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Two newborn babies who died in a Glasgow maternity hospital had been infected with a rare bacterium that has never been seen before in Scotland. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde announced on 31 January that the two premature babies had died at the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital. The health board has now confirmed they had […]
The flu vaccine is so far proving more effective in children than in adults in the UK, mid-season figures suggest. The nasal spray flu vaccine is 87% effective in children aged two to 17 against the main circulating flu strain, influenza A(H1N1)pmd09, Public Health England data indicates. Meanwhile, the flu vaccine is 39% effective against […]
Pop star-turned-vicar the Reverend Richard Coles has credited a mental health hospital for saving his life when he was 17. The former Communards keyboard player said he was an inpatient at St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton when he had an episode of clinical depression. Mr Coles said he was coming to terms with his sexuality […]
Funny how a minor stomach ache turns into a deadly illness in just one click of a search button, isn’t it? Many people turn to the internet to self-diagnose themselves when something feels off ― despite experts’ countless warnings to be wary when doing so. That curiosity then leads to a rabbit hole of different […]
Almost exactly a year ago, professional figure skaters-slash-siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani, enthralled the judges, live audience, and TV viewers across the world with their ice dancing routines at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Their mesmerizing synchronization, on-ice chemistry, and nearly flawless execution earned the "ShibSibs" two bronze medals, plus legions of online fans. […]
Kovaleva_Ka/Shutterstock One spring day, thankfully not too long from now, once the flowers have begun to open, a bee will hover and zip through your yard and dive-bomb your picnic table. While you’re thinking about avoiding a sting, that bee is focused on something else entirely: me. A honeybee has about six weeks to live. […]
What started as a humble hot dog stand grew into a national chain inspired by the changing times of the 1950s. QualityHD/Shutterstock When Troy Smith returned home from World War II, he was eager to start his own business. So he bought a hot dog and root beer stand called the Top Hat Drive-In near […]
Lentils via amazon.com “My parents have been attempting to get me to try these for a very long time. I shouldn’t have ‘judged a book by its cover.’ These have an amazing flavor and I would say a mild spice. We cook them with jalapeño sausage cut into to bite-sized pieces, sautéed onion, and jalapeño, […]
Giselle Potter for Reader's Digest It’s eight o’clock on a cold spring night. Our apartment has been hit by a cyclone—the handiwork of a young, energetic child. Every bit of furniture is draped with paper chains, scissors, and Scotch tape, modeling clay, piles of acorns, and party favors. I’m so tired tonight. I’ve been on crutches […]
Can lupus cause hair loss? Answer From April Chang-Miller, M.D. Unfortunately, yes. Lupus causes widespread inflammation that usually involves your skin—particularly on your face and scalp. Lupus can cause the hair on your scalp to gradually thin out, although a few people lose clumps of hair. Loss of eyebrow, eyelash, beard, and body hair also […]
One in 13 young people in England and Wales experiences post-traumatic stress disorder by the age of 18, the first research of its kind suggests. A study of more than 2,000 18-year-olds found nearly a third had experienced trauma in childhood. And a quarter of these then developed PTSD, which can cause insomnia, flashbacks and […]
Everyday Wellness What could be unhealthy about popping vitamins, brushing your teeth, or eating more fiber? But these good-for-you habits could take a toll on your health if you’re not careful. Drinking wine for a healthy heart iStock/pidjoe Vino’s heart-health perks are a good justification to imbibe, but it’s still important to stick to one […]
My son was just 12 weeks old when the first pregnancy test came back positive. So did the second one. And the third. And the blood test. “I really don’t think I’m pregnant,” I told my doctor. I’d chosen him for his laid-back vibes and sense of humor, which I loved during my labor and […]
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(Reuters Health) – Youth 12 to 14 years old who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) are much more likely to die by suicide than their heterosexual peers, a disparity that persists but becomes less pronounced by early adulthood, a U.S. study suggests. While 24 percent of the suicide deaths in the 12 […]