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Each person’s body and mind react to pregnancy, childbirth and its aftermath differently. As with any major life change, adjusting to motherhood can be difficult, especially when other factors may affect how you cope. It’s important to know when certain behaviors should be addressed with therapy or medical attention. Postpartum depression is one of these factors […]
Food Kelly BryantJul 31 Have you taken a trip down the chip aisle at your local grocery store lately? The shelves are bursting with flavors that go well beyond basic barbecue, sour cream and onion, and salt and vinegar. Here are some of the wildest chips around that you’ll definitely want to devour. Lay’s New […]
More than 100 Americans die of opioid overdoses each day, but there’s one group for which the epidemic has been especially deadly: recently released inmates. The two weeks immediately after release is a particularly dangerous period for the formerly incarcerated, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health in July, which analyzed data on […]
Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 1/4cup fresh basil, finely chopped 1ounce Parmesan, finely chopped Pinch of lemon zest Juice of ½ lemon 1 1/2tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt Pepper 1 12-inch whole wheat baguette 8ounces tilapia, skin removed, cut in rough 1-inch pieces 1cup cherry tomatoes, chopped Directions In a small bowl, […]
Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 1tablespoon olive oil, divided 2 large eggs, beaten 1 small bulb fennel, cored and chopped 2cups baby spinach, packed 3cups cooked wild rice 1cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2tablespoons fresh basil, chopped Directions In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. When oil is […]
Nothing says summer quite like corn on the cob. Sure, the yellow veggie isn't as glamorous as other seasonal produce, like tomatoes or peaches, but it's just as important. Think about it: Have you ever been to a backyard barbecue, beach party, or summer gathering that wasn't serving corn on the cob? I definitely haven't. […]
Women are being warned against risky cosmetic “rejuvenating” procedures to reshape and tighten the vagina. Experts say the “therapies”, offered by some private clinics in the UK and the US, pose a serious risk of burns, scarring and recurring pain. Typically during these procedures, a probe is inserted into the vagina to heat or laser […]
Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 2 tilapia fillets (skinless, about 4 ounces each) Salt Pepper 2tablespoons olive oil, divided 2cups cooked wild rice 3cups packed baby spinach Pinch of lemon zest 1/2 lemon, juiced Directions Pat fish dry with paper towels and season on all sides with salt and pepper. In a […]
Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 2 small bulbs fennel, each cut in 8 wedges 1pint cherry tomatoes 1tablespoon olive oil Salt Pepper 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained 1/4cup fresh basil, chopped 2ounces Parmesan, shredded Directions Heat oven to 400° and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. On the […]
Medication errors refer to mistakes in prescribing, dispensing, and giving medications. They injure hundreds of thousands of people every year in the United States. Yet most medication errors can be prevented. How can you protect yourself and your family? One of the best ways to reduce your risk of a medication error is to take […]
Jay Lawrence, an energetic truck driver in his late 30s, was driving a semitrailer across a bridge when the brakes failed. To avoid plowing into the car in front of him, he swerved sideways and slammed the truck into a wall, fracturing his back. For more than 25 years, he struggled with the resulting pain. […]
NHS patients switched to cheaper medicines are being told the cost-saving exercise is not compromising care. The “better value” treatments, for conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers, are just as safe and effective, NHS Improvement says. 1 Hospitals that changed their prescribing saved the health service £324m last financial year. More swaps and savings […]
More than half of 18 to 34-year-olds feel that reality TV and social media have a negative effect on how they see their bodies, a survey has found. The ComRes survey of 2,000 British adults for BBC 5 Live also suggested that younger people were more likely to consider having cosmetic surgery. Some 35% of […]
Condom maker Durex has recalled some of its products sold in the UK and Ireland over fears they could split. Ten batches of its non-latex Real Feel and Latex Free condoms with expiry dates between December 2020 and February 2021 are not passing “stringent shelf-life tests”. As a result, they could burst if used towards […]
Kiersten HickmanJul 30 When asked what her guilty pleasure food was, the Duchess of Sussex didn’t even hesitate. James Gourley/Shutterstock There are many things we love about Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. She’s a huge foodie (her official wedding menu attested to that), a strong advocate for causes close to her heart, and the brand-new wife of […]