Laxatives are generally quite safe when taken at the recommended dosage. However, they can cause side effects and long-term ...

A young girl was at home doing a handstand when her mother noticed something unusual -- a second, tiny opening just behind her anus.

Photo by Anna Shvets/Pexels If you've ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They're easy to get without a prescription and often help ...

Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key ...

Dry weather along with above normal temperatures will prevail Thursday through Saturday. Daytime high temperatures will warm into the 60s and 70s for most locations, especially on Friday. The ...

Every year on 4th February, the world celebrates World Cancer Day. This day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness ...

A recent study highlights a cheaper and more efficient method to produce the artificial sweetener tagatose. However, does ...

On long, dark nights, the kitchen beckons. Well-intentioned salads are cast aside in favour of plates piled high with roasts and puddings.

Recurring acidity may signal underlying digestive disorders or serious illnesses. Dr Vipulroy Rathod explains why ignoring ...

The country music world had been rocked by the deaths of three legendary performers to start the year. Al Shade, perhaps the ...

Breaking up with a friend can feel just as intense as breaking up with a romantic partner but more often than not, we’re clueless on how to process it in a healthy way. Do you sit them down and have a ...

Menopause isn’t just about hot flashes and missed periods. It’s a full-body shift that happens over years, not overnight.