Your friendships enrich your life. They’re good for your health, too. Studies show that people who have good friends and good relationships are healthier, happier and may live longer. That’s why maintaining your social life might be the perfect supplement to your ulcerative colitis care. “Whether you have IBD or not, social isolation is not … Read more
ATLANTA — A former Democratic congressman running for Georgia State Supreme Court filed a federal lawsuit Monday claiming a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about abortion. John Barrow sued hours ahead of a deadline to reply to a complaint that he is violating state judicial ethics rules and that he … Read more
(NewsNation) — A dairy farmworker who is the first reported human case of avian influenza, or “bird flu,” recorded in the state of Texas did not experience fever, feverishness or respiratory symptoms last month, according to scientists. A new report published by the The New England Journal of Medicine Friday said while the farmer had … Read more
After years of persistent shortages, Canadians can now access Wegovy, an on-label weight loss medication, made by the same manufacturers of Ozempic. Novo Nordisk’s drug officially hit the shelves on Monday, marking its availability despite being greenlit in Canada since 2021. Wegovy’s arrival holds promise for those battling obesity and diabetes. Yet, as excitement brews, … Read more
When Rebecca Grandison’s nine-year-old son Wilf gets back from school, there is no crashing on the sofa and turning on the television. Instead, he has a tough drill. He changes his clothes straightaway, carefully washes his face, and applies Vaseline to the inside of his nostrils. Then all the windows are shut and Wilf has … Read more
May 6, 2024 –Megan Tavares was at the grocery store when her doctor called to tell her to get to the hospital immediately. Blood tests had shown that Tavares, who was 39 weeks pregnant, had a rare condition linked to preeclampsia. Her baby needed to be delivered right away. Nine hours later, Tavares, a social … Read more
A Virginia judge has signed off on a prosecutor’s request to withdraw charges against five more people in connection with the 2023 death of Irvo Otieno, a young man who was pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes while being admitted to a state psychiatric hospital. Judge Joseph Teefy of Dinwiddie Circuit Court on … Read more
Gummies are a popular way to take supplements and vitamins of all varieties, but if you have lots of them at home, you need to make sure you store them safely, as you would medicine, says nutritionist Rob Hobson. “Make sure gummies are kept away from kids as these look like sweets and so can ebe very … Read more
Holidays and other celebrations are a time to slow down and enjoy yourself with family and friends. Many times, they also include lots of delicious foods and drinks. For people living with an inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis, or UC, special events can mean digestive troubles. Certain foods, combined with holiday stress, are a … Read more
LONDON — Ceremonial gun salutes rang out across London under soggy skies Monday to mark the anniversary of the coronation of King Charles III. Smoke blasted from the barrels of six large horse-drawn guns in a 41-gun salute in Green Park, next to Buckingham Palace, at noon. An hour later, three guns cracked off a … Read more
