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Keeping a marriage joyful over decades can be difficult, and many couples struggle to find what truly works for them. Brian Cox and his wife, Nicole Ansari-Cox, seem to have landed on an approach that suits them—one that doesn’t follow…
Scientists say they have inched closer to making a reversible male birth control a reality. Contraception has traditionally placed more of the day-to-day burden on women, through options such as pills, implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs). While effective, some methods…
A doctor has outlined the signs of a lesser-known STI that plenty of people may not even realise exists. Looking after your sexual health matters, and regular testing is advised for anyone who’s sexually active — especially if you have…
Doctors are encouraging people to stay alert to the early warning signs of penile cancer. Although it’s an uncommon cancer, more advanced cases can require partial or total amputation. New research led by oncologist Professor Amit Bahl at University Hospitals…
Relationships aren’t always straightforward, and sometimes the warning signs show up long before anyone actually says the words “it’s over.” There are a few common behaviors that can suggest your partner is quietly emotionally checking out. How long relationships tend…
Warning: This article contains discussion of cancer which some readers may find distressing. Bowel cancer is often associated with older age, but a UK doctor has stressed that no one is ever “too young” to develop it — and has…
A hospice nurse with two decades of experience has shared four of the most common deathbed confessions she’s heard after sitting with countless patients in their final hours. Suzanne B. O’Brien, writing in a first-person article for CNBC, said that…
Ever glanced into the toilet after you’ve peed and wondered whether it’s telling you anything? An expert says it can offer real clues. The shade of your urine can reflect what’s going on in your body, potentially pointing to dehydration,…
A health expert has broken down the signs of a quiet but widespread condition that can affect men over 50. Although prostatic calculi can occur in younger adults, it’s seen far more often among older men. Some research has reported…
A neighbor says it’s painful to see an 80-year-old man in Arizona working five days a week as a Lyft driver in order to keep up with medical costs and everyday bills. After retiring from the Marines, Richard Hoppin decided…
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Over the past decade, vaping has emerged as one of the most popular ways to consume nicotine. Rechargeable and disposable devices are frequently marketed as alternatives to smoking, often framed as options for people trying to quit cigarettes. Small, pocket-friendly…
When it comes to clean bedding, the big debate is always the same: how long can you leave it before your sheets really need a wash? With most people juggling busy schedules, stripping the bed and changing the linen can…
Lady Gaga has said she is devastated to disappoint fans after medical advice forced her to withdraw from her most recent tour stop while she deals with a continuing health issue. The pop star was scheduled to play a third…
Timothée Chalamet might not think much about opera, but those dealing with long Covid sure do. If you’re living with long Covid, opera probably isn’t the first thing you’d consider as part of recovery. But research-backed breathing work rooted in…
The evening ahead of a wedding can be full of nerves and pressure. For Melissa Adams, though, the night before she was set to marry her partner, Matt, became something far more serious than pre-ceremony anxiety. After celebrating at a…