Expert’s trick to beat constipation – will get you going to the bathroom in 30 minutes

Expert’s trick to beat constipation – will get you going to the bathroom in 30 minutes

Most people poo on average anywhere between three times a day to three times a week. It is a necessary bodily function to help expel any undigested food and other waste products. While many of us have what we consider a regular routine when it comes to opening our bowels, this can vary for a … Read more

What It’s Like to Have Nasal Polyp Surgery

What It’s Like to Have Nasal Polyp Surgery

Bruce Black is no stranger to sinus trouble. He’s had it for much of his adult life, thanks to hay fever, asthma, and nasal polyps. Nasal polyps are teardrop-shaped growths that can form anywhere in your nose or sinuses. They aren’t cancer, but can wreak havoc on your nasal passages. Black’s first surgery to remove … Read more

Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for IVF providers

Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for IVF providers

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers, who face public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, are nearing approval of immunity legislation to shield providers from the fall out of a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children. Committees in the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama Senate on Tuesday will debate legislation … Read more

White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden, ending a pandemic vestige

White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden, ending a pandemic vestige

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Monday lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement for those who plan to be in close contact with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses, bringing to an end the last coronavirus prevention protocol at the White House. The White House said the change aligns its policies … Read more

‘My son is UK’s youngest dementia sufferer – he’s 22 but has brain of 70-year-old’

‘My son is UK’s youngest dementia sufferer – he’s 22 but has brain of 70-year-old’

A mum has shared her heartache after her son was diagnosed with dementia at the age of just 22. Sam Fairbairn, 47, believes that her son Andre Yarham is the youngest person in Britain to be diagnosed with the devastating disease. Sam, who used to work as a coach driver, has quit her job to … Read more

Why Do I Have Nasal Polyps?

Why Do I Have Nasal Polyps?

You might be tempted to ignore symptoms like congestion, runny nose, and itchy eyes, thinking they’re due to seasonal allergies or a cold. And most often, they are. But if they last for a long time, these symptoms could mean you have nasal polyps. Nasal polyps are noncancerous growths in your nose and sinuses, often … Read more

Thousands of Korean doctors face license suspensions as Seoul moves to prosecute strike leaders

Thousands of Korean doctors face license suspensions as Seoul moves to prosecute strike leaders

SEOUL, South Korea — Thousands of striking junior doctors in South Korea faced proceedings to suspend their medical licenses Tuesday, as authorities are pushing for police investigations targeting leaders of the walkouts that have disrupted hospital operations. Nearly 9,000 of South Korea’s 13,000 medical interns and residents have been refusing to work for the last … Read more

Thousands of Korean doctors face license suspensions as Seoul moves to prosecute strike leaders

Thousands of Korean doctors face license suspensions as Seoul moves to prosecute strike leaders

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of striking junior doctors in South Korea faced proceedings to suspend their medical licenses Tuesday, as authorities are pushing for police investigations targeting leaders of the walkouts that have disrupted hospital operations. Nearly 9,000 of South Korea’s 13,000 medical interns and residents have been refusing to work for the … Read more

Health minister ‘deeply concerned’ about rise of measles cases in Canada – National

Health minister ‘deeply concerned’ about rise of measles cases in Canada – National

As measles continues its slow spread across communities in the country, health officials are urging Canadians to stay vigilant and keep their vaccinations up-to-date. Speaking at a media conference on Monday, Health Minister Mark Holland said he is “deeply concerned” with the global measles outbreak and its potential impact on Canada. “We’re seeing a lot … Read more