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Pregnancy is one massive cocktail of emotions (virgin, of course). For some, it can be parts exciting, nerve-wracking, and mystifying with a splash of “WTF have we done?” thrown in for good measure. Unfortunately, you don’t get an individualized recipe book that shows you how exactly to mix all of these ingredients, and the ratios […]
The most important facts about the “morning after” pill: France, Belgium, and Denmark – all of them have been around for years: the “morning-after pill” without a prescription. Now there is the emergency contraceptive, also in Germany. Everything you need to know for postcoital contraception with “PiDaNa” and “ellaOne”. The "Pill danach" there are over-the-counter […]
Need another reason to take that vacation? It’s probably good for your heart and mind. Research over the years has suggested that holidays—and breaking away from a stressful daily routine—reap more than just scenic photos and souvenirs. One of the most-cited studies, the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial published in 2000, tracked middle-aged men for […]
(HealthDay)—New York’s ongoing measles epidemic alarmed midtown Manhattan resident Deb Ivanhoe, who couldn’t remember whether she’d ever been vaccinated as a child. So Ivanhoe, 60, sought out her long-time primary care doctor, who performed an antibody test to see whether she had any protection against measles. To her surprise, the test revealed that Ivanhoe had […]
Those of us with desk jobs can take heart. According to new research, exercising for just 30 minutes each day can mitigate many of the risks associated with sitting too much. The average Australian worker spends more than six hours a day sitting which makes us a nation of, what researchers call, “high sitters”. High […]
Unbound just launched the Palma, a vibrator that doubles as a statement ring. The sleek bullet vibe has five unique vibration settings, including one you can totally customize. It’s also waterproof and comes in ring sizes 5 to 10. If you think there’s nothing sexier than having a secret, especially when that secret involves sex, […]
Alongside funding and regulatory support, understanding how housing affects health and safety can spur owners to make improvements to their properties, researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington and Waitara Initiatives Supporting Employment Trust (WISE) Better Homes have found. The researchers carried out a voluntary housing warrant-of-fitness check on 83 properties in Taranaki, and then […]
Most parents know it in their bones: Kids spend way too much time plopped in front of screens. We know that time outside and in nature is so important for growing brains and bodies, and yet, we all struggle with the question (that is ever-more-pressing as the years go by and the digital distractions increase): […]
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, and you know what that means: Your home is about to get the emerald-hued makeover you’ve always dreamed of. And what’s the easiest — and most fun — way to revamp your home decor for the Emerald Isle holiday? By gathering the fam for some simple St. Patrick’s Day crafts […]
Patients who need an ambulance from their GP surgery wait three times as long as other members of the public, with response times at TWO HOURS and 38 minutes Doctors claim calls are ‘downgraded’ if there is a medical professional nearby A doctor said they waited ‘several hours’ with a baby with a heart condition […]