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Claude Mabowa Sasi had lost his mother, a brother and a sister to Ebola. Instead of fearing death when he, too, was diagnosed with the disease, the young man had a different worry: How would he complete his college entrance exams? It had been his mother’s greatest hope that Mabowa would go to college. To […]

A 20-year-old musician has released his debut album a year after having surgery for a brain tumour. Harry Mockett, from Northampton, has since suffered complications including meningitis but said his guitar made it “more bearable”. He continued to play in his hospital bed and said music was “therapeutic” and helped his recovery. Songs from his

Woody Harrelson knows the challenges and joys of raising kids. The actor and his wife, Laura Louie, have three daughters: Deni, Zoe and Makani. Over the years, he has shared glimpses into his home life in a number of interviews. In honor of his birthday, here are 10 quotes about parenthood from Harrelson. Dave J

Medicare could save $1.57 for every dollar spent delivering free healthy meals to frail seniors after a hospitalization, according to a new study that comes as lawmakers look to restrain costs by promoting patients’ well-being. The report Thursday from the Bipartisan Policy Center addresses ways that Medicare can do a better job coordinating care for

Dating in this day and age comes with a dictionary’s worth of funny lingo ― from “half-night stands” and “monogamish” to “orbiting,” “curving” and “serendipidating.” Recently, I’ve noticed a term for a specific kind of romantic connection cropping up more often in memes, love articles and conversations among friends: “situationship.” Assuming you’ve dipped your toes

Image copyright KIRSTY HARVEY Image caption Kirsty had panic attacks while she was pregnant with her daughter Molly About one in four new parents in England is not seeing a health visitor when their baby turns one, increasing the risk of mental health problems going unnoticed, the NSPCC says. The government has promised five home

The year 2019 is a magical time for homebodies, introverts and couch potatoes alike. Technology has all but eliminated the need to leave your house or speak to actual humans for just about any reason ― including eating. Thanks to on-demand food delivery apps, such as DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, you can have anything

Image copyright Science Photo Library Scans carried out when someone is first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can predict their long-term prognosis, research has shown. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are already a key part of the diagnosis and management of MS. But a 15-year study of people with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), who can go

A favorite summer footwear option is the flip-flop. What’s not to love? It’s easy to put on and take off. It’s often waterproof. You can wear your flops to the pool, or to get the mail very quickly, or to the beach when you need an easy-to-clean option. But what happens when you start wearing

Equifax’s massive data breach in 2017 compromised 146.6 million Social Security numbers, along with other personal information. As a result, the consumer credit reporting agency faced numerous lawsuits, including a class-action lawsuit that reached a settlement of at least $650 million on Monday. According to the terms of the settlement, which still requires court approval,