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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, accounting for almost 18 million fatalities every year. It refers to conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system including coronary heart disease, strokes and heart failure. And within the UK it is just as deadly, contributing to around a quarter of all deaths. Therefore, being … Read more
Dementia is a syndrome, which is a group of symptoms, related to the progressive decline of the brain. Most common in people over the age of 65, though it can affect anyone of any age. Due to the nature of dementia, the symptom we most commonly think of is memory loss. And as the condition … Read more
