It became more common for authorities to charge women with crimes related to their pregnancies after the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022, a new study found — even if they’re almost never accused of violating abortion bans. In the year after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the nationwide right to abortion in its … Read more
A transgender man who lost £2,000 raised by the public when his top surgery in Turkey fell through has said an anaesthetist was “fatphobic” when they blocked his “life-changing” treatment from taking place. Elliot Webster-Mockett, 34, a British Sign Language interpreter trainee living in Glasgow with his spouse Bea, 34, came out as trans in … Read more
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 24, 2016. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Bayer’s (formerly Monsanto) Roundup, is an herbicide like no other, as more tons of it have been sprayed worldwide than any other herbicide before it. Writing in Environmental Sciences Europe, scientists noted that in the U.S. … Read more
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity — especially women — has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research. The U.S. obesity rate is about 40%, according to a 2021-2023 survey of about 6,000 people. Nearly 1 in 10 of those surveyed … Read more
(The Hill) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it has approved the first flu vaccine that can be self-administered, with this version being a nasal spray as opposed to an injection. The vaccine FluMist, manufactured by MedImmune, which was acquired by AstraZeneca in 2007, was first approved by the FDA in 2003 … Read more
This Morning chef Shivi Ramoutar has shared why adding a little kick to your meal could boost your health in many ways, including weight loss. Discussing her new go-to food, the chef said she currently “couldn’t get enough” of spicy kimchi, and loved tucking into it even more so knowing it’s benefits. Made in various … Read more
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a naturally occurring compound in the brain, involved in key physiological processes such as sleep regulation and muscle tone. As a physiologic neurotransmitter, GHB has been explored for its therapeutic potential on the central nervous system (CNS), particularly in treating conditions like alcohol withdrawal and sleep disorders.1 Unfortunately, despite its legitimate medical … Read more
MIAMI — When Oliver Burkhardt underwent leukemia treatment at age 9, he’d enter the hospital wearing his patch-covered denim jacket. Pokemon. Superman. NASA. Police, fire, military. Classic rock bands. About 50 patches sewn on by his parents, selected from thousands sent by well-wishers worldwide after his dad made a social media request. The jacket became … Read more
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Born with a genetic eye disease, Tyler Wilfong knew from a young age he’d eventually lose his vision. Bit by bit, it became more difficult for the Lincolnton man to see. Then, he received gene therapy at Duke, and it changed his view. One of the most beautiful sights a parent … Read more
A gastroenterologist has revealed all the fruits you need to start including in your diet to help with constipation and bloating. Telling his 1.7 million followers what they can do to help tackle these issues, Dr. Joseph Salhab aka @thestomachdoc said that he has some “favourite fruits that will help you move”. So what are … Read more
