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This morning, my daughter’s hand got stuck in a hotel lift door. Thankfully, with a little handiwork and the help of a crowbar, she was freed relatively unscathed. The hotel staff immediately fetched ice. Despite knowing that ice may do injuries more harm than good, I held the ice against her swollen hand because it […]
After a breast cancer survivor has had a mastectomy or a lumpectomy, she usually has new needs in a bra. Mastectomy bras have special built-in pockets where you can opt to insert a breast prosthesis (a form shaped like a breast) on one or both sides. This can allow you to get a more symmetrical […]
Lead isn’t just in your water: Toxic metal in the soil children play in may drive up their blood levels and raise risks for low IQ and heart disease, study suggests Lead exposure raises the risks children will have low IQs, do poorly in school and develop heart disease or cancer later life Young children […]
Mothers-to-be who are stressed are more likely to have a daughter, finds study Only 31% of women showing physical stress, such as comfort eating, had a boy Only 40% psychologically stressed, experiencing anxiety, have a boy Scientists said male foetuses are more vulnerable to stress hormones If you’re trying to get pregnant and want to have […]
K-pop star and former f(x) band member Sulli, Choi Jin-ri, was found dead at her home in South Korea. The police investigation is ongoing, but at this time her cause of death is apparent suicide. Sulli was outspoken about cyber bullying and reportedly dealt with severe depression. Choi Jin-ri, best known by her K-pop stage […]
The researchers also stressed on the positive impact of using coffee bean by-products on the environment. A new study suggests that unused coffee bean extracts can help reduce fat-induced inflammation in the cells and improve glucose absorption and insulin sensitivity. As per the food science and human nutrition researchers at the University of Illinois, when […]
Steve Pemberton, 52, is an award-winning actor and writer and his talent has been seen on television shows such as Benidorm, Doctor Who, Shameless, Happy Valley and Blackpool. He will be seen on the BBC show, Pointless Celebrities with Michale Sheen and Mark Benton this weekend. When Steve was 25 he suffered a heart attack […]
The poet William Blake did it dreamily, psychiatrist Sigmund Freud languidly, and physicist Albert Einstein almost religiously. Of all human activities few are so readily credited with enhancing the power of the mind as going for a good walk. However, those who assume that strolling along at a gentle pace is the hallmark of superior […]
Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy as part of settlement: Report FOX Business’ Susan Li reports on Purdue Pharma’s filing for bankruptcy. Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical company that makes the painkiller OxyContin, scored a major victory in court, as a judge has halted lawsuits against the company for six months in hopes of finalizing a settlement over the […]
Let's be honest: There are already enough things on your to-do list when you're pregnant—but getting you flu shot should be one of them. Unfortunately, not all moms-to-be are rushing out to get that seasonal jab: A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently found that only just over half of pregnant […]