‘Perfectly sane by day, but transformed into disturbed alien creatures by night.’ In 2003, the Observer investigated, not werewolves, but parasomniacs. Believed in the ancient world to signal demonic possession or mental illness, parasomnia makes sufferers behave in ways they never would when awake: they ‘can wake up covered in bruises and blood, but with … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine — Their costumes are put on with surgical precision: Floppy hats, foam noses, bright clothes, and a ukulele with multicolored nylon strings. Moments later, in a beige hospital ward normally filled with the beeping sounds of medical machinery, there are bursts of giggles and silly singing. As Ukraine’s medical facilities come under pressure … Read more
(NewsNation) — The number of women charged with pregnancy-related crimes hit a record high in the year following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to remove the national right to an abortion in June 2022. Advocacy group Pregnancy Justice compiled pregnancy-related prosecutions between the ruling and June 2023. That period … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons under pressure from state officials who have labeled certain instruction on contraception, anatomy and consent as inappropriate for students. Officials from the Florida Department of Education, led by an appointee of Republican Gov. … Read more
Be careful with high-protein foods (Image: Pexels) The latest UK Gut Health Report by Holland and Barrett has revealed that 58% of Brits have suffered from gut health issues, with 45% confessing these problems have persisted for over three months. The gut plays a crucial role in digesting and absorbing food, including essential nutrients necessary … Read more
UNITED NATIONS — Dr. Felipe Paullier is quick to say he doesn’t speak for the world’s roughly 2 billion tweens, teens and young adults. But as the United Nations’ first assistant secretary-general for youth affairs, he’s tasked with advocating for young people and their concerns to be incorporated into the organization’s work — a goal … Read more
(NewsNation) — 29% of Americans don’t have enough iron in their bodies, or the iron isn’t doing what it’s supposed to in their bodies, according to a new study. The study of more than 8,000 adults conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found that 14% have absolute iron deficiency, and 15% have functional iron … Read more
According to gynaecologists, too many women in the UK delay seeing their doctor for advice about new symptoms because of embarrassment or lack of knowledge about their bodies. To help demystify the subject, we’ve asked the experts to talk us through everything they want women to know. The right words: Research shows that many women … Read more
Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall. That’s if their plan is even still available in 2025. More than a million people will probably have to find new coverage as major insurers cut costs and pull back from markets for Medicare Advantage plans, the privately run version … Read more
It’s estimated that there are 13 million women in the UK currently going through perimenopause or menopause, and for many, the symptoms they experience, including hot flushes, brain fog and anxiety, can have a significant impact on their life. One survey, commissioned by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, found that 53 per cent … Read more
