There is more to a belly button than meets the eye — literally. The medical term for a belly button is navel, and it’s where your umbilical cord was attached to you. The umbilical cord is severed at birth to leave just a small clamped stump that progressively withers and falls away a week or … Read more
Sometimes, when making off-hand funny comments on social media, we can end up finding out more than we bargained for. When @GoldenVision90 took to X, formerly Twitter, to make a joke about his latest GP trip, he likely expected to get a few likes and acknowledgements of his sense of humour. But instead, he found … Read more
Influencers are urging fans to avoid some ‘dangerous’ sun creams – but experts strongly disagree. With summer just around the corner, many Brits will be slapping on SPF to bask in some very overdue sun. But so-called online health gurus are now casting doubt on some of our trusted protectant lotions, amid claims they are … Read more
Belly buttons, if not properly cleaned, can harbour a horrid odour that anyone would wish to sidestep. Often neglected, the navel demands meticulous care during one’s grooming routine. In its absence, olfactory repugnance might ensue but there’s more than just the foul scent to beware of, warns a medical practitioner. Dr Geeta Yadav took to … Read more
When it comes to eating a healthy diet, it can sometimes seem confusing to know the best way to go about it because of all the different types of diet-plans and all the information out there. In recent years, consuming carbohydrates has been somewhat maligned, with some diets telling you to ditch the carbs in … Read more
A doctor has revealed an easy way to prevent smelly armpits when deodorant just isn’t enough. Dr Sina Ghadiri, who goes by Dr Sina on TikTok, regularly shares helpful skincare and hygiene tips on the platform, where he has amassed a staggering 84.8K followers. In a recent video Dr Sina revealed those who were worried … Read more
Lauren Frake, elderly care expert at Taking Care Personal Alarms, said in a press release: “We understand how challenging it can be to care for someone who is suffering from dementia, and the strain of finding suitable activities or hobbies for them.” “Maintaining physical and cognitive functions is important to keep the brain stimulated, and … Read more
More than 30,000 medication errors were reported last year leading to 21 patient deaths and serious harm of 27 others, new research reveals. In total 5,500 patients were in some way damaged by mistakes in the prescription process, such as being given the wrong drug, the wrong dosage, or not being supplied with medicine when … Read more
Cereal is a favourite amongst us Brits as a breakfast food. Tasty and convenient, it can be a quick way to start the day without bothering with recipes and lots of ingredients. While this may therefore seem like the best option it might not actually be as nutritious as you might think. There are things … Read more
