One in four babies born by Caesarean in England

One in four babies born by Caesarean in England

Getty Images One out of every four babies is now born by Caesarean section, latest NHS data for England reveals. The proportion has increased steadily over the past decade. Experts say it is linked to a “growing number” of more “complex” pregnancies – because the mother is older or obese, for example. But some mothers … Read more

12 Products To Help Solve Older Adults’ Private Problems

12 Products To Help Solve Older Adults’ Private Problems

Our bodies are constantly changing. And although this experience is universal, sometimes such changes can feel bewildering and even isolating — especially when it comes to figuring out how to cope with issues that are uncomfortable or painful. Luckily, these 12 products are recommended by thousands of Amazon reviewers and may help alleviate some discomfort, … Read more

Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year after a surge in cases

Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year after a surge in cases

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan began on Monday its last nationwide vaccination campaign for the year to protect 45 million children from polio after a surge in new cases hampered efforts to stop the disease, officials said. According to the World Health Organization, Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan remain the only two countries where the potentially fatal, paralyzing … Read more

‘My former work colleague gave me her kidney’

‘My former work colleague gave me her kidney’

BBC Jamie Lonsdale was delighted when Lauren Lane answered his plea on Facebook A man who made a desperate online plea for a kidney donor is now recuperating from a successful transplant after a former work colleague answered the call. Jamie Lonsdale, 36, put the appeal out on Facebook and it was spotted by Lauren … Read more

Dartitis: The condition where you try to throw a dart

Dartitis: The condition where you try to throw a dart

Getty Images Former darts champion Kevin Painter suffers from Dartitis Former professional darts champion Kevin Painter has thrown arrows almost every day for 40 years. Throughout his career he thrived under pressure, playing in the most prestigious competitions and taking home more than £900,000 in prize money. But earlier this year, he went to throw … Read more

I should have been thinking about it sooner

I should have been thinking about it sooner

Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic cycling champion, says there needs to be more conversations about health between men. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, following his terminal cancer prognosis, he said when you are young and fit and healthy you don’t think about cancer. He’s now working to promote awareness of prostate cancer and its symptoms especially … Read more