The pancreas is an organ found in the abdomen, just behind the stomach. Its main functions are to help with the digestion of food and control blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common type of cancer in the UK, but the fifth most deadly. It accounts for almost 10,000 deaths every year. Part … Read more
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a tax relief package on Oct. 4. Among other things, it expanded a child and family tax credit. Steve LeBlanc/AP hide caption toggle caption Steve LeBlanc/AP Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a tax relief package on Oct. 4. Among other things, it expanded a child and family tax credit. Steve … Read more
“Leaky gut syndrome” is said to have symptoms including bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, and aches and pains. But it’s something of a medical mystery. “From an MD’s standpoint, it’s a very gray area,” says gastroenterologist Donald Kirby, MD, director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the Cleveland Clinic. “Physicians don’t know enough about … Read more
Have you ever wondered what happened to vitamin F? We have vitamins A through E, and vitamin K, but vitamin F seems long forgotten. Getting to the bottom of the mystery requires digging into the history of vitamins, including how they came to be and the strategies used in naming them. While it’s easy to … Read more
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Four days of waiting in UNC Hospitals’ psychiatric emergency room left Callum Bradford desperate for an answer to one key question. With knots in his stomach, the transgender teen asked: “Will I be placed in a girls’ unit?” Yes. The answer provoked one of the worst anxiety attacks Callum had ever … Read more
1. Not setting a morning alarm. During the pandemic, I found I didn’t need to set one. Now, I very rarely do. It means I don’t start the day with the hideous stress of the alarm going off – I wake up naturally, when I’ve had enough sleep. Dr Neil Stanley, sleep expert 2. Listening … Read more
A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Kimberlee Singler’s 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead on Dec. 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their … Read more
Many people get their blood pressure tested at their local GP surgery as part of general health checks. But there are three scenarios that could cause high blood pressure to soar. Family doctor, Dr Jen Caudle, who has 223,000 subscribers on YouTube, offered three ways to bring down blood pressure quickly if these scenarios occur. … Read more
Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, died on Sunday. Johnson, pictured in 2019, is seen introducing state Sen. Royce West at a rally where West announced his bid to run for the U.S. Senate, in Dallas. Tony Gutierrez/AP hide caption toggle caption Tony Gutierrez/AP Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, died on Sunday. … Read more
You’re only as old as you feel, the saying goes. But what if you feel old, tired, and rundown? Fatigue is a common complaint, especially after people hit middle age. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple ways to boost energy. Some even slow the aging process. Here’s how to refill your tank when your energy … Read more
