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"[My physical therapist] invited my husband to come to an appointment... I was nervous... Would he be disgusted? Would he still want to attempt sex with me after this?"
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Manitoba woman says she's facing amputation after surgeon started operation he couldn't finish
Roseanne Milburn, a 61-year-old military veteran, says she's about to lose her right leg because there wasn’t a bed available at a Winnipeg hospital to finish a procedure.
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Taking Too Much Of This Common Winter Supplement Could Be 'Harmful,' NHS Says
I definitely need to reconsider my supplement routine.
- CBC
Manitoba woman set to lose right leg after languishing in hospital bed with open wound
A Manitoba woman suffering from a post-surgery infection says she's going to lose her leg because a surgeon started a procedure he couldn't finish.Roseanne Milburn, a 61-year-old military veteran, was in hospital to undergo a knee replacement, but needed follow-up surgery after she developed an infection. She says she was told it would take a day for a surgeon to remove dead tissue from her right knee and stitch her up. Instead, she spent days languishing with a painful open wound because there
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Mother who killed her son in ‘unspeakable tragedy’ handed hospital order
Papaipit Linse was handed an indefinite hospital order at Swansea Crown Court on Friday having admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility.
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Certain foods may disrupt your body’s fight against cancer cells, study says
Higher levels of omega-6 fatty acids often found in ultraprocessed foods may interfere with the immune system’s fight against cancer cells, a new study says.
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Taylor Swift's Children's Mercy Hospital visit brings joy to young patient
Eleven-year-old Jace Zembsch has spent months battling Ewing sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. But just days before Christmas, he experienced a moment of joy and temporary healing, thanks to a surprise visit from pop superstar Taylor Swift at Children's Mercy Hospital.
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‘Catastrophic’ Israeli barrage hits hospital in northern Gaza, doctor says
The Israeli military battered Kamal Adwan Hospital on northern Gaza with heavy ground and aerial bombardment overnight Thursday into Friday, according to the director of the facility, who described it a “catastrophic” barrage.
- LA Times
What it's like to sleep in prison: Moldy mattresses, bright lights, nonstop noise
The dangerous problem of sleep deprivation leads to a health and safety crisis in prisons and jails.
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Cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces banned by EPA
In today’s Health Alert, the EPA has banned two cancer-causing solvents, TCE and PCE. One of them has been used so widely that it’s found in drinking water across the country.
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How to make a relationship work if you have mental health issues
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have both been vocal about their mental health struggles in the past. Here's how to navigate relationships and mental illness.
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Elliptical machine vs. treadmill: Which cardio equipment is better for you? Pros, cons and use cases.
Choose the right cardio equipment for your home gym — here's how the elliptical machine stacks up against the treadmill.
- Women's Health
Could This Overlooked Organ Hold The Key To Living Longer?
Scientists still know very little about the ovaries, but new research and renewed interest suggests unlocking its secrets could help women life longer.
- The Daily Beast
Nancy Pelosi, 84, Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Injury in Europe
Former U.S. House of Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg after suffering an injury, her office said in a statement. Pelosi, 84, suffered the undisclosed injury “while traveling with a bipartisan Congressional delegation in Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.” The injury came during an “official engagement,” her office said. She plans to continue working from her hospital bed.
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I Just Found Out Why We Really Stretch When We Wake Up, And No, It's Not 'Just Because'
It turns out there's a medical name for it.
- HuffPost Life
7 Things Children Of Narcissists Bring Up The Most In Therapy
Therapists reveal the most common topics that come up in their sessions and how this kind of upbringing can impact people as adults.
- BBC
Mum who killed seven-year-old son given hospital order
Papaipit Linse admitted to the manslaughter of her son on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
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Brazil’s President Lula is still in intensive care but making progress after surgery, doctors say
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains in intensive care in a Sao Paulo hospital but is getting better, doctors said in a statement on Wednesday. (AP/ Maycron Abade and Thiago Mostazo)
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Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione Had Spondylolisthesis — What to Know About the Painful Back Condition
Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, struggled with a debilitating back condition
- People
Man Who Suffered Third-Degree Burns After Coming Across Power Line Wakes Up from Coma
A 33-year-old New Hampshire electrician was placed in a medically-induced coma after coming into contact with a power line at work