot in Brain Found

Title: 'Worry' Spot in Brain Found
Category: Health News
Created: 4/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2008 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=88603

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Blood Loss After Phlebotomy Linked to Anemia

Major Finding: Of patients with acute MI, 20% acquired anemia during hospitalization, and those who did so lost approximately 174 mL of blood to draws for laboratory testing, compared with only 84 mL for patients who did not develop anemia. Every 50 mL of blood drawn was associated with an 18% rise in risk for anemia. (Source: Cardiology News)

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Formaldehyde Linked to Lou Gehrig's Disease

Title: Formaldehyde Linked to Lou Gehrig's Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 4/17/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2008 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=88726

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Health Tip: Touch, Sing and Play With Baby

Title: Health Tip: Touch, Sing and Play With Baby
Category: Health News
Created: 4/19/2012 8:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/19/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157258

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Running wild in Dartmoor

A 26-mile run through deserted Dartmoor isn't everyone's idea of a weekend break, but it can be an exhilarating form of escapism ? as long as you watch your step

The clouds are black, pile-driving over the hills and spitting cold rain in our faces. We're standing in a car park on the edge of Dartmoor, trying to get changed into running gear before it starts to pour.

"OK, let's do it," says Ceri Rees, our guide and leader.

I've come to Devon for a new Wild Running weekend, a 26-mile scamper across one of England's most desolate landscapes, rarely using footpaths. The plan is to break up the exertion with a night in the middle of the moors in the rustic-but-charming Powdermills Bunkhouse (shared rooms, sleeping bags ? we don't want to get too comfortable). For those too tired to get the train home on Sunday, the trip ends with a night in the cosy Rock Inn in Haytor.

By the time we arrive at our starting point in South Brent, the day is already almost out of light.

We set off in single file into the woods, sloshing along through mud and streams for about 15 minutes before we emerge on to open moorland. The ground is so uneven that I don't get chance to look up until we're high above the Avon dam. Suddenly the wilderness is all around me, silent in the fading dusk. It will soon be completely dark, yet on we go, further into the moor, like a group of escaped convicts running for our lives.

"It's time for the torches," says Ceri, stopping at last. A former international athlete and the founder of Wild Running, he's obviously finding this easy. The rest of us are puffing hard.

With our head torches on, everything changes. Instead of the vast, empty moorland, the world is reduced to a tiny circle of light right in front of my feet. I follow it, skipping over the rocks, listening to the splat-splat of the other runners; everything else is black, invisible.

I've no idea how Ceri knows where he's going. He doesn't stick to the trails, but heads straight through the gorse bushes and swamplands, only occasionally finding the relief of sodden grass to run on.

Running up hills is particularly disorienting. With no way of gauging how far up they go, you just have to keep pushing, pounding on as though in a dream, watching the ground rushing through your circle of light. As we head up one hill that seems to go on forever, I begin to feel suddenly lighter, as though I'm taking off, shedding my leaden body. Belatedly I realise what has happened: I've crested the hill and am now running downwards.

As we head back through the woods, I begin to fall behind. I'm taking it carefully. The rain flicking in the torchlight distorts the little vision I have, as does each exhalation, my breath momentarily clouding my sight as it gets caught in the light. We've just passed a place called Bloody Pool. I'm not taking any chances.

Ceri drops back to check I'm OK.

"One of the two rules of Wild Running is never apologise for going too slowly," he says, reassuring me, before hurtling off over the invisible rocks back to the front of the group. (The other rule is never to ask more than twice how far there is to go.)

After the first day's 12-mile run, I'm relieved to be in one piece, but buzzing with endorphins, my stomach burning with hunger. Which is just perfect, because our reward is an evening at the nearby Riverford Field Kitchen.

Eating at this organic farm, surrounded by fields, would be a delight at any time, but after a seemingly endless run through the wilderness, the spread it offers feels like the finest feast ever prepared.

There is only one dining time, 8pm, which has to be booked, and everyone in the restaurant eats together at long, communal tables, as plate after plate is brought out and passed around. Soon the table is overflowing with wholesome dishes made mainly from produce grown or reared on site. We tuck into beetroot and fennel gratin; leek, spinach and celeriac pie; and dark chocolate and almond cake. Sated, we retire to bed, only half-thinking about the next morning's 14-mile run.

The day dawns bright and still, but by the time we start running, back across the moor, the clouds have gathered again. With the benefit of daylight, however, everything seems much easier and my legs soon fall into a rhythm, knocking off the miles at a steady pace. Ceri seems to have a sense for when I'm tiring and takes quick breaks to point out sights, such as the impressive boulders jutting out of Haytor or the roadside grave of Kitty Jay, a poor orphan girl who killed herself in the 18th century after an ill-fated fling with a farmer's son.

And then on again we go towards our final goal, the Rugglestone Inn in Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Again my stomach is rumbling delightfully at the thought of food, perhaps too much, because with two miles to go I start to push the pace, surging passed Ceri. He quickens his pace, too, and before long we're racing along, skipping through puddles and leaping over rocks. It's a childlike joy, and I almost want to whoop. But then I slip, and tumble.

Unfortunately the story has a sad ending. We make it to the Rugglestone Inn, where the staff bandage up my gashed knee and feed me yet another glorious meal, along with copious amounts of ginger beer. But the night ends in A&E, with three stitches.

Wild running is a joyous, exhilarating way to spend a weekend. If you're training for a marathon or an ultramarathon, it's a world away from the monotonous pounding of city pavements. It's also a unique way to explore some of the wildest scenery in England. But whatever your reason for joining in, my advice is don't attempt to race Ceri to the finish, no matter how all-consuming your hunger.

? The trip was provided by Wild Running (07773 560335, wildrunning.co.uk). Weekends on Dartmoor or the South West Coast Path cost from �100pp (depending on size of group) plus accommodation (from �15 a night for a dorm bed to �89 for a double at the Rock Inn). Upcoming dates are 4-5 May, 8-9 June and 29-30 June; bespoke trips can also be arranged

Adharanand Finn is the author of Running With the Kenyans (Faber and Faber, �8.99). To buy a copy for �7.19 with free UK p&p, visit guardianbookshop.co.uk

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Health Tip: Ward Off Hypoglycemia

Title: Health Tip: Ward Off Hypoglycemia
Category: Health News
Created: 4/9/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2010 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=115197

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Breast Cancer Vaccine Works Against Deadlier Form of Disease

Title: Breast Cancer Vaccine Works Against Deadlier Form of Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 4/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2008 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=88614

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No Tie Between Light Drinking During Pregnancy, Child's Development: Study

Title: No Tie Between Light Drinking During Pregnancy, Child's Development: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/16/2013 8:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=169275

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More Smog Might Mean More Hospitalizations

Title: More Smog Might Mean More Hospitalizations
Category: Health News
Created: 4/18/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157206

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B-vitamins Help Protect Against Stroke, Heart Disease

Title: B-vitamins Help Protect Against Stroke, Heart Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 4/15/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2010 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=115389

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Bedbugs Can Infest Your Office, Too

Title: Bedbugs Can Infest Your Office, Too
Category: Health News
Created: 4/19/2012 8:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/20/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157307

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FDA Warns Against Sale of Sports Supplements in U.S.

Title: FDA Warns Against Sale of Sports Supplements in U.S.
Category: Health News
Created: 4/15/2013 2:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=169231&k=Diet_and_Weight_Management_General

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Air Pollution May Speed Hardening of Arteries

Title: Air Pollution May Speed Hardening of Arteries
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2013 6:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/24/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=DailyHealth&a=169433

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Many With Serious Eating Disorders Could Go Undiagnosed

Title: Many With Serious Eating Disorders Could Go Undiagnosed
Category: Health News
Created: 4/12/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=115239

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New Hair Loss Gene Is Identified

Title: New Hair Loss Gene Is Identified
Category: Health News
Created: 4/15/2010 11:12:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/15/2010 11:12:02 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=115356

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Monounsaturated fats reduce metabolic syndrome risk

Canola oil and high-oleic canola oils can lower abdominal fat when used in place of other selected oil blends, according to a new study. Researchers also found that consuming certain vegetable oils may be a simple way of reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome, which affects about one in three US adults and one in five Canadian adults.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/fitness/~3/Eac2g9OseEk/130329125110.htm

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Link Found Between Hospital-Acquired Anemia And Blood Loss In Patients With Heart Attacks

Blood loss from increased use of phlebotomy (blood taken for diagnostic testing), in patients with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), appears to be independently linked with the development of hospital-acquired anemia (HAA) according to a study first published Online by Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, is part of the journal's "Less Is More" series... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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IntelliDOT Corporation: Mission Regional Medical Center Selects IntelliDOT as a Key Component of Its Bedside Patient Safety Initiative

SAN DIEGO, CA (MARKET WIRE) IntelliDOT Corporation, a leading provider of wireless, handheld barcode point-of-care (BPOC) solutions to hospitals, today announced that Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, Texas, has selected IntelliDOT to help eliminate phlebotomy specimen collection errors at the bedside. The non-profit, 297-bed medical center, which provides general hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley, will begin installing IntelliDOT Phlebotomy Specimen Collection (IntelliDOT PSC(TM)) in the first quarter of 2009. (Source: Market Wire - Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)

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?Five Rights of Laboratory Testing? Will Become a Hallmark of Lab Medicine

Here in Chicago at the huge HIMSS meeting, people are paying attention to lab testing
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Experimental Gel May Help Those With Advanced Parkinson's

Title: Experimental Gel May Help Those With Advanced Parkinson's
Category: Health News
Created: 4/18/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157207

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Self-affirmation Boosts Some Students' GPA

Title: Self-affirmation Boosts Some Students' GPA
Category: Health News
Created: 4/17/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2009 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=99445

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Experts Urge Fixes for Clinical Trials System in 'Crisis'

Title: Experts Urge Fixes for Clinical Trials System in 'Crisis'
Category: Health News
Created: 4/15/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2010 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=115370

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A small pilot study offers promise for an alternative to phlebotomy in the treatment of this systemic and dermatologic disease. Medscape Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Transfusions in the Preterm Infant

This article reviews the need for administering red cell transfusions, summarizes studies evaluating the efficacy of restrictive transfusion guidelines, and provides strategies to decrease red cell transfusions in neonates, including instituting neonatal transfusion guidelines. (Source: NeoReviews recent issues)

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Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor

Title: Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor
Category: Health News
Created: 4/17/2013 2:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/18/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=169302

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Low-Fat Dairy May Help Lower Stroke Risk

Title: Low-Fat Dairy May Help Lower Stroke Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 4/20/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/20/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157318

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Many Allergic to Fire Ant's Sting Don't Get Preventive Shots

Title: Many Allergic to Fire Ant's Sting Don't Get Preventive Shots
Category: Health News
Created: 3/4/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 3/5/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=168255&k=Allergies_General

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HPV Cancer Hits 8,000 Men, 18,000 Women a Year

Title: HPV Cancer Hits 8,000 Men, 18,000 Women a Year
Category: Health News
Created: 4/20/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/20/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157320

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Kids' Suicide Risk Same for All Antidepressants

Title: Kids' Suicide Risk Same for All Antidepressants
Category: Health News
Created: 4/12/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=115240

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Free Asthma Screenings to be Offered Across the U.S.

Title: Free Asthma Screenings to be Offered Across the U.S.
Category: Health News
Created: 4/14/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2007 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=80475

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Health Tip: Avoid Asthma Triggers

Title: Health Tip: Avoid Asthma Triggers
Category: Health News
Created: 4/17/2012 8:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157156

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Study May Explain How Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk

Title: Study May Explain How Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 4/16/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=169249

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Health Tip: Lower Your Blood Pressure

Title: Health Tip: Lower Your Blood Pressure
Category: Health News
Created: 4/22/2013 8:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=DailyHealth&a=169375

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Parents Who Veto Vaccinations Often Seek Like-Minded Opinions

Title: Parents Who Veto Vaccinations Often Seek Like-Minded Opinions
Category: Health News
Created: 4/15/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/15/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=169182

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Mental Exercise May Help Keep Seniors Sharp

Title: Mental Exercise May Help Keep Seniors Sharp
Category: Health News
Created: 4/15/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/15/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=169187

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HIV Prevention Pill Cost-Effective for High-Risk Men: Study

Title: HIV Prevention Pill Cost-Effective for High-Risk Men: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/17/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157158

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Breast-Fed Kids May Have Low Iron Levels, Study Finds

Title: Breast-Fed Kids May Have Low Iron Levels, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 4/19/2013 2:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=DailyHealth&a=169364

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Treating Kidneys With Radio Waves May Ease Tough-to-Control Hypertension

Title: Treating Kidneys With Radio Waves May Ease Tough-to-Control Hypertension
Category: Health News
Created: 12/17/2012 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 12/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=166211&k=High_Blood_Pressure_General

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Scoliosis Treatment Might Reduce Need for Surgeries

Title: Scoliosis Treatment Might Reduce Need for Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 4/19/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/19/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157261

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Health Highlights: April 16, 2012

Title: Health Highlights: April 16, 2012
Category: Health News
Created: 4/16/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WeeklyHealth&a=157139

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YouTube UK: 20 of Britain's most popular online video bloggers

From the creators of the Tyler Lautner six-pack workout and sunny pop promos to a cheerful consumer of roadkill

1 NINEBRASSMONKEYS
BENJAMIN COOK

Stats 106,000 subscribers, 1.7m views

Who is he? The 30-year-old Cook only posted his first YouTube video on his Ninebrassmonkeys channel in December last year, but his multi-part documentary series, Becoming YouTube, has already become a sensation. Featuring interviews with many of the individuals in this list ? Charlie McDonnell, Alex Day and so on ? it entertainingly captures the spirit of the movement. "The first YouTuber I discovered was a guy called crabstickz and it was just a whole treasure trove of awesome," he says.

Pitch The official chronicler of Britain's YouTube generation. His style  owes a debt to Charlie Brooker, but this is intelligent and professional film-making. His project will ultimately amount to 12 episodes and more than three hours of video content.

Signature video Anatomy of a YouTuber, Cook's debut video, breaks most of the golden rules of YouTube. It is 15 minutes long and doesn't prominently feature cats or explosions. The fact it has been watched almost 350,000 times could hint at an ambitious new era for the platform.

He says: "You make YouTube videos, you put them out there and suddenly you realise 300,000 people have watched something you've made. If you think about that too much, you'd go crazy. But a lot of people are stopping and saying, 'Holy shit! People do watch this stuff.' And that adds a lot of pressure on you." TL

2 SHIRLEYBENIANG
SHIRLEY B ENIANG

Stats 190,000 subscribers; 11.1m views

Who is she? A 23-year-old maths student from London whose dream is to become a pilot or an aeronautical engineer. For now, Eniang is one of the most popular beauty and style vloggers. Her tutorials, which started in 2009, might include tips on how to apply false eyelashes, four different ways of wearing skinny jeans or advice on styling "cute milkmaid braids for spring". Her philosophy is: "Allow your true beauty to shine from within."

Pitch A style maven for fashion-obsessed teens.

Signature video Almost half-a-million have now watched her 20-minute video called How to Make a Pleated Chiffon Skirt!. The advice is easy to follow and Eniang has diligently answered viewers' questions.

She says: "You forget you are a public figure and people are sizing you up from top to toe. They are going to point out all your flaws. Coming to terms with that was a big challenge, but I finally did because I realised I can't change what people think of me. If they like it, they like it; if they don't, they don't." TL

3 SLOMOZOVO
CHRISTOPHER BINGHAM

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Stats 133,000 subscribers, 8.8m views

Who is he? A 22-year-old performer who's been making short comedy sketches on YouTube for four years. Often works with Thomas Ridgewell (TomSka); they are both alumni of the well-regarded School of Media at Lincoln University. "I went to the place where Tom was going so that we could keep working together," he says. "I'm glad because no one else would have worked with me."

Pitch Surreal, inventive comedy often delivered in strange accents, with lots of shouting. He has a gift for coming up with odd T-shirt slogans that are likely to bemuse anyone over the age of 20, for example: "I'm Trying to Romance You".

Signature video A gothic piece called The Bothering, also featuring his sister (ThatJennyBee). A "top comment" on his work is: "This is more quotable than Anchorman".

He says: "One thing that boggled my mind when I was a student was that no one else seemed to be making videos for YouTube. It seemed like such an obvious thing to me: you have access to this potentially global audience, maybe money and the chance to practise and get feedback. Yet me and Tom were the only ones doing it. And because we did, we had jobs by the time we graduated, and we didn't have to climb the ladder in the traditional way." TL

4 TYRANNOSAURUSLEXXX
LEX CROUCHER

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Stats 64,000 subscribers, 4.9m views

Who is she? Croucher started posting videos on YouTube in 2008 and won its NextUp talent search in 2011. Now she's a 21-year-old, final-year English student with a predilection for red lipstick and Harry Potter-themed clothing. She is represented by Elisabeth Murdoch's ChannelFlip and also has a beauty channel called girlyashell.

Pitch Irreverent, self-deprecating video blogging for a core audience of teenage girls. Early videos were a straightforward diary of her life, but now she mixes the silly with the serious: "I started because I was bored and I thought, 'Oh, I'll be really famous, really quickly.' Now I only turn the camera on if I've got a specific issue I want to talk about." A recent video criticised her course at an unnamed university ? its digital literacy department subsequently contacted her to discuss the problems.

Signature video A list of reasons to be cheerful on Valentine's Day entitled Happy Crippling Loneliness Day!.

She says: "I dated a relatively famous YouTuber for a while, quite publicly on the internet. That was a bad idea; don't do that. People never let you forget it. They get very involved, because they think they know your lives. If you break up, people take sides." TL

5 TOMSKA
THOMAS RIDGEWELL

Stats 1.7m subscribers, 366m views

Who is he? A 22-year-old video producer who has a minor obsession with 1990s third-wave ska ("the very American, poppy version"). He started making videos for the web when he was 11 ? a few years before YouTube even existed ? and today he is one of the most successful British YouTubers, making animations and slick action films. "All it took for me was to see a flash animation of a guy falling off a skateboard," he recalls. "I said, 'That's my life. I want to do that for ever.' Not fall off skateboards but be involved in making people laugh online. And for 12 years, that's exactly what I've been doing."

Pitch Ridgewell is the internet impresario. He does not draw himself, and is not an especially gifted performer, but he has stacks of ideas and he recruits the talent he needs to make his videos on a project-by-project basis. Big brands have now started to take notice of his work.

Signature video A 55-second animation made for Marmite (Marmite is Terrible) has been viewed nearly 8.5m times.

He says: "I obviously don't make content for people my own age. Twentysomethings are a way too snarky and judgmental crowd, way too hateful. I make my videos for me, aged 12 to 16, when I could still find something funny and enjoy it. I get a lot of criticism from 'artists' but really I'm making content for people who want to have fun and hopefully people who want to be inspired." TL

6 KLAIREDELYSART
KLAIRE DE LYS

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Stats 330,000 subscribers, 79m views

Who is she? The 21-year-old De Lys joined YouTube in 2008, uploading videos of herself singing (she has since taken down all but one). Not long afterwards, she created a separate channel for quirky makeup tutorials. An early video showed how to reproduce the special effects from Terminator and her channel exploded in popularity from there.

Pitch "It's not sexy makeup," she says. "I avoid that stuff like the plague because I hate it." De Lys is particularly adept at movie homages: Avatar, Game of Thrones and Black Swan have been big hits.

Signature video Her video showing how to fake a ripped-up nail has been watched almost 13m times.

She says: "The people who watch my videos are about 80% female and 20% male. But there's a funny thing with the guys: from the ages of 20 to 50, there's nothing; but then it spikes up again in the 60s and 70s. That's either something to be proud of or a bit disturbing." TL

7 CHEWING SAND
HAZEL HAYES

Stats 25,000 subscribers, 800,000 views

Who is she? Hayes is an employee of YouTube, but has only recently started making videos herself. She posts songs, vlogs and comedy skits with her Scottish sidekick, the Unnecessary Otter.

Pitch Funny, rude, sometimes crude.

Signature video The first Unnecessary Otter skit, introducing us to Hayes playing a sweet children's TV presenter with the aforementioned cantankerous Scottish sidekick.

She says: "Working at YouTube, it was kind of like when you're in a gym class and the instructor isn't doing the exercises along with you and you sort of begrudge them: 'You don't know how hard this is, bitch!' And if they join in, you think, 'Damn, I better keep going because she's doing it!'" TL

8 NERIMON
ALEX DAY

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Stats 674,000 subscribers, 110m views

Who is he? A 23-year old musician from Essex who has had four Top 40 hits in the past two years without a record label or management. He has just released a new album, Epigrams and Interludes.

Pitch "The Future of Music". At least that's what Forbes magazine said.

Signature video The video for his breezy song Good Morning Sunshine, starring Chris Kendall (crabstickz). For a deeper appreciation of Day's popularity, watch Alex Reads Twilight: Ch 1, the first instalment of a hit series.

He says: "I wouldn't be able to be like, 'OK, I've got 460,000 subscribers, so probably 40,000 of them want to fuck me.' I just can't process that as a thought. Do you know how many 40,000 people is? Put that many people in a stadium, stick me in the middle and say, 'All of you want to have sex with me.' It's mental." LM

9 DANISNOTONFIRE
DAN HOWELL

Stats 1.4m subscribers, 85m views

Who is he? Howell is known among his subscribers for appearing to live in a permanent existential crisis. His videos track his journey from the end of school through the beginning of university, which he eventually gave up. He now co-presents a Sunday night Radio 1 show with his friend and fellow YouTuber, Phil Lester (AmazingPhil).

Pitch "Watch the failure that is my life, feel better about yours!"

Signature video List of Reasons Why I'm an Awful Human Being, in which Dan reveals his pet hates.

He says: "What I like about YouTube is the intimacy. You really feel a personal connection to vloggers that you might not to straight-up comedians or presenters. It just feels a lot more sincere." LM

10 CHARLIEISSOCOOLLIKE
CHARLIE MCDONNELL

Stats 2m subscribers, 279m views

Who is he? McDonnell is the biggest British YouTube star. He started vlogging in 2007, aged 16, and now calls himself a "professional internet human".

Pitch "One Direction for adolescent girls who prefer their guys a little on the dorkier side" is what Atlantic magazine said.

Signature video How to Be English, in which he makes a cup of tea (3,078,282 views and counting).

He says: "I like existing in the microcosm that is YouTube. When it comes to a TV show like Top Gear, everyone knows who Jeremy Clarkson is and not everyone who knows who he is likes him. Whereas on YouTube, if you know who I am, you probably like me as well." TL

11 SBTV
JAMAL EDWARDS

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Stats 312,000 subscribers, 164m views

Who is he? A 22-year-old from west London who went from filming local rapping talent on the streets of Acton aged 16 to running a major online broadcaster covering comedy, sports and business as well as music. He helped break Ed Sheeran into the mainstream and has snagged interviews with the likes of Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars. Edwards appeared in last year's Sunday Times young rich list, valued at �6m.

Pitch A mix of hard-edged content ? rap freestyles delivered straight to camera by attitude-heavy grime artists ? and glitzier material: red-carpet reporting from movie premieres, backstage interviews with popstars and high-profile music videos.

Signature video Ed Sheeran ? You Need Me, I Don't Need You . The first of many SBTV videos Sheeran has performed in, this helped launch the singer-songwriter's career and, in return, pulled in more than 7 million views for Edwards's channel.

He says: "It works because I interviewed so many stars before they hit the limelight so people trust me. It's such a buzz for me to find upcoming artists that haven't yet been given a platform for their skills." LM

12 CRABSTICKZ
CHRIS KENDALL

Stats 292,000 subscribers; 13.5m views

Who is he? Self-styled internet comedian whose sharp, often very funny sketches have pricked the attention of Old Media stalwarts BBC and Channel 4. He says he makes videos instead of having sex: "My loss, your gain." When it was announced (incorrectly) in January that he was quitting YouTube, the news trended on Twitter.

Pitch With his good looks, smart material and natural skills as an actor and comedian, Kendall is an obvious candidate for a mainstream crossover.

Signature video Sherlock (Parody), in which the great detective solves the cases of Humpty Dumpty, Goldilocks and more.

He says: "You've got 80,000 people thinking, 'Oh, he's this crazy funny guy, he must be awesome to hang out with', when really all I do is play Call of Duty on a beanbag." TL

13 BOOKSANDQUILLS
SANN VLIEGENTHART

Stats 33,000 subscribers, 2m views

Who is she? A 24-year-old London-based "booktuber" (she talks about books on YouTube) from the Netherlands with an MA in English translation and literature. In 2011, she was selected for YouTube's NextUp development programme, which allowed her to "buy new equipment, make new friends and move to London", where she now lives. She also vlogs about beauty (at derpinaMODE) and travel (also at Booksandquills).

Pitch Fast-paced, unpretentious book chat aimed at teenage readers. Vliegenthart mainly focuses on young adult literature (Stephenie Meyer's The Host is a favourite) but occasionally casts a critical eye on adult fiction (The Road, The Virgin Suicides). "This guy certainly has a way with words," is her verdict on Michel de Montaigne.

Signature video Her review of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, the bestselling YA author and a big hero for Vliegenthart. Green's video blog with his brother Hank (aka the Vlogbrothers) was a major inspiration here.

She says: "Many of my friends have already stopped watching TV and turned to YouTube for tutorials, entertainment and advice. To me, a book recommendation from a fellow YouTuber is worth 10 times more than an ad or review in a newspaper. And instead of just watching a discussion, you can join in yourself." KF

14 PIXI2WOO
TANYA BURR

Stats 716,000 subscribers, 58m views

Who is she? 22-year-old Tanya films makeup tutorials, which usually aim to recreate popular celebrity makeup styles requested by her viewers. Burr was mentored by Pixiwoo, make-up artist Samantha Chapman, whose films were the first cosmetics vlogs to garner big traffic in the UK. Her boyfriend, Jim Chapman, is also building up a following as a male grooming and fashion vlogger.

Pitch The go-to woman if you want to learn precise techniques for recreating celebrity makeup looks. If you weren't aware that celebrities had bespoke makeup looks, or you are over the age of 16, this is not for you.

Signature video A step-by-step guide to recreating Mila Kunis's "smokey eye" look, which has been viewed 330,000 times.

She says: " I love speaking to my subscribers, who are mostly young girls like me. It feels like I am talking to my friends and every time I meet a subscriber they are always exactly the same, which is lovely." LM

15 DIGITALREV TV
KAI MAN WONG

Stats 568,000 subscribers, 123m views

Who is he? Describing himself as "an Asian dude with a British accent", Kai is 31, was brought up in Norwich and has an MA in film and media from Manchester University. He writes and presents a YouTube show for a Hong Kong-based camera review channel. Set up in 2007, DigitalRev TV is now the world's most subscribed and viewed photography channel on the internet, attracting some 30,000 new followers each month.

Pitch:Off-the-wall (but well-informed) commentary on the tech end of photography ? if you want a bit of humour injected into a hands-on review of the new Canon 35mm f/2 IS USM lens, for instance, look no further. The show also features a variety of how-to guides, and, as you'd expect, it's nicely shot.

Signature video How to Do Levitation Photography, in which Kai demonstrates how to make it look like you're flying in a photograph by jumping off walls and park benches in downtown Hong Kong, much to the bemusement of passers-by.

He says: "You start off with one great idea to get the wheels in motion. After that, you need a brilliant team and knowing which ways to steer to make it work. There, that was my crap car analogy of the day." KF

16 THELEAN MACHINES
JOHN CHAPMAN AND LEON BUSTIN

Stats 41,500 subscribers, 1.7m views

Who are they? A former carpenter (Chapman) and roof tiler (Bustin) from Norwich, who became personal trainers and, in October 2011, decided to share their expertise on YouTube, pulling in a muscular 41,000 subscribers in the process. They are now represented by Gleam Digital, a talent agency for social-media stars.

Pitch Strenuous workouts leavened by lots of cheeky-chappie banter. If you fancy more of the latter, they have a second channel for lighter material, including text message pranks, visits to their beloved Nando's and the obligatory Harlem Shake parody.

Signature video Taylor Lautner Six-pack Abs Workout, part of their understandably popular celebrity bodies series. This one shows you how to achieve the "amazing" abdominal muscles of the hunky Twilight star.

They say: "In pretty much every video there is something we don't like, but that is what keeps you improving your content. One thing we could pinpoint is over-complicating things. Not everyone wants to know the chemical structure of a carrot, they want to know why to eat it and when." KF

17 EMMABLACKERY
EMMA BLACKERY

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Stats 170,000 subscribers, 4.4m views

Who is she? A 21-year-old from Essex who gained a following by reading Fifty Shades of Grey out loud on YouTube and graduated to telling subscribers about the joys and humiliations of early adulthood and anything else that comes to mind. She started the channel last May to draw attention to her music career. Now she's represented by ChannelFlip and has started a vlog about computer games (emmafailsatgaming).

Pitch Tongue-in-cheek life tips on a wide range of subjects, from meeting the parents to failing at job interviews, peppered with embarrassing anecdotes from her own life. It's worth trawling back through the videos just to see how many times Blackery's hair colour has changed over the past 11 months.

Signature video Unsurprisingly, the video entitled Awkward Sexy Teenage Moments is her most popular by a wide margin. Blackery doesn't hold back on the details: "You know where this is going," she says at one point, "but I'm still going to tell you."

She says: "If I can help just one sad, confused teenager going through school without any idea of what they want to do, who they are, how to make friends ? then it'll all be worth it. Cheesy, but true." KF

18 PERIODIC VIDEOS
BRADY HARAN

Stats 232,000 subscribers, 39.7m views

Who is he? An Australian film-maker who left the BBC in 2009 when he realised he could make a better living producing content independently. Now has 12 YouTube channels and has made more than 1,500 videos about maths and science, earning him a Webby award and a Royal Society prize.

Pitch On Periodic Videos, the gratifyingly wild-haired professor Martyn Poliakoff (brother of TV director Stephen) shares his enthusiasm about all matters chemical. The pair started out making videos about each of the 118 elements in the Periodic Table. ("With a few hours of work," said Poliakoff, "I have lectured to more students than I have reached in my entire career.") Later, due to its popularity, they broadened the series out to talk about everything from slow-motion musket firing to the chemical properties of caffeine.

Signature video Gold Bullion Vault, in which the pair are admitted to the Bank of England's holiest of holies, which gives Poliakoff the excuse to calculate the value of his weight in gold (roughly �2.5m).

He says: "The world is changing fast and you no longer have to work for a Charlie Big Potatoes media organisation for people to take you seriously. The old media should be paying attention to what's happening on YouTube because people are getting more views than them with videos that are made for a tiny fraction of the cost? It is simple mathematics." KF

19 FOODFORLOUIS
LOUIS COLE

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Stats 248,000 subscribers, 18.5m views

Who is he? A 29-year-old charity worker from Surrey whose online success is based on eating dangerous and disgusting animals while they're still alive ? or, in the case of his roadkill series, when they're pungently dead. His stunts have attracted criticism from the RSPCA and Peta, who questioned Cole's psychological wellbeing. He also runs a travel vlog ? "the one I'm more passionate about" ? called Fun For Louis.

Pitch Stomach-churning feats performed by a good-looking guy with dreads? It has all the ingredients of a YouTube success story (other ingredients include live scorpions, a raw deer's penis, four pig's eyeballs and 10 blended-up mice). What's impressive is Cole's unfailing good cheer in the face of so much unpleasantness.

Signature video Eating Huge Ragworm, in which Louis tries to eat three vicious ragworms and they try to eat him back, biting him as he stuffs them into his mouth. Vomiting ensues. He washes it all down with a nice glass of white wine.

He says: "Some of my friends think I'm an attention whore, but I don't think that's it. At the moment, I'm not saying anything particularly productive with this channel, but it'll be interesting to see where this goes." KF

20 JACKSGAP
JACK AND FINN HARRIES

Stats 1.5m subscribers, 64m views

Who are they? Indecently good-looking identical twin brothers. Indecently well connected, too: Michael Frayn and Claire Tomalin are grandparents, and their father is Andy Harries, a Bafta-winning producer.

Pitch The rising stars of British YouTube. Jack posted his first video blog in June 2011, but ratings really took a boost when he was joined in front of the camera by Finn. 88% of their subscribers are female, aged 13 to 17.

Signature video Twins Attempt Cinnamon Challenge. As a bonus, see if they can each eat nine Ferrero Rocher in a minute.

Jack says: "It's crazy. I've had fan mail from Indonesia, America, all over the world." TL

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