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Image copyright Xesai Hundreds of thousands of people in England are getting hooked on prescription drugs, health chiefs fear. A Public Health England review looked at the use of strong painkillers, antidepressants and sleeping tablets – used by a quarter of adults every year. It found that at the end of March 2018 half of […]

As human beings with basic needs, many of us are constantly striving for ways to add more carbs into our diets. It’s a lifestyle that has spawned many memes, stylized infographics for Pinterest boards, and the terrifying Never Ending Pasta Pass from Olive Garden. But did anyone see the pasta straw coming? In a continuous

Americans are addicted to snacks, and food experts are paying closer attention to what that might mean for health and obesity. Eating habits in the U.S. have changed significantly in recent decades, and packaged bars, chips and sweets have spread into every corner of life. In the late 1970s, about 40 percent of American adults

A former paramedic who was diagnosed with PTSD says cycling has been key to her recovery. Erica Smith suffered flashbacks after caring for a woman who had been badly beaten by her partner and later died in the ambulance on the way to hospital. Nine years later, Ms Smith decided to quit her job with

When it came time to tell a former boss that I’d be going to a weekly therapy appointment, I agonized over the wording in my message. I was working at a buttoned-up office where no one discussed feelings, but everyone watched each other. I did not want any raised eyebrows over my long lunch breaks

Adam Sandler is not afraid to be honest about parenthood. The comedian and his wife, Jackie, have two daughters, Sadie and Sunny. Since becoming a dad in 2006, he’s shared about his parenting triumphs and failures. Christopher Polk/KCA2016 via Getty ImagesFrom left: Sadie Madison Sandler, actor Adam Sandler and Sunny Madeline Sandler attend Nickelodeon’s 2016

Chances are, you’re not following celebrity stylist Brad Goreski on Instagram for food content. But you should be. Everyone should follow the former “Fashion Police” cohost if only to witness the way his husband, television writer and Prince George meme expert Gary Janetti, examines and tastes his food with a discernment that’s entirely next level.

A Moroccan journalist appeared on Monday in a packed courtroom on charges that she had an illegal abortion after becoming pregnant while single. The case has gained attention among journalists and rights groups. The 28-year-old Hajar Raissouni has been jailed since Aug. 31. She denies having had an abortion and claims she was married to

Ashley Gammon had three babies back-to-back, with little time for recovery. She had her first cesarean in 2008, her second in 2010, and her third in 2012. After, her body just didn’t feel right. Sex was painful. She felt constantly bloated. Her lower back hurt. People asked her if she was pregnant months after she

The increase in the importance of self-care has given rise to a variety of Instagram influencers, self-help gurus, and trendy hashtags, shows and songs, making a mental health journey seem like the greatest thing to ever happen to your life. And it can be! But it can take lot of self-work to get to the