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Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mucahy died of infections after receiving Caesarean sections.

Relatives of women who died with herpes suing NHS

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A "BRAIN DEAD" woman has stunned doctors with a "miracle" hours before her life support was set to be switched off. Emma Price, 32, from Pitsea in Essex, suffered significant brain damage after attempting to take her own life. Last week doctors told Emma's family that she was brain dead...

‘Brain dead’ woman, 32, stuns doctors with ‘miracle’ hours before her life support was switched off

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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

Christian Azubike Enwuru1, Adenike Shola Aiyedobgon2, Morakinyo Bamikole Ajayi1 &. BMC Women's Health volume 24, Article number: 415 (2024) Cite this article. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and the antibacterial sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates. Methods. The study was...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and bacterial antibiogram profile of pregnant women studied in Lagos, Nigeria

Typically, vaginal discharge is a clear to white color. So it's understandable that you might be a little thrown off if you suddenly notice you're dealing with yellow discharge. But yellowish discharge is not necessarily the cause for immediate concern, doctors say. When asked what yellow discharge means, Meleen Chuang,...

What Does Yellow Discharge Mean? 2 Ob-Gyns Explain.

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As women age, their bodies go through a series of changes — many of which are natural parts of the aging process. One of the significant changes that occur in middle-aged women is related to their menstrual cycle. For many, this period of life can bring about heavier menstrual bleeding, which can be both physically and emotionally taxing. Understanding what a heavy period means for middle-aged women is essential for managing health and maintaining quality of life. In this article, we will explore the causes, implications and management strategies for heavy periods during middle age.

What a heavy period means for middle-aged women

The Independent

Two children who attended a Liverpool primary school which was battling an outbreak of an infectious stomach bug have died.The pair, five and six, were pupils at Millstead Primary School, in Everton, Merseyside, which closed last month over the Giardia outbreak.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the causes of the deaths of the two children have not been confirmed but that they are “unlikely to be due to Giardia”.The headteacher said the school community was “devastated” after their recent deaths and that both children “filled their classes with joy”.But what is Giardiasis? The Independent takes a look below.What is...

What is Giardia? The stomach bug parasite outbreak which shut down a Liverpool primary school

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Former US First Lady Michelle Obama revealed in her memoir she had a miscarriage. UK singer-songwriter and actor Lily Allen has gone on the record about her stillbirth.

Both miscarriage and stillbirth are sadly familiar terms for pregnancy loss. They can be traumatic life events for the prospective parents and family, and their impacts can be long-lasting. But the terms can be confused.

Here are some similarities and differences between miscarriage and stillbirth, and why they matter.

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What’s the difference between miscarriage and stillbirth?

Medics have used a novel way to design a prosthetic eye for a baby girl who had a rare form of cancer. Nuala Mulholland, from Liverpool, lost her eye to cancer last year after being diagnosed with Alveolar soft part sarcoma, a rare tissue tumour that affects about six people in England each year.

Baby girl given new prosthetic eye after rare cancer

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Autumn Crittendon tragically died at 27 years old, and now, many details regarding her untimely passing have been revealed.According to TMZ, a source close to Crittendon revealed that she was “found unresponsive in her bedroom” on July 20 by her mother and stepfather. This was reportedly after a friend had notified her parents they thought something was wrong.   Once she was found, the paramedics were called – but it was too late.While the family is uncertain as to what caused Crittendon to become unresponsive, the insider shared that Crittendon “had been sick,” “complained of “heartburn” and wanted to...

She 'Had Been Sick': New Details Emerge After '16 & Pregnant' Star Autumn Crittendon Tragically Dies at 27

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The menstrual cycle is a natural process that affects women’s bodies and also their emotions. Spanning an average of 28 days, the cycle involves a complex interplay of hormones that prepares the body for potential pregnancy. The fluctuating levels of hormones throughout the cycle can bring distinct changes to the body. Understanding these phases can… Continue reading What Exactly Are All The Menstrual Cycle Phases and What Do They Mean?

What Exactly Are All The Menstrual Cycle Phases and What Do They Mean?

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first oral birth control that dissolves in the mouth. The approval provides more contraceptive options, especially for people who can’t or don’t like to swallow pills. “There are many variables that might cause someone to have difficulty swallowing. This drug...

You Can Take This Birth Control Pill Without Swallowing It

TWO children aged five and six from the same primary school have died – as it battles an infection outbreak. The two children were pupils at Millstead Primary School in Liverpool, which is currently dealing with cases of intestinal infection giardia. The outbreak is being managed by the UK Health Security Agency, which said the two […]

Two children aged 5 and 6 from Millstead Primary die as school battles infection outbreak

The family who raised Imane Khelif, the boxer whose Olympics have been overshadowed by a gender eligibility row, has told the BBC "Imane was born female and has lived as a female". Her uncle, Rachid Jabeur, told BBC Arabic that he thought Khelif’s tough upbringing in Algeria has given her...

Boxer Khelif's uncle describes her tough upbringing

Family's meningitis awareness campaign 10 years after son's fatal collapse at festival.

Mum's meningitis warning 10 years after son dies

This rarely diagnosed condition involves a blood clot in one of the veins running through the sole of your foot. It may be misdiagnosed at times as plantar fasciitis. Plantar vein thrombosis (PVT) is an uncommon but potentially very painful condition affecting the bottom of the foot. It means that you have a blood clot in one of the veins that carry blood from the sole of the foot back toward the heart.

What to Know About Plantar Vein Thrombosis

Police had constituted several teams to investigate how she came to be in the forest.

US woman found chained to tree in India tied herself, say police

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Find out whether it's okay to take Unisom or other sleep medications during pregnancy.

Is it safe to take Unisom during pregnancy?

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A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

A FRUSTRATED Walmart shopper has slammed the retailer’s receipt checks, arguing they are a futile measure. Walmart customers across the US have complained about these checks for quite some time and many are now fed up. “I feel irrationally annoyed with the ‘door police‘ at Walmart when I’m walking out with one $3 item and […]

Walmart shopper blasts ‘door police’ that ask for receipt – staffers watched him scan a $3 item just 10 feet away

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Pregnant woman's shock at four-week scan delay

A woman who suffered multiple miscarriages faced a wait of up to 16 weeks for her first...

Pregnant woman's shock at four-week scan delay

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