Five foods you probably didn’t know could raise your risk of heart disease

Five foods you probably didn’t know could raise your risk of heart disease

Ultra processed living is a new way of life for many people in Britain. In a new survey of more than 2,000 people, eight out of 10 people said their diet was made up of ultra processed foods (UPFs). The research by Viridian Nutrition also highlighted the fact three quarters of people think they consume … Read more

New Hampshire Senate rejects enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution

New Hampshire Senate rejects enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution

CONCORD, N.H. — Another attempt to enshrine abortion rights in the New Hampshire Constitution failed Thursday, this time in the Senate. State law prohibits abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy except when the mother’s health or life is in danger or there is a fatal fetal anomaly. The Republican-led House earlier this month voted 193-184 … Read more

Iowa's abortion providers now have some guidance for the paused 6-week ban, if it is upheld

Iowa's abortion providers now have some guidance for the paused 6-week ban, if it is upheld

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s medical board on Thursday approved some guidance abortion providers would need to follow if the state’s ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy is upheld by the Iowa Supreme Court. The restrictive abortion law is currently on hold as the court considers Gov. Kim Reynolds ‘ … Read more

Case of measles found in Ontario child with recent travel history

Case of measles found in Ontario child with recent travel history

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Peel Public Health said it has confirmed a case of measles in an Ontario child who has a recent history of international travel. “Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are not immunized or have not previously had measles,” PPH said. Those … Read more

Neuroscientist shares three drinks that ‘make your skin look older’

Neuroscientist shares three drinks that ‘make your skin look older’

Looking older is an inevitable part of the ageing process. While this affects everyone, and is perfectly natural many people try to avoid wrinkles and dry, damaged skin as best they can. It is thought the global anti-ageing market was worth a whopping $62bn (around £49bn) in 2021, with this expected to increase over the … Read more

Major Depressive Disorder: How I Manage

Major Depressive Disorder: How I Manage

By Deborah Serani, PsyD, as told to Hallie Levine When it comes to talking about how depression affects relationships, I’m the expert. And it’s not just because I’m a psychologist. I’ve lived with major depressive disorder since I was 19. I not only work on this issue with my patients, but I encounter it in … Read more

South Korean doctors rally against government plans to increase the number of medical students

South Korean doctors rally against government plans to increase the number of medical students

SEOUL, South Korea — Hundreds of South Korean doctors rallied in the capital, Seoul, and other cities on Thursday against a government plan to boost the number of medical students. Doctors’ groups say increasing the number of medical students by 2,000 starting in 2025 is too steep. They want officials to instead use available resources … Read more

Coping With Small Frustrations Tips To Overcome Irritation

Coping With Small Frustrations Tips To Overcome Irritation

As the adage goes, “don’t sweat the small stuff.” But that might be easier said than done for many of us. “It’s not uncommon to become upset over small things sometimes,” Nicole Raines, a licensed marriage and family therapist, told HuffPost. “Especially after the collective past few years that we have lived through, the uncertainty … Read more

My girlfriend has a favourite sexual position – which I don’t enjoy. How can I tell her? | Life and style

My girlfriend has a favourite sexual position – which I don’t enjoy. How can I tell her? | Life and style

During sex, my beautiful and brilliant new girlfriend often initiates the reverse cowgirl position – in other words, she is on top and facing away from me. She enjoys it, but I never cared much for this practice. It doesn’t allow for the intimacy and kissing of face-to-face positions or the full skin contact of … Read more