Frankie Davies 
Alfie pictured with his mum Lucy (Image: Family handout/MEN) A devastated mum has shared her heartbreak after her son died suddenly when an undiagnosed condition left him severely malnourished. “Beautiful and happy”- Alfie Antony Nicholls passed away at the age of just seven following a cardiac arrest. Alfie was non-verbal and autistic and suffering from … Read more
Puberty can be a tough time for any kid. But it might be harder on those with central precocious puberty (CPP). That’s when kids show signs of sexual maturity early. In general, CPP is when puberty starts before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys. Kids with CPP – which is more … Read more
WASHINGTON — In a new twist to the fight over abortion access, congressional Republicans are trying to block a Biden administration spending rule that they say will cut off millions of dollars to anti-abortion counseling centers. The rule would prohibit states from sending federal funds earmarked for needy Americans to so-called “crisis pregnancy centers,” which … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a new twist to the fight over abortion access, congressional Republicans are trying to block a Biden administration spending rule that they say will cut off millions of dollars to anti-abortion counseling centers. The rule would prohibit states from sending federal funds earmarked for needy Americans to so-called “crisis pregnancy centers,” … Read more
A bloated tummy in the morning may not be the best start to your day. If your bloating isn’t caused by a condition, like a food intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but rather certain foods you eat, picking the right foods at breakfast could prevent you from bloating. Dr Joseph Salhab is a US-based … Read more
It was a hot July day in Nashville. Sekou Writes, a 51-year-old writer based in New York, had just given a speech at a graduation ceremony for a youth summer program he had been leading. He stepped down from the podium when everything froze. “I dropped the [paper] program that I had been holding,” Writes … Read more
In yesterday’s article, I reviewed the immensely concerning data that emerged throughout the SSRI antidepressant trials. Sadly, rather than this data being listened to, it was given a pass by the FDA, a pattern we have tragically seen occur with numerous highly lucrative pharmaceuticals. In my eyes, three things stand out about the SSRI saga. … Read more
FRANKFORT, Ky. — For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for around-the-clock diaper duty, a bill with bipartisan support in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a hefty expense. The measure would exempt diapers from the state’s 6% sales tax. Senators from both parties have signed on as … Read more
The Quaker Oats Company has added two dozen additional types of granola bars, cereals and snack foods to a December recall over possible salmonella contamination. The company, which is owned by PepsiCo., announced the additional recall in the U.S. and Canada on Thursday. The expanded recall includes Quaker Chewy Granola Bars and Cereals, Cap’n Crunch … Read more
Health experts have issued a warning as a new Covid strain seems to be more contagious than other variants. Nicknamed ‘Juno’, the JN.1 strain is partly responsible for a massive spike in coronavirus cases in the UK over the festive period. The variant was first detected in Luxembourg in August last year, but was then … Read more
