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Love them or hate them, the feelings you have toward carbs are probably strong and unflinching. But no matter where you fall on the spectrum, there’s one thing that unites us ― our desire to consume carbs in a way that benefits our health and nutrition goals. Along with protein and fat, carbohydrates are macronutrients […]

It can be pretty, um, crappy dealing with bowel issues. Figuring out what’s normal and what isn’t can be a challenge if you don’t know what to look for. Stools come in all shapes and sizes and can shift forms depending on what you’re eating or what is going on in your life at the

Image copyright Allan family Image caption Amy Allan died at Great Ormond Street Hospital last year The mother of a Scottish teenager who died after having a back operation said she was “destined for great things”. Amy Allan, 14, died from complications following surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Her mother, Leigh, told

10 Books For Parents Who Want To Raise Kind Kids | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Parenting. ©2019 Verizon Media. All rights reserved. Raising kids who will show empathy and kindness toward others is, understandably, a big priority for parents today. There are many ways to teach children to be forces for good in the

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The suicide rate was highest in men aged 45-49 The suicide rate in the UK has risen for the first time since 2013, official figures show. Office for National Statistics data for 2018 showed 11.2 deaths from suicide per 100,000 people – up from 10.1 in 2017. Changes to

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A third of Britons with high blood pressure are unaware they have the condition Cancer now causes more deaths among the middle-aged in higher-income countries than cardiovascular disease, a study suggests. Globally, heart problems and stroke is the leading cause of death at this age. But the researchers say

Image copyright Family handout Image caption Ava’s mother described her as “happy and sociable” A five-year-old girl who died due to sepsis complications could have been saved if clinical guidelines had been followed, an inquest heard. Ava Macfarlane died of toxic shock caused by a bacterial infection on 15 December 2017. She had presented with

Image caption After a long delay, Ashley Morgan is moving into her own home with round-the-clock support A woman who was admitted to Muckamore Abbey Hospital for up to a month’s respite is finally moving into her own home 18 months later. Ashley Morgan, 43, is part of a resettlement programme that aims to move

Image copyright Angie Matthews Image caption Bill Moore’s family faced a difficult decision after his sudden death As many as 2,500 more organs could be made available for transplant in the UK if families spoke more openly about donating after death, says the NHS Blood and Transplant organisation. It is hoped the more that people

Image copyright Getty Images Experts are warning about the dangers of “fussy eating” after a 17-year-old suffered irreparable sight loss after living on a diet of chips and crisps. Eye doctors in Bristol cared for the young man after his vision had deteriorated to the point of blindness. Since leaving primary school, the teen had