Frankie Davies

The surprising food that could improve your sleep, according to sleep charity

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While fruit is usually a no-go for dinner thanks to its high content of fructose, there might be an exception to this rule, especially when it comes to sleep. Eating this inexpensive fruit before bedtime could be the key to a good night’s sleep, according to a charity specialising in sleep support. The Sleep Charity … Read more

For transgender youth in crisis, hospitals sometimes compound the trauma

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Four days of waiting in UNC Hospitals’ psychiatric emergency room left Callum Bradford desperate for an answer to one key question. With knots in his stomach, the transgender teen asked: “Will I be placed in a girls’ unit?” Yes. The answer provoked one of the worst anxiety attacks Callum had ever … Read more

Gloomy weather got you down? How to navigate seasonal affective disorder – National

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For many Canadians, a look outside their window this week will reveal a gloomy sight. Grey skies are all too common in the winter months when the days are shorter than ever. So is seasonal affective disorder (SAD). According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), SAD is a type of seasonal depression. … Read more

Three ‘subtle’ symptoms of diabetes you might not be aware of

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A doctor has outlined three subtle warning signs of diabetes. Diabetes symptoms are often classed as general and don’t necessarily make you feel ill, leaving many patients oblivious to something being wrong. This makes symptom awareness front and centre. Fortunately, Dr Monica Peres Oikeh took to her TikTok to highlight three red flags you might … Read more

For transgender youth in crisis, hospitals sometimes compound the trauma

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Four days of waiting under the flickering fluorescent lights of UNC Hospitals’ emergency room left Callum Bradford desperate for an answer to one key question. The transgender teen from Chapel Hill needed mental health care after overdosing on prescription drugs. He was about to be transferred to another hospital because the … Read more

The Air Force said its nuclear missile capsules were safe. But toxins lurked, documents show

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A large pool of dark liquid festering on the floor. No fresh air. Computer displays that would overheat and ooze out a fishy-smelling gel that nauseated the crew. Asbestos readings 50 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s safety standards. These are just some of the past toxic risks that were in … Read more

‘I’m a doctor – here’s one food that could help fight cancer’

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Research continues to deepen the understanding of how specific lifestyle decisions can influence your risk of developing cancer. Fortunately, healthy dietary choices could help to reduce your chances of developing the deadly condition. A doctor has revealed a popular vegetable packed with a potent phytochemical that could do this with gusto. Dr Tim Tiutan, an … Read more

Documents show toxins in Air Force nuclear missile capsules

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WASHINGTON — A large pool of dark liquid festering on the floor. No fresh air. Computer displays that would overheat and ooze out a fishy-smelling gel that nauseated the crew. Asbestos readings 50 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s safety standards. These are just some of the past toxic risks that were in the … Read more

SmileDirectClub is shutting down. Where does that leave its customers?

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NEW YORK (AP) — Just months after filing for bankruptcy, SmileDirectClub announced it was shutting down its global operations and halting its teeth-aligner treatments. That leaves existing SmileDirectClub customers with a lot of questions and few available answers. The company is offering no more customer care support and few details about possible refunds are available … Read more