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Disimpaction for Fecal Impaction: Procedure and Risks

Disimpaction for Fecal Impaction: Procedure and Risks

Disimpaction is a procedure to treat fecal impaction caused by a large, hardened lump of stool (poop) stuck in the rectum. Chronic constipation can make passing stool difficult, leading to fecal impaction. Depending on the severity of your case, a gastroenterologist (a doctor specializing in digestive conditions), registered nurse, or nurse practitioner may perform a […]

‘Steroids gave me heart failure at 30’

‘Steroids gave me heart failure at 30’

Avatar1338 Joey Farrell is one of an estimated 500,000 people in the UK using anabolic steroids He had heart failure at 30 and believes taking steroids will reduce his life by 20 years – but Joey Farrell continues using muscle-building drugs for “the sake of his career”. The professional bodybuilder knows the health warnings and […]

She’s Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer’s, in a Race to the Death

She’s Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer’s, in a Race to the Death

Soon, Irene Mekel will need to pick the day she dies. She’s not in any hurry: She quite likes her life, in a trim, airy house in Castricum, a Dutch village by the sea. She has flowers growing in her back garden, and there is a street market nearby where vendors greet villagers by name. […]

RFK Jr.’s Confirmation to Lead HHS Worries Health Experts

RFK Jr.’s Confirmation to Lead HHS Worries Health Experts

The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of America’s most notorious vaccine skeptics, to run the country’s leading health agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), on Thursday, sparking outrage among public health experts who worry that Kennedy will harm public health and further erode trust in science and medicine. “I […]

Older people in England are more satisfied after covid-19 pandemic

Older people in England are more satisfied after covid-19 pandemic

The pandemic may have changed people’s outlook on life DisobeyArt / Alamy The covid-19 pandemic gave older people in England a stronger sense of purpose and greater life satisfaction, possibly because it deepened their appreciation for the simple things in life. We already knew that some people’s well-being and life satisfaction dipped during the early […]

Butter Skin Is the Delicious Makeup Trend For a Glowing Complexion

Butter Skin Is the Delicious Makeup Trend For a Glowing Complexion

Glossy, lickable, almost edible complexion trends aren’t exactly new. See: glazed donut skin. But, for 2025 there’s a new food-inspired makeup trend that’s headlining. Get ready for butter skin. It may not sound right, but turns out it looks so good. We noticed model and influencer, Aisha Potter make a very convincing case for the […]

‘Gender ideology’ is a dangerous lie

‘Gender ideology’ is a dangerous lie

Every time I hear someone talking about “gender ideology,” or see it reported in the news, I can’t help but wonder: “Has anyone actually done their homework? Do they even understand what ideology means?” The way gender is being framed as an ideology is not just misleading; it’s dangerous. An ideology is a system of […]

‘DIY swab kits? It’s better than doing nothing’: the controversial scheme to tackle rape on campus | Rape and sexual assault

‘DIY swab kits? It’s better than doing nothing’: the controversial scheme to tackle rape on campus | Rape and sexual assault

On a bitingly cold Tuesday, ambassadors dressed in bright orange sweatshirts hand out self-swab rape kits and packets of chocolates from a paddling pool to fellow Bristol University students moving between lectures. “Can I take one for my daughter?” asks a middle-aged woman. The ambassadors are volunteers for Enough, a not-for-profit organisation that was launched […]

Illinois loses to No. 11 Michigan State 79-65

Illinois loses to No. 11 Michigan State 79-65

CHAMPAIGN — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo stood near one sideline at the State Farm Center on Saturday night, chatting with a TV reporter about earning Big Ten Conference win No. 354. His Spartans’ 79-65 victory over Illinois officially made Izzo the all-time leader in Big Ten wins, pushing him past Indiana’s Bob Knight. Near […]

Trump’s drive to reshape government threatens bird flu response

Trump’s drive to reshape government threatens bird flu response

As avian flu drives egg prices to record levels and increasingly poses a risk to humans, moves by the White House to cut spending and restrict communications have hobbled public health officials’ response, with the new administration yet to outline a clear strategy on how it plans to stem the spread of the virus. State […]