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Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, recommends incorporating specific foods to enhance gut health and digestion. Lentils, kefir, chia seeds, and red or purple cabbage are highlighted for their probiotic and prebiotic benefits. Green bananas, cooked and cooled potatoes, seaweed, and ground flaxseeds also contribute to a balanced gut microbiome and improved digestive function. Are you struggling with digestive issues such …

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There have been three heatwaves in the UK this summer already, and it seems men are struggling. Last summer, we told you about ‘summer penis‘, a term used to describe the impact of warm weather on a man’s private parts. Apparently, the penis can appear bigger or fuller during the heat. At the time, GP Dr Chun Tang, from private …

“You’re in the right place,” said Vicky, the receptionist, smiling. I believed it, though it seemed almost absurd that I’d flown all the way to St. Louis, Missouri. I grew up in the United Kingdom, where healthcare is supposed to be free and equal for everyone, and spent the last eight years in New York City, home to some of …

Welcome back! Apparently, there’s a hot new summer cocktail, and it’s called the Hugo Spritz. Find out why everyone is jumping on this bubbly’s bandwagon. On the agenda: But first: Let’s talk about matters of the heart. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Business Insider’s app here. This week’s dispatch Omega-3 can be found in fatty …

I suffer from nightmares that wake me up. I read that they can be caused by a dairy intolerance, but I don’t have any other symptoms. Do you think this might be what’s behind them? Dr Ellie Cannon replies: Some research suggests lactose intolerance, where the body has trouble breaking down dairy, can increase the frequency and severity of bad …

Heart attacks are no longer just a concern for seniors. New research reveals that heart disease is hitting younger adults, especially women, harder than ever. With a 66% rise in heart attacks among adults aged 18 to 44, it’s critical to recognise early warning signs of heart trouble. Experts say lifestyle habits, rising obesity, and even past COVID infections are …

A British woman nearly died after contracting an infection that strikes at least 15 million American women annually, leaving her a quadruple amputee. Kim Smith is now a quadruple amputee, having lost both her hands at the wrists and her legs above the knee after a urinary tract infection went untreated for too long, morphing into life-threatening sepsis. UTIs are …

Gut-healthy snacks like yogurt, citrus and nuts may help lower your risk of colon cancer. Gastroenterologist-approved foods like apples, watermelon and guacamole support digestion. A healthy diet can’t replace medical care, but it plays a key role in lowering chronic disease risk. Colon cancer rates are on the rise, especially for young adults, so it’s more important than ever to …

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, A year and a half ago, my wife came out as a lesbian. While losing her this way was painful, I agreed to end the marriage because I didn’t want her to have to live a lie. We’ve stayed …