Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published October 30, 2019. Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder condition that may cause scarring and stiffening of the bladder walls. Researchers1 have found that only 10% of those who suffer from IC are men. In the male population, characteristic symptoms include pelvic pain,… Read More »
In 2008,1 the term “fatberg” was coined to describe large masses of fat, oil and grease (FOG) that clog the sewer system and attract other objects flushed down the toilet.2 However, sewage systems were designed to only handle human waste and toilet paper. As humans moved from hunters and harvesters to producers and traders, they… Read More »
Do you ever find yourself wondering, “Why am I binge eating?” If you’ve ever experienced a binge eating episode where you feel out of control or unable to stop eating, you’ve likely had that thought. Through my years of coaching, it has become clear to me that binge eating is much more common than most… Read More »
In Brief: Postpartum Depression Common in COVID-Positive Women Separated from Their Newborns Soon after the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended temporarily separating newborns from mothers who tested positive for COVID-19 immediately after delivery. In a retrospective cohort study of 224 new mothers delivering at a New York hospital between March 18… Read More »
Some men struggle to look after their mental and physical health, which may cause them to skip checkups and screenings that can ensure they live long, healthy lives. Men who don’t take the health of their mind and body seriously may develop serious health issues. The “medical gender gap” and its consequences are real, according to… Read More »
Heard of endo belly – a common and uncomfortable symptom of endometriosis? Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, expert for Enzymedica UK reveals what endometriosis belly is and how digestive enzymes can help to alleviate symptoms One in ten women in the UK suffer from endometriosis. In fact, it’s the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK,… Read More »