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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick BlackmerNavigating the dating scene is hard enough—doing so while living with a chronic digestive disease like ulcerative colitis (UC) can feel scary. For the first six or so years after I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I tried my best to hide that part of my life in every way possible, especially when it came to dating and romantic relationships. Eventually, I decided to stop hiding and share my honest reality with my romantic interest at the time, who is now my husband. Once I opened up about what I really go through,...

What I Wish I Knew About Romantic Relationships With Ulcerative Colitis

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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On a perfect night, you’d put your head down on your cushiony pillow (hopefully not while scrolling TikTok—more on that later), get your eight hours, and wake up refreshed. You may even have the best sleep position in order to get the most quality zzzs. But if lately you've been thinking, why do I wake up every two hours?, you may see sleep as anything but refreshing.

9 Reasons You’re Waking Up Every Two Hours (or More) at Night, and How to Fall Back to Sleep ASAP

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

Drinking lemon water has become a popular health trend, with numerous claims about its benefits. This simple beverage, made by adding freshly squeezed lemon juice to water, is believed to offer several health advantages. Here’s an in-depth look at what happens when you drink lemon water daily and the scientific reasoning behind these benefits.

She drank lemon water every day – here’s what happened

Many medical professionals and health organizations advocate the importance of regular physical activity to promote health and well-being. Walking is an easy, accessible form of exercise that has many health benefits. A daily walk can help your body stay healthy, boost mood and energy levels, burn calories, and even prolong...

8 Surprising Benefits of Walking Every Day

Houston, TX

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An 18-year-old has been arrested after she gave birth at a food truck before leaving the newborn in a nearby dumpster tied inside a trash bag.Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam, from Houston, told police she “had no choice” but to put her baby boy in the dumpster because she was concerned that her boyfriend would break up with her, according to The Houston Chronicle. She was arrested on Thursday after giving birth on July 21, police reported. The young woman gave birth behind the taco truck where she works in southwest Houston, according to court documents cited by Law and Crime.“[Cux-Ajtzalam] put the...

Teenager said she had ‘no choice’ but to put her newborn in a tied garbage bag in a dumpster

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDMedically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDIt’s not unusual to experience a headache on just the right side of your head. Several types of headaches, like migraine and cluster headaches, cause unilateral (one-sided) pain. A right-sided headache is generally no different from a left-sided headache in terms of possible causes.While headaches are often temporary and go away with little to no treatment, some people experience long-term and severe pain. Home remedies, medications, and procedures are all available to help relieve your symptoms.What Does a Headache on the Right Side Feel Like?A headache on the right side...

What Causes a Headache on the Right Side of Your Head?

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As it turns out, certain medications can have adverse effects on the quality of your sleep. If you take them close to bedtime, you may not get adequate rest.

9 Medications You Should Avoid Taking Before Going To Sleep

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The foods we eat have an impact on our liver health. The liver performs a variety of vital tasks for our body, such as eliminating toxins from our blood and controlling hormones, blood sugar, and cholesterol. An improperly functioning liver can result in numerous major health problems.

The Surprising Thing Garlic Can Do To Your Liver

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      A new study found that older adults without pre-existing heart problems are still taking daily low-dose aspirin to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.Health organizations recommend against daily aspirin use for people without cardiovascular disease, saying that the benefits outweigh the risk of internal bleeding.Experts believe that people who have long taken daily aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke may still be in the habit of using the medication.
A new study has revealed that taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart disease remains prevalent among...

Study: Taking This Daily Medication Is Risky, But Many Older Adults Still Do It

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Medically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RDMedically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RDResearch continues to highlight the importance of staying hydrated for overall health. Water is essential for many body processes, including metabolism, temperature regulation, and blood circulation.Your daily hydration needs can vary based on your age, body weight, activity level, climate, and more. However, experts recommend the daily water intake should be around 3.7 liters (15.5 cups) for adult males and 2.7 liters (11.5 cups) for adult females.Plain water is the most accessible form of hydration, but it isn't everyone's first-choice beverage. Some other more flavorful drinks have uniquely hydrating properties...

13 Drinks To Keep You Hydrated

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GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease – can often be treated naturally with these methods

If Acid Reflux Is Keeping You Up at Night, Try These Doctor-Approved Methods to Help Sleep With GERD

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MDMedically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MDA heart murmur is an abnormal sound your heart makes when it beats, often sounding like a whooshing or swishing noise. You can't hear it normally, but your provider can listen to a heart murmur using a stethoscope. Heart murmurs can occur due to turbulent blood flow in or near the heart, usually caused by a structural problem or a condition that affects your heart valve or heart muscle.There are two main types of heart murmurs: innocent and abnormal. Innocent murmurs are common and typically harmless. They are often found...

What Causes a Heart Murmur?

Almost everyone has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep from time to time. Medications we take, stress from the day, pain, bathroom trips, too much screen time, daytime napping and irregular sleep habits can add up to sleepless nights. Chronic insomnia, where sleep is elusive night after night can be...

Are these foods behind your chronic insomnia?

Walking requires a huge number of signals between your brain and the muscles in your arms, chest, back, abdomen, pelvis and legs. Something that looks relatively straightforward is in fact incredibly complex. And the pace and smoothness of your walk can be an indicator of your health and how well you are ageing.

Your Walking Style Says a Lot About Your Health And Aging. Here's Why.

While sleeping pills may provide a short-term solution, these natural sleep aids are better at improving overall sleep health. It's 2 a.m. and you're still up. Frustrated, you grab a sleeping pill. While effective in the short term, sleeping pills can cause memory problems, muscle weakness and drowsiness, among other side effects.

6 Sleeping Pill Alternatives for a Good Night's Sleep

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She wanted weight loss — but instead, she lost money and self-esteem.

UK mother Julia Lanni, 58, says she bellied up about $155 last summer for 16 fat-dissolving Aqualyx injections in her stomach in the hopes they would boost her body confidence.

What she got was a 2.75-inch hole in her stomach that required emergency surgery.



“This treatment was certainly life-changing, but not in the way I wanted,” Lanni, of Hertfordshire, England, admitted to SWNS. “My confidence is even lower than it was before. My weight was the same after the treatment and I’ve been left with a scar.”

Fat-dissolving or lipolysis injections have...

I took injections to lose weight — I got a hole in my stomach instead

At his highest weight and lowest point, Nicolas Garratt was 400 pounds and 15 years old. 

Garratt, now 19, told Today.com last week that he always struggled with his weight. He began eating junk and fast food at 5, and the habit led him to pack on pounds as the years progressed. 

Faced with relentless bullying at school, the UK resident welcomed the pandemic lockdown. “I was relieved when COVID happened because I didn’t have to leave the house,” he told the outlet. “We had to quarantine, and I was relieved that I could just stay in and not have...

I lost 200 pounds in 4 years — these are the 4 secrets to my success

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What I Wish I Knew About Living With Someone With Ulcerative Colitis

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick BlackmerUlcerative colitis (UC) is a very challenging condition to live with. My wife, Molly, has been living with...

What I Wish I Knew About Living With Someone With Ulcerative Colitis

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